European Urology - Characteristics of Patients Presenting with LUTS/BPH in Six European Countries
Tuesday, 19 September 2006
Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 555-562 (September 2006) Abstract - Objectives: Knowledge of the clinical profile of the population with lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) is important for health care management, impacting on manpower requirements, pharmacologic demands and health service costs.
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European Urology - Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Versus Open Prostatectomy for Prostates >70g: 24-Month Follow-up
Monday, 18 September 2006
Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 563-568 (September 2006) 1. Introduction: Open prostatectomy (OP) is the most common surgical approach for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) in large prostates in many parts of Europe [1], [2].
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European Urology - A Randomised Trial Comparing Holmium Laser Enucleation Versus Transurethral Resection in the Treatment of Prostates Larger Than 40Grams: Results at 2 Year
Friday, 15 September 2006
Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 569-573 (September 2006) 1. Introduction The surgical management of men with large prostates (>40g) that cause bladder outflow obstruction (BOO) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a challenging area.
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Prostate Issues Fail to Engage Aging European Male
Friday, 15 September 2006
ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS (Press Release) - September 2006 - Article on the Occasion of Prostrate Awareness Day - Complacency, shame and undetected symptoms are among the key reasons why middle-aged European males neglect to seek medical help when experiencing prostate ailments.
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Mayo Clinic Finds What Causes Men Pain in Prostate Biopsy and Best Method to Alleviate It
Friday, 15 September 2006
ROCHESTER, Minn.(Press Release) - September 2006 - Researchers at Mayo Clinic have evaluated the major sources of pain for some men during in-office prostate biopsy and an anesthetic method that can best lessen it.
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European Urology - Medical Management of BPH: The Debate Continues
Tuesday, 12 September 2006
Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 416-417 (September 2006) After more than 15 years of extensive clinical research in the medical management of BPH one would expect that it has now become clear how to treat.
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European Urology - The Placebo Effect in the Pharmacologic Treatment of Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Tuesday, 12 September 2006
Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 440-453 (September 2006) Abstract -
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We reviewed placebo responses in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for pharmacologic treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), including urinary incontinence (UI), overactive bladder, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Review papers on placebo effects in non-urologic disorders were assessed to compare the magnitude of placebo responses in drugs for LUTS with those reported for other diseases.
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European Urology - Lasers for the Treatment of Bladder Outlet Obstruction: Are They Challenging Conventional Treatment Modalities?
Monday, 11 September 2006
Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 418-420 (September 2006) Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common benign neoplasm among aging men and, at the same time, the most frequent male tumor requiring surgical intervention. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) still remains the “reference” instrumental treatment for benign prostatic obstruction, but the significant morbidity related to this surgical procedure has powered the development of various high-energy alternative treatment options.
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Urologic Nursing News Briefs - Special Issue: Men's Health
Friday, 11 August 2006
Urologic Nursing marks a milestone with the August 2006 issue, its first special issue on men's health.
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Urologic Professionals to Learn Latest Practice Advances at Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates Annual Conference
Monday, 10 July 2006
Pitman, NJ - The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates' (SUNA) will hold its 2006 Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO, October 27-30, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center.
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BPH & Male LUTS 
