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 whether a simple ultrasound measurement of how far 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 ultrasound result could identify who woul…

This study tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help doctors better diagnose prostate cancer. The tool combines information from a blood test and an MRI scan to more accurately tell if a man needs a biopsy. The goal is to reduce the number of unnecessary, in…

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 aimed to collect real-world information on a medical procedure that blocks blood vessels to treat conditions like uterine fibroids. It observed 99 patients who had the procedure done through an artery in the wrist instead of the groin. The main goal was to see how succ…

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 …