prostate gland

May 2, 2016

Is Prostate-Specific Antigen Score Affected by the Size of the Gland?

In this video by Active Surveillance Video Forum, a patient talks about having his PSA tested, and also having his gland volume measured. With age, the prostate grows, and in ... Read more

November 4, 2015November 5, 2015

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Causes, Costs and Care Discussed

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As men age, their prostates grow, often leading to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Although this disease — common in aging societies — can have troubling symptoms, it is not always a cause ... Read more

September 30, 2015September 30, 2015

Increasing Age and BMI Promotes Gene Methylation Impairing BPH Patients’ Response to Therapy

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In a new study entitled “Age and Obesity Promote Methylation and Suppression of 5α-Reductase 2: Implications for Personalized Therapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia” and published in The Journal of Urology, researchers investigated ... Read more

September 28, 2015September 28, 2015

Metabolic Disordes May Contribute to Lower Testosterone Levels In Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients

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In a new study entitled “Hormone concentration, metabolic disorders and immunoexpression of androgen and estrogen-alpha receptors in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia and testosterone deficiency syndrome” researchers investigated the occurrence of ... Read more