35 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms, efficacy, and adverse reactions of drugs commonly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia but reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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January 2018 in “European urology focus” This review discusses recent advancements and new approvals in the medical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms, particularly highlighting drugs for nocturia and ongoing trials for multiple related conditions, while reporting no new clinical results.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Uro” This review discusses the efficacy of the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens for treating lower urinary tract symptoms and reports no new clinical results; the authors propose further examination of the existing literature and guidelines.
December 2023 in “Curēus” In this case study, a 36-year-old female with severe lupus enteritis and intestinal pseudo-obstruction showed significant clinical improvement after treatment with intravenous methylprednisolone, hydroxychloroquine, and cyclophosphamide, highlighting the complexities and challenges in diagnosing and managing atypical lupus manifestations.
January 2022 in “Galenika Medical Journal” This article reviews the management of lower urinary tract symptoms, highlighting drug therapy advancements that have reduced the frequency of surgical interventions.
January 2026 in “Food and Nutrition Sciences” This randomized, placebo-controlled trial reported that USPlus PRO saw palmetto extract significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms, including voiding, incomplete emptying, and weak stream, as well as sexual function in males over 12 weeks, while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
20 citations
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This review examines the cognitive effects of medications for lower urinary tract symptoms and indicates that muscarinic antagonists, particularly oral oxybutynin, pose the highest risk for cognitive impairment.
12 citations
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Men's age, urinary symptoms, and heart health risks create different types of erectile dysfunction.
10 citations
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February 2009 in “European urology. Supplement” This review discusses medical treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia, focusing on their effects, side-effects, and implications for treatment goals, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report describes a young female with pediatric SLE and latent TB who was found to have gastrointestinal tuberculosis, a rarely recognized and often misdiagnosed condition, highlighting the diagnostic challenges and need for early recognition in such cases.
January 2025 in “Investigative and Clinical Urology” This study found that after 12 weeks of taking the trial product SHPro®, participants reported improvements in prostate symptom scores and erectile function, with confirmed safety.
1054 citations
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February 1998 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In this study, men with benign prostatic hyperplasia who took finasteride for four years experienced reduced urinary symptoms, fewer surgeries, less acute urinary retention, increased urinary flow rates, and decreased prostate volume.
17 citations
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February 2001 in “Urologia Internationalis” This study found that patients with bladder outlet obstruction and moderately enlarged prostates are likely to successfully discontinue the a-blocker doxazosin after 9 months of combination therapy with finasteride.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Uro” This review concludes that global literature supports the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens as efficacious and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, with some studies showing equivalence to common pharmacologic agents.
16 citations
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May 2013 in “Urology” The authors concluded that components of metabolic syndrome were strongly associated with severe lower urinary tract symptoms in Latin American men, while alopecia was not an independent predictor.
21 citations
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July 2014 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” This study found that finasteride alone is highly effective in preventing Candida albicans urinary biofilms and shows synergistic activity with fluconazole in vitro, suggesting potential for further clinical investigation.
5 citations
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August 2023 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” This study found that red ginseng oil (RXGIN) significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms and some aspects of sexual function in men, with no serious adverse events reported.
1 citations
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March 2021 in “Phytomedicine plus” This study in male rats found that Cernitin™ significantly relieved pain and decreased prostate weight in models of chronic prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia, suggesting an anti-inflammatory effect.
14 citations
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May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” This review examines the use of tadalafil and finasteride as a combined therapy for BPH, suggesting it may effectively reduce treatment-related sexual adverse events and improve symptom relief.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” This article discusses androgenetic alopecia as a potential early marker for benign prostatic hyperplasia but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study found that men aged 60 or older with postoperative urinary retention were more likely to undergo bladder outlet procedures within three years.
September 2011 in “Urology” This study reports on biofeedback treatment for dysfunctional voiding in three adult cases, providing insights into this condition when diagnosed beyond childhood.
October 2007 in “Humana Press eBooks” This study reports that saw palmetto may effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms and potentially stimulate hair growth with generally mild side effects.
March 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia frequently had higher PSA levels and more significant urinary symptoms, likely due to older age, though prostate weight did not differ.
This review discusses various treatment options for lower urinary tract symptoms in men, including behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical interventions, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize first-line therapy with behavioral and pharmacologic approaches.
November 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” This editorial discusses the management of lower urinary tract symptoms in elderly males and does not provide new research findings.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Case Reports in Urology” This case report describes a 66-year-old male with benign prostatic hyperplasia who developed urinary incontinence after starting venlafaxine, which resolved upon discontinuation of the medication.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Human prostate cells produce more WISP1/CCN4 when there's not enough oxygen.
46 citations
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This paper discusses risk factors and prevention strategies for acute urinary retention secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia, emphasizing the role of PSA levels and the benefits of medications like finasteride and alpha-blockers, but reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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June 2017 in “Asian journal of urology” This review discusses the stratification and management of male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia in primary care and reports no new clinical results.