News tagged with urologist
PSA test valuable in predicting biopsy need, low-risk prostate cancer
The prostate-specific antigen test, commonly known as the PSA test, is valuable in predicting which men should have biopsies and which are likely to be diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer, a Mayo Clinic study has found. ...
Oct 21, 2011 |
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Study finds no correlation between primary kidney stone treatment and diabetes
A Mayo Clinic study finds no correlation between the use of shock waves to break up kidney stones and the long-term development of diabetes. The study was released Friday during a meeting of the North Central Section of the ...
Oct 21, 2011 |
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Pediatric urologist develops procedure to eliminate scarring in kidney surgeries
Surgery and all its implications can be scary, especially so for pediatric patients and their parents who dread sometimes disfiguring scars.
Jul 01, 2011 |
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Experimental treatment offers relief from painful prostate condition
New findings show that treatment with a specific alpha blocker helps reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS).
May 17, 2011 |
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Digital imaging software to create a 'Google Earth' view of the bladder
Bladder cancer is the fourth-most-common cancer in men and one of the most expensive cancers to treat from diagnosis to death. After initial diagnosis and surgery, patients must return to the urologist at ...
May 16, 2011 |
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Bladder 'pacemaker' can fix overactive bladder, other voiding issues
If your day is punctuated by urgent trips to the bathroom or trouble emptying your bladder, you might have a voiding dysfunction condition. The good news is that it can be easily treated.
Apr 29, 2011 |
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Erectile ills often just a symptom
Erectile dysfunction is a common topic today - at least for TV advertisers. The three main drugs - Viagra, Cialis, Levitra - each has a "signature" image.
Mar 28, 2011 |
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Mayo researchers: Dramatic outcomes in prostate cancer study
Two Mayo Clinic patients whose prostate cancer had been considered inoperable are now cancer free thanks in part to an experimental drug therapy that was used in combination with standardized hormone treatment and radiation ...
Jun 19, 2009 |
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Surgery improves survival for prostate cancer patients younger than 50
For men younger than 50 with prostate cancer, undergoing a radical prostatectomy can greatly increase their chances for long-term survival, according to a new study from Henry Ford Hospital.
May 11, 2009 |
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Doctors urge baseline test for prostate cancer
(AP) -- An influential doctors group is backing off its call for annual tests after age 50 to screen for prostate cancer.
Apr 27, 2009 |
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