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The HRT patch being linked to breast cancer - in men  -  25 Mar 2008
Daily Mail,It has also been linked to an enlarged prostate and now a new report has linked it to the development of breast cancer. The report, from doctors at the

Diabetic men more prone to urinary woes  -  Mar 24, 2008
TamilStar.com,The investigators examined the associations between diabetes and signs of an enlarged prostate gland, a condition called benign prostatic hypertrophy,

No Single Treatment is Best for Enlarged Prostate  -  Feb 29, 2008
Fox Central Oregon,About half of men with an enlarged prostate seek medical treatment because of bothersome urinary tract symptoms. These symptoms may include poor urine flow,

Super Prostate Product - More Beta-sitosterol, all-natural Best ...  -  Feb 28, 2008
Biloxi Sun Herald,If you or someone you know has been diagnosed or suffers from the symptoms of BPH or an enlarged prostate there is finally a 100% all-natural supplement

Laser therapy option to avoid surgery  -  Mar 9, 2008
Calcutta Telegraph,Sudip Banerjee (name changed on request), a retired bank official, was recently diagnosed with enlarged prostate. Surgery would have kept the 62-year-old in

News from the Jewish Community Center: March 21, 2008 edition  -  Mar 21, 2008
Swampscott Reporter,The event is designed for men in their middle years who may be affected by Benign Prostate Hyperplasia or enlarged prostate, a treatable medical condition

Diabetes Linked to Irritative Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Nocturia  -  Mar 21, 2008
Medscape (subscription)Men with diabetes were more likely to report moderate to severe LUTS, have an enlarged prostate, and have increased levels of PSA, but these did not reach

Funnies: Clinton's March Madness  -  Mar 23, 2008
ABC NewsMeanwhile, John McCain's Secret Service name is "Enlarged Prostate." Bill Maher: On YouTube, the Obama speech is now getting watched more than the clips of

PEOPLE'S PHARMACY Required medicine can bust a budget  -  Mar 16, 2008
Houston Chronicle,My enlarged prostate gets me up to go to the bathroom a few times a night, and I have trouble falling back to sleep. I am in shock after a trip to the

Seniors are still in need of shut-eye  -  Mar 23, 2008
Fort Worth Star Telegram,These include arthritis, cancer, diabetes, enlarged prostate, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, restless-leg syndrome

Trimedyne Reports Its Financial Results for the Quarter Ended ...  -  Mar 3, 2008
CNNMoney.com...commonly called an enlarged prostate, a condition which affects an estimated 50% of men over age 55 and an increasing percentage of men at older ages.

Urodynamix Signs Collaborative Agreement For NIRS Prostate  -  Mar 9, 2008
Medical Design Online,...study of its NIRS technology that could significantly improve the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH (enlarged prostate).

Now, latest treatment for prostate enlargement  -  Mar 9, 2008
Newindpress,Significantly, the surgery done by Dr Mishra saw treating an enlarged prostate gland weighing nearly 120 grams. Enhancement of prostate blocks the urinal

Prostate cancer treatment cause... more cancer!  -  Mar 4, 2008
Gather.com,Something's got to give, so the problem of the enlarged prostate in older men. Sometimes not, sometimes treatment that reduces that prostate, and sometimes

New, non-invasive prostate cancer test beats PSA in detecting ...  -  Mar 1, 2008
PR-USA.net (press release),...prostate cancer in men with the disease but which also identifies many men with enlarged prostate glands who do not develop cancer, researchers say.

Urologix Announces Leadership Changes  -  Feb 26, 2008
FOXBusinessWe founded Urologix to develop a safe, effective, durable, less invasive treatment for enlarged prostate disease or BPH that could be performed in the

Urologist to speak about prostate health  -  Feb 29, 2008
Morris Daily Herald,...of the most common prostate problems, including infection (prostatitis), enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) and prostate cancer.

The View From Section214, 3/4  -  Mar 4, 2008
Sactown Royalty,The guy in our row with the apparent enlarged prostate does not seem to live by the "wait until there is a stoppage in play before leaving your seat" rule.

Web site might show you have health coverage after all  -  Mar 1, 2008
North County Times,An enlarged prostate puts pressure on the urethra, making it difficult to empty the bladder completely. Thus the frequent urge to urinate.

Conferences aid education  -  Feb 26, 2008
Chatham Daily News,He said an enlarged prostate can increase the reading, as can an infection or sexual activity. Several other southwestern Ontario communities took part in

The Week's Best Late-Night Jokes  -  Mar 21, 2008
About - News & Issues,Meanwhile, John McCain's Secret Service name is 'Enlarged Prostate.'" --Conan O'Brien "Today, Barack Obama criticized John McCain for mistakenly saying that

R&D Costs Expand Spectrum's 2007 Loss  -  Mar 14, 2008
Houston Chronicle,Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. is developing bladder-cancer drug EOquin and enlarged-prostate drug ozarelix. Its osteosarcoma drug Levoleucovorin received

US: Bladder infections – treatment for Bladder infections  -  Mar 20, 2008
FreshPlaza,In addition, bladder infections can occur anytime the flow of urine is blocked or emptying of the bladder is incomplete due to an enlarged prostate in men

Health Canada restates warnings against ephedrine products  -  Mar 12, 2008
Canada.com,The substance can also aggravate existing conditions, such as heart problems, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, enlarged prostate,

McCain reports 'everything's fine' in health check  -  Mar 10, 2008
Arizona Republic,In 2001, on his 65th birthday, McCain underwent surgery in Phoenix for an enlarged prostate gland. Those issues aside, McCain endured severe physical trauma

Medical bills land hard-working family in an American nightmare  -  Feb 26, 2008
Yakima Herald-Republic,Alonso suffers from chronic foot problems and an enlarged prostate. "We just want people to give us a chance to pay our expenses, but they all want to be

Don't hold on too long for the bathroom: urologist  -  Feb 29, 2008
Taipei Times,..."There are many reasons for having difficulty passing water, such as bladder stones, a narrow urethra or an enlarged prostate," Chou said.

Resurgent Commodities Markets to Be Featured at Fort Lauderdale ...  -  Feb 27, 2008
CNNMoney.comNymox has an extensive pipeline of products under development, including therapeutics for enlarged prostate (BPH), the company said.

Barr Pharma confirms patent challenge of Avodart soft gelatin capsules  -  Feb 26, 2008
CNNMoney.com...drug application (ANDA) containing paragraph IV certification for a generic version of the enlarged prostate drug with the Food and Drug Administration.

Urologix Names Co-Founder As Chair, CEO  -  Feb 25, 2008
Houston Chronicle,...as a treatment solution in the management of enlarged prostate disease," Dann said in a release, referring to one of the company's signature products.

Do Herbal Remedies Work?  -  Mar 14, 2008
Parade MagazineMillions of men worldwide use saw palmetto to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Although it is safe and has few side effects, a recent study in

Canadians warned off Ephedra (again)  -  Mar 14, 2008
NutraIngredients-usa.com,..."Use of products containing ephedrine is not recommended in people with heart problems, hypertension, thyroid disease, diabetes, enlarged prostate,

Female Hair Loss Supplement – Female Hair Loss Treatment  -  Mar 11, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,Procepia contains finasteride, a drug originally intended to cure enlarged prostate in men. Tricomin is another weight loss product designed for both men

Information Update: Health Canada Reminds Canadians Not to Use ...  -  Mar 11, 2008
Market Wire (press release)Use of products containing ephedrine is not recommended in people with heart problems, hypertension, thyroid disease, diabetes, enlarged prostate,

Good reasons to spay/neuter your pet  -  Mar 6, 2008
Visalia Times-Delta,They do not have enlarged prostate problems, prostatic cancer, testicular cancer, and some kinds of hernias that can be common in their older intact peers.

STEPPING IN THE RING ... FOR CHARITY  -  Mar 6, 2008
Monterey County Herald,I have a sore knee, a deteriorating hip, carpal tunnel syndrome and, for whatever it's worth, an enlarged prostate. But styles make fights.

Not just a women's problem: Osteoporosis also occurs in men  -  Feb 27, 2008
SouthCoastToday.com,Flomax, your medicine, sounds like Fosamax, but Flomax is for an enlarged prostate gland. I told her she would benefit from taking calcium and vitamin D;

David B. Johnson: Rx TV ads push sales, shopping for doctors  -  Feb 27, 2008
The Capital Times,...kidney stones, heart failure, eczema, an enlarged prostate, glaucoma or yellow jaundice. Do not take this prescription if you have high blood pressure,

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