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What if the persistent pelvic pain, the performance issues in the bedroom, or that nagging brain fog isn't just a physical "glitch," but a physical manifestation of an underlying mental struggle? Most men are trained to wear a mask in the clinic, but the body always keeps the score. When a man...

This expert panel discussion at the Southwest Prostate Cancer Symposium explores how prostate cancer screening and diagnostic decisions are made in real clinical practice. The conversation begins by discussing historical prostate-specific antigen (PSA) thresholds and why PSA alone is...

08:00 What Happens After an Elevated PSA In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD and Dr. Scott Eggener explore the complexities of prostate cancer screening, discussing personalized risk assessment, PSA testing, and the evolving guidelines on when to start and stop screening. They break down...

Prostate Cancer Detection Statistics In the United States, approximately 333,830 men receive new prostate cancer diagnoses annually, with around 36,320 deaths from the disease. Early detection is critical to prevent identifying cancer at advanced stages, which worsens outcomes. Traditional...

* Dr. Carlsson asserts that prostate cancer screening is moving toward integrated, risk-adapted models, combining PSA, biomarkers, imaging, and AI to optimize outcomes for men globally. Dr. Sigrid Carlsson, MD, PhD, MPH, Head, Division of Clinical Epidemiology of Early Cancer Detection...

Eye opener for many! Fast-twitch muscle fiber load/rep range training myth! 49:34-53:15 Guest Bio: Professor Scott Trappe is a renowned exercise physiologist at Ball State University's Human Performance Laboratory. His groundbreaking research on lifelong athletes, muscle fibre...

Newest kid on the block! * The TULSA Procedure is a new solution for men with prostate disease, including prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia. It’s a minimally invasive procedure that is incision-free, radiation-free, and performed in an outpatient setting. Profound Medical...

In this episode of the Dr. Geo Podcast, Dr. Geo sits down with Dr. Xiaosong Meng from UT Southwestern Medical Center to discuss TULSA (Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation), an advanced focal treatment for prostate cancer. They explore how TULSA works, its benefits, and how it compares to other...

In this episode of the Dr. Geo Podcast, Dr. Geo sits down with Dr. Daniel Margolis, a professor of radiology and the director of prostate MRI at Weill Cornell Medicine, to discuss the importance of MRI in prostate cancer screening. They delve into the essentials of MRI technology, the expertise...

Anyone know anything about this? I got an MRI last week, findings showed that I have a prominently flattened Pituitary gland and possible empty sella syndrome. What does this mean? Doctor didnt give any suggestions, just said it isn't anything serious

10 Years of MRI-Targeted Biopsy: What We Have Learned, and What We Have Yet to Learn by Samir S. Taneja, MD, The James M. Neissa and Janet Riha Neissa Professor of Urologic Oncology, Professor of Urology, Radiology, and Biomedical Engineering, GU Program Leader, Perlmutter Cancer Center...

1:02 What is PSA used for, and how is it measured? 2:36 Is PSA the only way to screen for prostate cancer? 4:53 Is there any reason to get a Digital Rectal Exam? 5:47 What is PSA density, and how large is the average prostate? 7:13 How accessible and affordable are MRIs, usually? 7:38 How...

In this video, a urologist discusses the use of MRI in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. MRIs are used to direct treatment decisions, assess the extent of cancer, and detect recurrences. The urologist explains how the MRI process works, the different imaging sequences used, and the...

The video discusses the innovations and advances in brachytherapy (a form of radiation therapy) for the treatment of prostate cancer. The speaker emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment and the use of MRI and automation in improving the efficiency and safety of brachytherapy...

11:10-1:11:51 Dr. Mark Scholz discusses changes in prostate therapy since the original release of "Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers" 13 years ago. This webinar titled "Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers 13 years later An evening with Dr. Mark Scholz" featured Dr. Scholz discussing prostate...

Welcome to today's episode featuring Dr. Andrew J. Stevenson, a board-certified urologist, and professor at Rush Medical College in Chicago. Dr. Stevenson is a specialist in malignant urinary tract cancers, including prostate, bladder, and testes. He is an expert in utilizing minimally invasive...

Sigrid Carlsson, MD, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Attending Epidemiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), discusses the current state of prostate cancer screening, focusing on PSA screening, risk calculators, biomarkers, and MRI. While not a perfect tool, PSA screening reduces...

I often find myself giving advise to guys who are started on TRT who have not had any sort of thoughtful evaluation of the etiology of their hypogonadism. The question comes up of whether or not to recommend an MRI of the pituitary. As someone whose hypogonadism may be due to a pituitary...

Hello guys, can any one recommend a doctor in the Dallas, TX area or on-line that can help with TRT and HCG? Have been on TRT for two years now but never on HCG. Tks

I recently had an mri because of an elevated prolactin level on blood work. There is a small mass on my pituitary gland. Im bringing this up on this forum because over the last few years there has been a backlash against ai's. There actually is some research showing elevated estrogen causing...

I think my Dr. is mistaken in calling for an MRI of my pituitary and I wanted to get another opinion here. I have been diagnosed with Secondary Hypogonadism and he is wanting me to go for the MRI. My research states that 1) an MRI is needed if levels of Prolactin are higher than normal. My...

From 3T to 10.5T resolution that could be something for prostate imaging. The world’s strongest MRI machines are pushing human imaging to new limits

This video focuses on the potential advantages of transperineal mapping biopsies in targeting focal treatments, but also includes comprehensive useful info about most biopsy options, including positives and negatives for TRUS, MRI, Fusion, etc.

Considering how many health conditions that can be linked to low testosterone as well as the various types (Primary, Secondary, etc) should I seek a second opinion if all that was done was an MRI? I keep coming across stories where patients had brain or pituitary tumors that were missed on the...

"Stay calm and keep still while we pump this nice koolaid through your brain". "There's a tall glass of cool Fiji water waiting so you pee it all out". Chuck Norris and his wife Gena file suit against the barons of greed...

Zinc supplementation is popular with men including many on TRT . Those who have an MRI planned which includes the use of a contrast dye may wish to stop taking the zinc in advance of the exam. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4879157/ Patients are told the dye is safe because the...