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Negi SK, Desai S, Faujdar G, Jaiswal S, Sahu RD, Vyas N, Priyadarshi S. The correlation between obesity and prostate volume in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A prospective cohort study. Urologia 2024; 91:512-517. [PMID: 38520295 DOI: 10.1177/03915603241240645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is increasing substantial burden on health care systems. Men with high body mass index (BMI) have bigger prostate volumes (PV) with subsequent increase in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) than men with normal BMI. The purpose of this research was to investigate the correlation between Obesity and PV in patients with BPH. METHOD The study included 560 patients (50-80 years) with BPH. Weight and height measured to calculate BMI. TRUS was used to measure PV. Patient demographics such as IPSS score and prostate specific antigen (PSA) were also noted. RESULTS Patients in the study had a mean age of 65.3 ± 9.45 years and the mean BMI was 23.97 ± 4.89 kg/m2. The mean PV of each BMI group were 37.45 ± 0.81, 57.89 ± 1.52 and 77.94 ± 2.17 (ml) for normal, overweight and obese groups, respectively, and the average PV score was 57.76 ± 1.50 ml. The mean PSA score was 3.26 ± 0.94 (ng/dl) with a range of 0.6-10.4. There was significant correlation between BMI and PV (p = 0.001) as well as between BMI with PSA and IPSS (p = 0.02, 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSION The results showing strong correlation between BMI and PV also BMI with PSA and IPSS. Therefore reducing weight may lead to a lower prostate volume in the elderly stage, making LUTS less noticeable and improving quality of life.
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- Department of Urology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Urology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Urology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Urology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Urology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Yoneyama F, Okamoto T, Tamura Y, Ishii N, Togashi K, Soma O, Fujita N, Yamamoto H, Hatakeyama S, Kobayashi W, Ohyama C. Association between oral frailty and lower urinary tract symptoms among middle-aged and older adults in community-dwelling individuals: a cross-sectional study. Int Urol Nephrol 2024; 56:1803-1810. [PMID: 38216828 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-023-03878-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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PURPOSE We assessed the association between oral frailty risk and LUTS among middle-aged and older adults in a community-dwelling population. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted among 586 subjects aged ≥ 40 years who participated in the Iwaki Health Promotion Project in Hirosaki, Japan. We used the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) to assess LUTS. LUTS was defined as an IPSS score of 8 or higher or meeting diagnostic criteria for OAB. Oral frailty risk was defined as experiencing two or more of the following: decreased chewing ability, decreased biting force, and dry mouth sensation. Physical performance (10-m gait speed and grip strength) was used for analysis. The association between oral frailty risk and LUTS was examined using multivariate logistic regression analyses. RESULTS The study included 218 men and 370 women, of whom 140 had LUTS. The mean age of this cohort was 59 years. Significant differences were observed between the LUTS and non-LUTS groups, including age, hypertension, history of CVD, depressive status, sleep disturbance, and 10 m gait speed. The prevalence of oral frailty risk was significantly higher in the LUTS group than in the non-LUTS group (26% vs. 11%, P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis revealed that age, male gender, and oral frailty risk (odds ratio: 2.67, 95% confidence interval: 1.57-4.51, P < 0.001) were independent factors for LUTS. Moreover, oral frailty risk was an independent factor in both participants aged < 65 years and participants aged ≥ 65 years. CONCLUSIONS Oral frailty was independently associated with LUTS.
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- Fumiya Yoneyama
- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Chou, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Chou, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Chou, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Chou, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Chou, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Chou, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Chou, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Chou, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Chou, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Chou, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Chou, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
- Department of Advanced Transplant and Regenerative Medicine, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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Dawson BC. Assessment and management of lower urinary tract symptoms in men. Nurs Stand 2023; 38:e11996. [PMID: 36970750 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2023.e11996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is a broad term that covers a range of urinary issues, which are often categorised as storage and voiding symptoms. Storage symptoms include increased frequency, nocturia, urgency and urge incontinence, while voiding symptoms include hesitancy, suboptimal flow, dribbling and incomplete emptying. In men, the most common causes of LUTS are benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement) and overactive bladder. This article provides an overview of the anatomy of the prostate and outlines the assessment process for men presenting with LUTS. It also explains the recommended lifestyle modifications, medicines and surgical interventions available to male patients who are experiencing these symptoms.
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Prostatic Therapeutic Efficacy of LENILUTS®, a Novel Formulation with Multi-Active Principles. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091866. [PMID: 36145614 PMCID: PMC9506015 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTs) in men are usually associated to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-malignant prostate enlargement. Unfortunately, BPH etiology is still unclear. Recent works highlighted a relevant inflammation role in BPH onset and development. Consequently, to complement the 5-α reductase (and α-adrenergic receptor agonists-based therapy, an anti-inflammatory therapy should be devised. To reduce potential adverse effects of multi-drug treatment, plant extract-based therapies are becoming increasingly common. Serenoa repens, the main phytotherapic treatment for BPH, is not sufficient to front the multi-faceted etiology of BPH. In response to this, a novel, multiple phytotherapic agents-based formulation, LENILUTS®, was developed. In the present work, we compared, using an in vitro approach, the prostatic safety and efficacy of LENILUTS® with a commercial formulation, based only on Serenoa repens, and a 5αR inhibitor, Dutasteride. Furthermore, preliminary in vitro experiments to investigate the active principles, bioaccessibility and bioavailability of LENILUTS® were performed. Our results showed a better prostatic safety and therapeutic efficacy of LENILUTS® compared to the commercial formulation and Dutasteride, with increased anti-inflammatory, and pro-apoptotic activity, and a stronger inhibitory effect on the release of the key enzyme 5αR and Prostatic-Specific Antigen (PSA). The limited bioaccessibility and bioavailability of the active principles of LENILUTS® were highlighted. Considering the results obtained, the LENILUTS® formulation is more promising for BPH and LUTs therapy compared to formulations based on Serenoa repens only, but further efforts should be made to improve the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of the active principles.
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Tanaka Y, Matsuyama S, Tada H, Hayashi K, Takamura M, Kawashiri MA, Passman R, Greenland P. Association of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Based on the International Prostate Symptom Score and Cardiovascular Disease. Circ J 2021; 85:2092-2099. [PMID: 34219077 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-21-0278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Because it is unclear whether lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Japanese population, we explored the association in general Japanese men aged 55-75 years.Methods and Results:The cross-sectional study included male participants who had both national health checkup data and the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) in the same calendar year between 2009 and 2017. LUTS severity was evaluated by IPSS. A robust Poisson regression model was used to assess the association between LUTS severity and the composite CVD outcome [coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, or atrial fibrillation (AF)] and each component of the composite outcome. Prevalence ratio (PR) was adjusted for conventional cardiovascular risk factors. Of 16,781 male participants (mean age, 67±5 years), mild LUTS were observed in 9,243 (55.1%); moderate, 6,445 (38.4%); and severe, 1,093 (6.5%). Compared with the mild LUTS group, moderate LUTS [PR 1.18, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.10-1.25, P<0.001] and severe LUTS (PR 1.38, 95% CI 1.24-1.53, P<0.001) were significantly associated with a higher prevalence of CVD. LUTS severity was associated with higher prevalence of CAD and stroke, but not AF. CONCLUSIONS The severity of LUTS was associated with a higher prevalence of CVD, especially CAD and stroke, independent of conventional CVD risk factors.
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- Yoshihiro Tanaka
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.,Center for Arrhythmia Research, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.,Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- Center for Arrhythmia Research, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.,Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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Dietary reversal reverts diet-induced alterations in obstructed bladders of Wistar rats. Nutrition 2021; 89:111346. [PMID: 34166895 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2021.111346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of diet reversal to standard chow on diet-induced changes in structure and function of normal and obstructed bladders in male Wistar rats. METHODS Eighty animals were equally divided into sham-surgery and bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) dietary groups and fed standard chow (control), high-carbohydrate, high-fat, and high-protein diets. BOO groups had surgically induced BOO, whereas sham surgery was performed on sham groups at the end of week 8. Animals were continued on the treatment diets for 4 wk after surgery, then the diets were all changed to standard chow for the remainder of the study period. Bladder weight, detrusor contractility, Rho-associated protein kinase (Rho-kinase), and myosin light chain kinase were determined. Polymerase chain reaction was used to assay for transforming growth factor-β, connecting tissue growth factor, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, and platelet-derived growth factor subunit A levels in the bladder. C-reactive protein, insulin-like growth factor-1, nerve growth factor, and C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 12 concentrations were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The collagen content of the bladder was estimated by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. RESULTS Reversal of diet to standard chow resulted in reversal of diet-induced changes in all variables measured in obstructed bladders. High-fat-diet-induced alterations in normal bladders were also reversed. CONCLUSION The results suggested that in obstructed bladders of animals, reversal of the diet could reverse all diet-associated changes that increase inflammation and fibrosis in obstructed bladders. This is especially important in changes related to high consumption of fatty diets and associated lower urinary tract symptoms.
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Moussa M, Papatsoris A, Chakra MA, Fares Y, Dellis A. Lower urinary tract dysfunction in common neurological diseases. Turk J Urol 2020; 46:S70-S78. [PMID: 32384046 DOI: 10.5152/tud.2020.20092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The lower urinary tract has the main function of urine storage and voiding. The integrity of the lower urinary tract nerve supply is necessary for its proper function. Neurological disorders can lead to lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) and cause lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Common causes of neurogenic LUTS or LUTD include spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, cerebrovascular accidents, cauda equina syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and multiple system atrophy. The pathophysiology is categorized according to the nature of the onset of neurological disease. Assessment requires clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, imaging, and urodynamic studies. Impaired voiding is most often managed by clean intermittent self-catheterization if the postvoid residual urine exceeds 100 ml, whereas storage symptoms are most often managed by antimuscarinic medications. Intradetrusor injection of botulinum toxin type A is emerging as an effective treatment for managing refractory neurogenic detrusor overactivity. This review provides an overview of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and management of LUTD in patients with central and peripheral common neurological diseases.
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- Mohamad Moussa
- Department of Urology, Al Zahraa University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Al Zahraa University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Urology/General Surgery, Areteion Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Semczuk-Kaczmarek K, Płatek AE, Szymański FM. Co-treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms and cardiovascular disease - where do we stand? Cent European J Urol 2020; 73:42-45. [PMID: 32395322 PMCID: PMC7203768 DOI: 10.5173/ceju.2020.0029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Introduction The relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is well established. A healthy lifestyle with a good quality diet and regular physical activity is important for reducing the severity of LUTS. Material and methods A literature search was performed on the subject of association between LUTS and cardiovascular risk. Results The recent data indicates that therapy for cardiovascular risk reduction might also reduce the severity of LUTS (e.g. statins reduce the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH] and slow down the progression of LUTS in patients with hyperlipidaemia). Hypertensive patients treated with angiotensin II receptor blockers have a lower severity of LUTS. This paper shortly discusses the relationship between the occurrence of LUTS and CVD and the potential clinical implications regarding the management of the patients. Conclusions Patients with lower urinary tract symptoms require a holistic approach and cooperation of a urologist and cardiologist to diagnose concomitant cardiovascular diseases as early as possible and implement appropriate treatment. Antihypertensive, antithrombotic, hypolipemic therapies and healthy lifestyles reduce not only cardiovascular mortality, but also might reduce the severity of LUTS.
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- Department of General and Experimental Pathology with Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology (CEPT), Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1 Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Saad F, Doros G, Haider KS, Haider A. Hypogonadal men with moderate-to-severe lower urinary tract symptoms have a more severe cardiometabolic risk profile and benefit more from testosterone therapy than men with mild lower urinary tract symptoms. Investig Clin Urol 2018; 59:399-409. [PMID: 30402573 PMCID: PMC6215782 DOI: 10.4111/icu.2018.59.6.399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose To analyze data from an observational, prospective, cumulative registry study in 805 hypogonadal men stratified by mild or moderate-to-severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) according to International Prostate Symptom Score. Materials and Methods A total of 412 men underwent testosterone therapy (TTh) with injectable testosterone undecanoate, 393 men served as untreated controls. Measures of urinary function, anthropometric and metabolic parameters were performed at least twice per year. Results Data from 615 men with mild LUTS (253 treated, 362 untreated) and 190 with moderate-to-severe LUTS (159 treated, 31 untreated) were available. During a follow-up period of 8 years a significant improvement of LUTS was noted for all TTh-patients whereas the control-groups showed deterioration or fluctuation around initial values. Despite advancing age, TTh fully prevented worsening of symptoms. In parallel, a considerable improvement of anthropometric parameters, lipids and glycemic control, blood pressure, C-reactive protein, and quality of life was found. Moderate-to-severe LUTS was associated with worse cardiometabolic risk profile at baseline as well as worse cardiovascular outcomes during follow-up in comparison to mild LUTS. Effect size of TTh was more pronounced in men with moderate-to-severe than with mild LUTS. Conclusions Correcting hypogonadism by TTh is highly effective and safe for improving LUTS in hypogonadal men. TTh may also improve cardiometabolic risk and major adverse cardiovascular events.
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- Farid Saad
- Global Medical Affairs Andrology, Bayer AG, Berlin, Germany .,Gulf Medical University School of Medicine, Ajman, UAE
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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Homma Y, Gotoh M, Kawauchi A, Kojima Y, Masumori N, Nagai A, Saitoh T, Sakai H, Takahashi S, Ukimura O, Yamanishi T, Yokoyama O, Yoshida M, Maeda K. Clinical guidelines for male lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Int J Urol 2017; 24:716-729. [DOI: 10.1111/iju.13401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Yukio Homma
- Department of Urology; Graduate School of Medicine; The University of Tokyo; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Urology; Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine; Nagoya Japan
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- Department of Urology; Fukushima Prefectural University of Medicine; Fukushima Japan
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- Department of Urology; Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine; Sapporo Japan
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- Department of Urology; Kawasaki Medical School; Kurashiki Japan
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- Department of Urology; Nagasaki University; Nagasaki Japan
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- Department of Urology; Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine; Kyoto Japan
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- Department of Urology; National Center of Geriatrics and Gerontology; Obu Japan
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- Department of Urology; Maeda Clinic of Internal Medicine; Ageo Japan
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Belayneh M, Korownyk C. Treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in benign prostatic hypertrophy with α-blockers. CANADIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN MEDECIN DE FAMILLE CANADIEN 2016; 62:e523. [PMID: 27629686 PMCID: PMC5023361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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- Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta
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Presicce F, De Nunzio C, Tubaro A. Editorial Comment from Dr Presicce et al. to Emerging links between non-neurogenic lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction, metabolic syndrome and its components: A systematic review. Int J Urol 2015; 22:992. [DOI: 10.1111/iju.12889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Fabrizio Presicce
- Department of Urology; Sant’Andrea Hospital; “Sapienza” University of Rome; Rome Italy
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- Department of Urology; Sant’Andrea Hospital; “Sapienza” University of Rome; Rome Italy
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- Department of Urology; Sant’Andrea Hospital; “Sapienza” University of Rome; Rome Italy
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