The PCPT has instigated a great deal of debate resulting in the limited use of finasteride for chemoprevention in the urologic community. The reluctance to initiate the widespread use of finasteride ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate two months ago. I thought it was another kidney stone I needed to pass, but I had a totally blocked urethra. I was sent home from the ...

Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate two months ago. I thought it was another kidney stone I needed to pass, but I had a totally blocked urethra. I was sent home from the emergency ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 71, and I recently saw my urologist for urinating a lot and not getting enough sleep. He performed a flow test and a scope, then told me that I have an enlarged prostate. My ...

Many commonly prescribed drugs have surprising other uses. Sept. 28, 2010 -- Viagra is well recognized for its primary use. But who knew it would show promise as a cancer fighter, too? Medical ...

Widely known for one effect, these 10 drugs have surprising hidden uses. July 9, 2009— -- Medical advances can be slow-- a fact frustrating to some who want the "latest and greatest" cure for ...

A new study suggests that certain drugs commonly used to treat enlarged prostate may also decrease the risk for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). This observational finding may seem surprising, but it ...