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BPH-related symptoms improve with PDE-5 inhibitor

Benefit not explained by urodynamics effects
Jun 1, 2009

Findings from a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study are consistent with previously reported data showing that tadalafil (Cialis) improves lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH.

Alpha-blocker, then TWOC: Global standard for acute urinary retention

May 1, 2009

The largest worldwide survey of acute urinary retention (AUR) ever performed suggests treatment with an alpha-blocker and trial without catheter (TWOC) within 3 days after AUR is the worldwide standard of care.

Two-drug therapy effective in lower urinary tract symptoms, obstruction

Symptoms improve significantly with addition of anticholinergic to alpha-blocker
May 1, 2009

Anticholinergic drugs also are effective and safe in men who have lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) secondary to BPH, a new study suggests.

Injectable agents may expand options for BPH

May 1, 2009

While medical therapy remains the mainstay of treatment for most men with symptomatic BPH and surgery is required for severe, progressive disease, injectables may offer a number of theoretical advantages.

Targeted BPH treatment safe, effective at 1 year

May 1, 2009

Transperineal intraprostatic injection of a PSA-activated protoxin (PRX302) provides lasting symptomatic relief and improvement in quality of life for men with BPH, according to 1-year follow-up data from a phase I study.

New alpha-blocker highly selective for urinary tract

Once-daily agent has little or no effect on cardiovascular parameters, study shows
May 1, 2009

A new alpha-blocker for the treatment of BPH shows positive results with minimal cardiovascular side effects, according to a presentation made during the European Association of Urology annual congress

Creating a New Standard of Care for BPH

Mar 25, 2009

Creating a New Standard of Care for BPH Supplement for April 15, 2009 Urology Times Issue

Transurethral resection of the prostate, photoselective vaporization of the prostate show similar efficacy in head-to-head trial

Photoselective vaporization of the prostate offers reduced catheter, hospital time and more universal skill set, data show.
Sep 1, 2008

Men facing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia can expect similar outcomes after transurethral resection of the prostate or photoselective vaporization of the prostate.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, quality of life improved by bacterial protoxin

Significant reduction in gland volume, symptom scores continues to 3 months.
Sep 1, 2008

A single injection of a bacterial protoxin activated by prostate-specific antigen led to greater than 50 percent improvement in symptoms within 3 months in a preliminary clinical study of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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