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Two-thirds of BPH/LUTS patients don't receive meds
BPH and lower urinary tract symptoms are very common, increase as a function of age, and are often managed through watchful waiting.
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New prostate treatments reflect expanding patient demographic as population ages
As baby boomers age, the pool of patients needing prostate treatment is expanding dramatically. With more patients asking questions, pharmacists need to be ready with answers.
FDA approves once-daily BPH treatment
Watson Pharmaceuticals has received FDA approval to market silodosin (Rapaflo), an alpha-blocker for the treatment of BPH signs and symptoms.
Daily tadalafil may relieve urinary symptoms in men with BPH
A daily dose of tadalafil (Cialis) may relieve lower urinary tract symptoms in men with BPH symptoms, according to a study published in the Aug. 21 online edition of The Journal of Urology.
Vitamin D agonist slows benign prostatic hyperplasia, improves flow rate
An investigational vitamin D agonist significantly slowed prostate growth and improved prostate symptoms and urinary flow in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Finasteride supported as chemoprevention in prostate cancer
Leading European urologists have reviewed the findings from the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT) and have reached consensus supporting the use of finasteride (Proscar) as a chemopreventive agent for the disease. A similar consensus statement in the United States appears to be coming soon.
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