BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

This study tested a new medical device called the Optilume BPH catheter in 80 men with moderate-to-severe urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate. The device is a small balloon coated with a drug (paclitaxel) that is inflated inside the prostate to open the urinary passage. Re…

This completed Phase 3 trial tested whether a combination treatment called Tanzânia could safely and effectively help men who have both erectile dysfunction and an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). The study involved 295 adult men who were sexually active and had …

This study tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to improve prostate cancer diagnosis. The tool combines information from a blood test and an MRI scan to help doctors decide if a biopsy is truly needed. The goal is to make detection more accurate and reduce the …

This study tested if listening to relaxing music before and during a common prostate surgery could help patients feel less anxious and have less pain afterward. 135 men were randomly assigned to either listen to instrumental music or receive standard care without music. Researche…

This study looked at whether a simple ultrasound measurement of how much the prostate bulges into the bladder can predict how well men will respond to medication for urinary symptoms. Researchers followed 130 men over six months to see if the initial scan could identify who would…

This study looked at whether two common types of prostate surgery affect memory and thinking skills differently. Researchers compared 132 older men who had either laser surgery or traditional surgery for an enlarged prostate. They tested the men's brain function before and three …

This study collected real-world information on a medical procedure that blocks off problem blood vessels by accessing them through the wrist artery. It involved 99 patients with conditions like uterine fibroids or tumors. The goal was to understand how successful and safe this sp…