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Amgen’s drug reduces the risk of Bone problems in Prostate cancer patients

Amgen is one of the world leaders in biotechnology, and they have come up with a new drug, Denosumab under the trade name Prolia . This drug is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. But now it has been used as an effective medicine to prevent the fracture and other ailments of bone in [ READ MORE ]

Regular Consumption of Calcium increases the Risk of Prostate Cancer

According to a recent research it has been found that men who regularly intake large amount of calcium through foods and other supplementary medicine have an increased risk of prostate cancer when compared to other men. Research with Chinese and North American men have proven that men who intake more dairy products from their [ READ MORE ]

Acute urinary retention and Prostatitis

The infection of the prostate gland is called Prostatitis. This disease usually produces four significant symptoms – pain, problematic urination, sexual dysfunction, and general health issues like tiredness and depression. The incidence of acute urinary retention causing Prostatitis, increases as one advances in age. Many men begin to feel a reduced sense of general [ READ MORE ]

Erectile dysfunction and the effects of L- Arginine and Yohimbee

The inability to maintain an erection during regular sexual activity is called erectile dysfunction. Some men with E.D. will be able to develop an erection but it may not be maintained strongly for a particular period of time. A male with an erectile dysfunction cannot have a satisfactory sexual life with his partner. There are [ READ MORE ]

Prostate enlargement controlled by diet and exercise?

A non cancerous condition in which the narrowing of the urethra makes it difficult for the urine to pass, is called prostate enlargement. Men above the age of fifty are usually affected by prostate enlargement usually suffering a lot, every time they pass urine. When prostate enlargement occurs men sense difficulty in the proper [ READ MORE ]

Type-2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer

According to a recent research people with type-2 diabetes are more prone to prostate cancer than the ones who do not have the disease. Individuals suffering from diabetes are not only prone to prostate cancer, but also affected with twenty four types of other cancers. Many males who were affected with prostate cancer were screened [ READ MORE ]

Vaccine for Prostate Cancer

The rate of Prostate cancer occurrence is increasing at an alarming rate in recent years. A large number of people are termed victims to this disease every year. However, there is some good news to our relief, the first cancer vaccine to treat people with prostate cancer has been evaluated. The US government has nodded [ READ MORE ]

Statins to reduce risks involved with prostate cancer death ?

A PSA test is usually done in patients to measure the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) present in the blood. Increased level of PSA is an indicator for the presence of prostate cancer in men. According to a recent study, statin has the power to alter PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level in blood of [ READ MORE ]

Rectal Bleeding from Radiation Prostate Treatment

Radiation is one of the procedures performed for the treatment of prostate cancer. Patients who undergo radiation therapy regularly have to face many side effects as a result of therapy. People suffering from prostate cancer have to suffer the cruelty of the disease as well as the side effects of treatment. External beam radiation [ READ MORE ]

DaVinci type Prostatectomy

Prostate Cancer is a deadly disease which has ruined the life of thousands of men. Every day uncountable men are suffering as a result of this stealth like disease. Persons suffering with prostate cancer commonly encounter extreme stress and anxiety. The prostate gland plays an important role during sexual activity. Also the prostate gland secretes [ READ MORE ]

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