6 citations
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September 2020 in “African Journal of Urology” This study found that prostate size varies significantly among different ethnic groups in South-Kivu, with the Lega having larger prostate volumes compared to other groups.
6 citations
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November 2022 in “BMC Urology” In this study, researchers found that the microRNA miR-1199-5p may reduce the expression of SRD5A2 in benign prostatic hyperplasia tissues, potentially contributing to the failure of 5-α reductase inhibitor therapy in some patients.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” In this study, dihydroartemisinin reduced prostate enlargement and related markers in a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “Canadian Urological Association Journal” This study found that finasteride reduced prostate cancer incidence by 30%, with no significant difference in Gleason scores compared to placebo after re-evaluation of pathology and extended follow-up.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “American journal of physiology. Renal physiology./American journal of physiology. Renal physiology” This paper discusses the potential of targeting fibrosis in addressing lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but it provides no new clinical findings and highlights the need for further research.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Biotechnology Letters” This study developed a high-throughput method that identifies bioactive chemicals influencing DHT production in prostate cancer cells, with potential nutraceutical candidates including fucoxanthin, phenethyl caffeate, and Curcuma longa L. extract.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Veterinary medicine and science” This review discusses various diagnostic and treatment strategies for canine prostate diseases, including pharmacological options and advanced procedures, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Human Genomics” Among a Han Chinese cohort, this study found that a higher genetic risk score was linked to increased susceptibility to BPH, larger prostate size, reduced effectiveness of 5ARI treatment, and a higher risk of undergoing TURP.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” This study reported that ginseng had a superior therapeutic effect on benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats, showing nearly normal histological architecture compared to finasteride's incomplete restoration.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reviews new treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including cell-derived exosomes and investigational drugs, which show potential to improve hair density and quality but require more rigorous and standardized trials to confirm efficacy and safety.
January 2026 in “E3S Web of Conferences” This study found that silver nanoparticles synthesized using Mitracarpus scaber extract showed potential hepatoprotective and anti-hyperplastic effects in rats, suggesting novel therapeutic strategies for managing liver injury and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
May 2024 in “KIU journal of health science” In this study, kolaviron and quercetin were found to reverse elevated biomarkers associated with testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in Wistar rats, with both treatments effectively increasing HDL-c levels, though quercetin did not significantly affect triglyceride levels.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, Trapa bispinosa Roxb. pericarp extract demonstrated inhibitory effects on 5α-reductase activity both in vitro using LNCaP cells and in vivo in a mouse model of benign prostatic hyperplasia, suggesting its potential role in managing the condition.
May 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that circulating testosterone affects baseline sex differences in voiding function in C57BL/6J mice, with prostate lobe mass having a lesser impact.
January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
417 citations
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February 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that testosterone therapy increased bone mineral density in older men with low testosterone, and combining it with finasteride may reduce prostate enlargement associated with testosterone treatment.
220 citations
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March 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” This review discusses the mechanisms and potential therapeutic benefits of mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles delivered via biomaterials, but reports no new clinical results.
139 citations
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December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
46 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study suggests that 5α-reduced glucocorticoids may have anti-inflammatory potential and could serve as biomarkers for liver inflammation in metabolic disease, with implications for drug development.
25 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Biomolecules” This review concludes that while many epidemiological studies suggest high alcohol intake is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, the evidence may be affected by confounding factors such as diet and lifestyle.
7 citations
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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” This study found that finasteride may reduce inappropriate sexual behaviors in geriatric patients with vascular dementia and benign prostate hyperplasia without serious side effects, though some patients required additional medications.
4 citations
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March 2017 in “Al-Mi’galaẗ al-sa'udiyaẗ lī-ulum al-ḥayaẗ” In this study, Leonuri Herba alkaloids significantly reduced prostate hyperplasia indicators and improved urinary parameters in hormone-induced model rats.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This commentary discusses how recent shifts in prostate cancer screening and management may render 5-alpha reductase inhibitors irrelevant for chemoprevention, despite evidence of their long-term safety and effectiveness in preventing low-grade prostate cancer.
June 2023 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” This review article highlights the potential health benefits and pharmaceutical components of pumpkin seeds, which contain proteins, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, and discusses their traditional medicinal uses and emerging applications in the food industry.
April 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This study reports two cases where localized prostate cancer with low PSA levels was incidentally detected through CT scans performed for other medical reasons.
9 citations
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June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that patients with alopecia areata or alopecia totalis/universalis have a slightly increased overall cancer risk compared to controls, with specific increases in thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers depending on the alopecia type.
November 2025 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” This study examined 16 sporadic trichoblastic tumors and found that although one showed malignant transformation, clinical follow-up revealed no residual or metastatic disease. RNA sequencing indicated a high tumor mutational burden and absence of a UV-related signature, helping to distinguish these tumors from similar growths.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common, often overlooked side effect of hormone treatments for breast and prostate cancer.