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SONOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF POSTVOID RESIDUAL URINE VOLUMES IN PATIENTS WITH BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
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Objective: To derive a formula that defines the postvoid residual (PVR) urine volume more accurately in patients with prostatic gland enlargement.
Design: Prospective.
Setting: Department of Radiology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin.
Subject: Fifty-two consecutive patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. The mean age was 64.98±9.57years.
Method: PVR urine was evaluated by ultrasonography. Each patient had two examinations, the first of which was...
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Finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia. (Clinical Pharmacology)
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Managing BPH: when to consider surgery.(benign prostatic hyperplasia)(Editorials)(Editorial)
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New use for alpha blockers: benign prostatic hyperplasia. (includes patient information)
American Family Physician
; Physicians and patients are taking a serious look at medical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Several forces support this approach: some patients want to avoid surgery and would prefer a more conservative medical approach, third-party payers want to reduce cost, and the medical community
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Alfuzosin therapy and benign prostatic hypertrophy. (Tips from Other Journals)
American Family Physician
; Benign prostatic hypertrophy is a common condition. The incidence increases with age from 8 percent of men in the fourth decade of life to 90 percent in the ninth decade. The condition is often associated with micturition disorders. Symptoms of urinary obstruction are caused by the physical
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Saw palmetto ineffective for prostate patients.(Disease/Disorder overview)
American Family Physician
; Clinical Question: Does saw palmetto improve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia? Setting: Outpatient (specialty) Study Design: Randomized controlled trial (double-blinded) Allocation: Concealed Synopsis: Previous smaller studies of saw palmetto consistently have found a benefit in patients
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Mayo Clinic Finds Aspirin, Other NSAIDs, May Prevent or Delay Enlarged Prostate
U.S. Newswire
; ... for details. ------ To obtain the latest news releases from Mayo Clinic, go to http:// www.mayoclinic.org/news. MayoClinic.com (http://www.mayoclinic.com ... s Digital Media Gateway (DMG) for video news release distribution to streamline their ...
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Finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia. (Tips from Other Journals)
American Family Physician
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Generic BPH drug approved.(PRODUCTS)(benign prostatic hyperplasia medication finasteride)(Brief article)
Internal Medicine News
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