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Cureus . 2024 Dec 2;16(12):e74959. doi: 10.7759/cureus.74959. eCollection 2024 Dec. Association of Vitamin D and Prostate Health Status in Men: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study Janvitha Reddy 1, Arul Senghor K A 1, Vinodhini V M 1, N Prasath 2, Mansi Ravat 3 Affiliations Expand PMID...

* TTh can be given to select men after RP. Longer term outcome needs to be assessed. Purpose Testosterone therapy (TTh) in men with T deficiency who have undergone radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer remains controversial. We aimed to assess the impact of TTh on biochemical...

* Approximately 39% of PCPs were not aware of the suppressive effects of 5-ARIs on PSA and 63.5% were not sure or incorrectly answered when asked about calculating the corrected PSA of a patient who is taking 5-ARIs. Furthermore, nearly 80% were not sure or would not refer a patient who is...

Chapters 0:49 What is the MiPS2 test and how does it work? 2:14 Can urine tests be used as a partial substitute for biopsies? 4:52 How does the 95% accuracy rate of urine tests affect the screening process? 7:17 What percentage of cancer is missed by different screening methods? 9:25 Can a...

https://grandroundsinurology.com/episwitch-prostate-screening-pse-blood-test/ Garrett D. Pohlman, MD, discusses his experience with the EpiSwitch® Prostate Screening (PSE) Blood Test in his practice. This presentation was supported by Oxford BioDynamics. He begins with a brief overview of...

Dr. Morgentaler back in action! Listen closely, loved this one! Pros/Cons oral TU (51:24-57:12) * one of the things that the orals have transformed is the concept that you have to have a continually high level of testosterone to get the benefits and clearly that's not true and the...

In the video, Dr. Marshalls, a medical oncologist with 30 years of experience in prostate cancer, discusses various blood tests used for prostate cancer screening. He explains the limitations of PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) tests, which can indicate issues with the prostate gland but are not...

BMC Public Health 2024 May 3;24(1):1224. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-18582-y. Association between vitamin B2 intake and prostate-specific antigen in American men: 2003–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Abstract Background: Accumulating evidence suggests a pivotal role of...

Chapters Timeline: 4:48 Physical activity and exercise are important to make you feel better plus mental health booster 5:31 What comes to mind from the Genetics lecture? 9:24 How does liquid biopsies relate to early screening? 14:29 15-20 years ago total body CT scans not finding...

0:22 What is the difference between a "genetic" and a "genomic" test? 1:12 How important is genetic or genomic testing to the average prostate cancer patient? 3:31 Do 5% of people have a BRCA mutation? 3:42 Should all prostate cancer patients test to see if they have a BRCA mutation? 5:09...

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0:52 When is it right for a patient with a stable PSA to discontinue hormone therapy? 3:36 What are the upsides to discontinuing treatment and regaining testosterone? 4:43 How can a patient feel safe from recurrence after discontinuing hormone therapy? 8:03 How soon after promising treatment...

I was recently honored to be a guest speaker among the innovators, stakeholders, and pioneering minds in managing benign prostate hyperplasia at the annual assembly of the Society of Benign Prostate Disease, held in Dallas this February. Today, I am delighted to have one of the Society of...

Chapters: 2:07 What is the pathology process, and what does a Gleason score mean? 4:54 How should a patient broach questions about treatment with their physician? 9:27 Should patients seek out their pathology report? Can they trust it? 11:22 Can Gleason 6 ever metastasize? 13:04 How likely...

In today's episode with Stacey Loeb, we're delving into the critical topic of prostate cancer — sifting truth from myths and exploring both prevention and treatment options. Dr. Loeb, a professor of urology with a personal investment in the field, joins us to debunk common misinformation about...

In this short video, I discuss the landmark results of the prostate study from TRAVERSE, which should forever alter clinical practice and medical concepts. I’ve been working on the testosterone and prostate cancer question for 30+ years, and finally, there is a large, randomized controlled trial...

Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH, discusses the role of testosterone in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

0:34 What is BPH and how are TURP's used to treat it? 1:47 Are TURP's usually go-to procedure for treating BPH? 2:30 Is scar tissue a common complication of TURP's? 3:09 What are the recommended alternatives to TURP's? 4:45 What side effects can be expected from REZUM/Urolift/iTIND? 5:56...

64yo male, 210 lbs, no ED issues. For about a year my PSA has been hovering around 4.22. Both my PCP and Defy will not continue to prescribe testosterone unless testing shows me clear of prostate cancer (PC). I was referred to a urologist and had my appointment today. The NP stated...

1:48 Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer is the tip of the iceberg 2:41 Can we prevent Prostate Cancer? 2:54 What about diet? 3:59 Should men start getting MRI's of their prostate starting at age 40? 5:30 How likely is the average person to be diagnosed with low-grade prostate cancer? 5:55 Is...

In this video, Dr. Aday discusses the latest advancements in active surveillance for prostate cancer. He explains the history of prostate cancer diagnosis and the limitations of the PSA test. He outlines the criteria for eligibility for active surveillance and the protocol for monitoring...

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This video webinar discusses the prognosis and survival rates of prostate cancer. The speaker explains that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and that survival rates depend on the stage and type of cancer. For localized prostate cancer, the survival rate after five years is almost...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers that affect men.

https://www.newswise.com/articles/desai-sethi-urology-institute-researcher-finds-sneaky-testosterone-might-signal-worse-outcomes-for-men-with-prostate-cancer...

Ashley E. Ross, MD, PhD, discusses the novel nomograms he and his team at Northwestern Medicine developed. The nomograms incorporate multiparametric prostate MRI, serum biomarkers and patient clinicodemographic features to help clinicians risk stratify patients with elevated PSA of 2–20 ng/mL...

The video discusses the myths and facts about prostate brachytherapy, a treatment option for prostate cancer. The speaker dispels common misconceptions related to age, body habitus, radiation exposure, cure rates, long-term outcomes, patient satisfaction, penile shortening, PSA rise, secondary...

The video discusses the innovations and advances in brachytherapy (a form of radiation therapy) for the treatment of prostate cancer. The speaker emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment and the use of MRI and automation in improving the efficiency and safety of brachytherapy...

11:10-1:11:51 Dr. Mark Scholz discusses changes in prostate therapy since the original release of "Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers" 13 years ago. This webinar titled "Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers 13 years later An evening with Dr. Mark Scholz" featured Dr. Scholz discussing prostate...

19:38-32:10 Summary This virtual talk on men's health focused on the disparities in healthcare utilization between men and women, as well as the importance of early intervention and lifestyle choices. It also highlighted the prevalence of Peyronie's disease and the available treatments...