psa

https://grandroundsinurology.com/episwitch-prostate-screening-pse-blood-test/ Garrett D. Pohlman, MD, discusses his experience with the EpiSwitch® Prostate Screening (PSE) Blood Test in his practice. This presentation was supported by Oxford BioDynamics. He begins with a brief overview of...

Dr. Morgentaler back in action! Listen closely, loved this one! Pros/Cons oral TU (51:24-57:12) * one of the things that the orals have transformed is the concept that you have to have a continually high level of testosterone to get the benefits and clearly that's not true and the...

In the video, Dr. Marshalls, a medical oncologist with 30 years of experience in prostate cancer, discusses various blood tests used for prostate cancer screening. He explains the limitations of PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) tests, which can indicate issues with the prostate gland but are not...

BMC Public Health 2024 May 3;24(1):1224. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-18582-y. Association between vitamin B2 intake and prostate-specific antigen in American men: 2003–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Abstract Background: Accumulating evidence suggests a pivotal role of...

Chapters Timeline: 4:48 Physical activity and exercise are important to make you feel better plus mental health booster 5:31 What comes to mind from the Genetics lecture? 9:24 How does liquid biopsies relate to early screening? 14:29 15-20 years ago total body CT scans not finding...

0:22 What is the difference between a "genetic" and a "genomic" test? 1:12 How important is genetic or genomic testing to the average prostate cancer patient? 3:31 Do 5% of people have a BRCA mutation? 3:42 Should all prostate cancer patients test to see if they have a BRCA mutation? 5:09...

https://pcri.org/2024-midyear-update

0:52 When is it right for a patient with a stable PSA to discontinue hormone therapy? 3:36 What are the upsides to discontinuing treatment and regaining testosterone? 4:43 How can a patient feel safe from recurrence after discontinuing hormone therapy? 8:03 How soon after promising treatment...

I was recently honored to be a guest speaker among the innovators, stakeholders, and pioneering minds in managing benign prostate hyperplasia at the annual assembly of the Society of Benign Prostate Disease, held in Dallas this February. Today, I am delighted to have one of the Society of...

Chapters: 2:07 What is the pathology process, and what does a Gleason score mean? 4:54 How should a patient broach questions about treatment with their physician? 9:27 Should patients seek out their pathology report? Can they trust it? 11:22 Can Gleason 6 ever metastasize? 13:04 How likely...

In today's episode with Stacey Loeb, we're delving into the critical topic of prostate cancer — sifting truth from myths and exploring both prevention and treatment options. Dr. Loeb, a professor of urology with a personal investment in the field, joins us to debunk common misinformation about...

In this short video, I discuss the landmark results of the prostate study from TRAVERSE, which should forever alter clinical practice and medical concepts. I’ve been working on the testosterone and prostate cancer question for 30+ years, and finally, there is a large, randomized controlled trial...

Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH, discusses the role of testosterone in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

0:34 What is BPH and how are TURP's used to treat it? 1:47 Are TURP's usually go-to procedure for treating BPH? 2:30 Is scar tissue a common complication of TURP's? 3:09 What are the recommended alternatives to TURP's? 4:45 What side effects can be expected from REZUM/Urolift/iTIND? 5:56...

64yo male, 210 lbs, no ED issues. For about a year my PSA has been hovering around 4.22. Both my PCP and Defy will not continue to prescribe testosterone unless testing shows me clear of prostate cancer (PC). I was referred to a urologist and had my appointment today. The NP stated...

1:48 Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer is the tip of the iceberg 2:41 Can we prevent Prostate Cancer? 2:54 What about diet? 3:59 Should men start getting MRI's of their prostate starting at age 40? 5:30 How likely is the average person to be diagnosed with low-grade prostate cancer? 5:55 Is...

In this video, Dr. Aday discusses the latest advancements in active surveillance for prostate cancer. He explains the history of prostate cancer diagnosis and the limitations of the PSA test. He outlines the criteria for eligibility for active surveillance and the protocol for monitoring...

https://www.urologyhealth.org/educational-materials/prostate-health-playbook

This video webinar discusses the prognosis and survival rates of prostate cancer. The speaker explains that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and that survival rates depend on the stage and type of cancer. For localized prostate cancer, the survival rate after five years is almost...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers that affect men.

https://www.newswise.com/articles/desai-sethi-urology-institute-researcher-finds-sneaky-testosterone-might-signal-worse-outcomes-for-men-with-prostate-cancer...

Ashley E. Ross, MD, PhD, discusses the novel nomograms he and his team at Northwestern Medicine developed. The nomograms incorporate multiparametric prostate MRI, serum biomarkers and patient clinicodemographic features to help clinicians risk stratify patients with elevated PSA of 2–20 ng/mL...

The video discusses the myths and facts about prostate brachytherapy, a treatment option for prostate cancer. The speaker dispels common misconceptions related to age, body habitus, radiation exposure, cure rates, long-term outcomes, patient satisfaction, penile shortening, PSA rise, secondary...

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...

19:38-32:10 Summary This virtual talk on men's health focused on the disparities in healthcare utilization between men and women, as well as the importance of early intervention and lifestyle choices. It also highlighted the prevalence of Peyronie's disease and the available treatments...

Convincing your PCP partners to screen for the early warning signs of prostate cancer does not have to be complicated. Learn how to develop an easy-to-follow risk stratification pathway to share with your PCP partners in this 12-minute talk from E. David Crawford, MD, Editor-in-Chief of Grand...

Hello! I’m a 37 y/o on TRT and also compete in bodybuilding. As such, and especially around contests, I do a bit more than just TRT including adding other compounds. Have always been very on top of bloodwork. I have been watching my PSA (I have an uncle and grandpa who had PCa) so I’ve...

PSA is a blood test used to determine if there are any abnormalities of the prostate, including prostate cancer. This micro-video provides an overview of how an abnormal PSA can be further assessed, including the use of 4k Score blood tests, urine tests such as ExoDx or PCA3, and MRI. The...

I have been combing the forums regarding PSA test, TRT, biopsy, non-invasive diagnostics and related. I am 70yo, and take 40mg Test Cyp twice weekly. I have ben on TRT for almost 2 years. I do have ED issues but that predates TRT use by several years and was not the reason for starting TRT in...