Efficacy Observation of Tamsulosin Combined with Finasteride on Delaying and Preventing the Progression of BPH

January 2011

Tao Zhongjie

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Studysummary This study reported that treatment with tamsulosin and finasteride significantly improved symptoms and reduced the risk of clinical progression in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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