Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) News

Visceral Fat May Be Tied to Prostate Size and PSA Level A large cross-sectional study of Asian men suggests that visceral adipose tissue is positively associated with prostate volume.
Reuters Health Information, April 13, 2012
Alert FDA Announces Safety Label Changes to Finasteride Updated labels for finasteride (1 mg and 5 mg) will warn that some sexual adverse effects may linger after the drugs are discontinued.
News Alerts, April 12, 2012

Does Male Pattern Baldness Portend Prostate Problems? If androgenetic alopecia is an early marker for prostate disease, how does this affect clinical practice?
Medscape Dermatology, April 18, 2012
Tell Patients: No Urinary Relief From Saw Palmetto Saw palmetto is popular among men with enlarged prostates seeking improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms, but a new study found no clinical benefit from the supplement. Dr. Gerald Chodak discusses the patient care issues involved.
Medscape Urology, October 12, 2011

Recent Advances in Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Therapeutic Advances in Urology, January 11, 2012
Bipolar Vaporization of the Prostate
Therapeutic Advances in Urology, January 4, 2012
Treating Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms With Saw Palmetto
Journal Watch, November 13, 2011
Serenoa Repens Extract for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Therapeutic Advances in Urology, October 17, 2011
The Impact of Current BPH Treatment on Sexual Function
International Journal of Clinical Practice, October 13, 2011