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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing measures the amount of PSA found in the blood. PSA is a protein produced in the ducts of the prostate, a gland that is located below the bladder and surrounding the urethra. PSA is released with semen to make the fluid runnier, which helps sperm travel more easily. Why is PSA […]

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Cruciferous vegetables for prostate health

How cruciferous vegetables can help protect your prostate

Were you aware that the compounds in cruciferous veggies, such as cabbage and brussel sprouts, can lock onto and impede prostate cancer cells within the human body? Dissimilar from other vegetables, cruciferous veggies are high sources of compounds such as glucosinolates. These composites produce a robust odor that often emanates from vegetables as well as […]

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Natural treatments to maintain a healthy prostate

Holistic Therapy: 6 Natural Treatments to Maintain a Healthy Prostate

According to cancer.org, one in every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. This makes prostate cancer one of the most common and deadliest forms of cancer. And unfortunately, the standard methods of treatment include the often harmful and life-changing procedures of chemotherapy and radiation. However, for many patients, this method […]

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TULSA Procedure: What To Expect

The Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA) Procedure is a minimally invasive procedure that uses directional ultrasound to ablate (destroy) prostate tissue. The procedure is performed in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite and uses the TULSA-PRO® system to ablate prostate tissue from the ‘inside-out’ (from inside the urethra heating outwards to the edge of the prostate). […]

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How to Interpret a Scientific Paper

Often, physicians, and scientists conduct clinical trials to better evaluate a product, procedure, and/or treatment effectiveness. These studies and their outcomes are typically published as scientific papers in academic journals to inform their peers within the scientific community. But these articles can also serve as a valuable resource to patients, presenting information about available treatment […]

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