Urinary incontinence

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Stress Incontinence
• Urge Incontinence
• Overflow Incontinence
• Functional Incontinence
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Other Treatments
• Behavioral Treatments
• Medications
• Surgery
• Other Procedures
• Catheters and Collection De...
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Sling Procedure Versus Burch Colposuspension The sling procedure is better than Burch colposuspension in treating stress incontinence but may cause more post-operative urinary complications, according to results from an important 2007 New England Journal of Medicine study. In the first large-scale clinical trial to directly compare these two types of surgery, 47% of women who underwent the sling procedure had no urinary incontinence 2 years after surgery, compared with 38% of women who received the Burch procedure. However, 63% of women who had the sling procedure (and 47% of women who underwent the Burch procedure) experienced urinary tract infections following surgery. - 0 Comments

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Causes of Benign Prostatic ...
• Causes of Lower Urinary Tra...
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnostic Tests
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Other Treatments
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Self-Management for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Men who receive training in lifestyle and behavioral approaches may be able to successfully manage BPH without drugs or surgery, suggests a 2007 study in the British Medical Journal. Men in the study were trained to self-manage their lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), a condition that often accompanies BPH. Self-management approaches included limiting daily fluid intake, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and urinating at least once every 3 hours. - 0 Comments

Impotence (Erectile dysfunction)

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Risk Factors
• Lifestyle or Psychological ...
• Physical Causes
• Prognosis
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Injections or Topical Treat...
• Other Treatments
• Natural Remedies
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights FDA Warns about Dietary Supplements In 2006 and 2007, the FDA issued numerous warnings about “natural” dietary supplements promoted for erectile dysfunction and sexual enhancement. These products -- marketed under names such as “True Man,” “Energy Max,” “Rhino Max”-- contain illegal substances that can interact with prescription drugs and dangerously lower blood pressure. The interaction risks are greatest for men with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease who take prescription drugs that contain nitrates. - 0 Comments

Exercise

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Recommended Exercise Method...
• Exercise's Effects on the H...
• Exercise's Effects on Diabe...
• Exercise's Effects on Bones...
• Exercise's Effects on the L...
• Exercise's Effects on Weigh...
• Exercise's Effects on Other...
• Complications
• Motivation
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Chronic Conditions and Exercise:

• A new study found that aerobic and resistance training significantly reduced fatigue in men undergoing radiation treatments for prostate cancer. Fatigue is a common side effect of such treatments.
• Doctors at the Mayo Clinic found that exercise improves the physical and emotional well-being of patients with Alzheimer's disease. The patients exercised for as little as 60 minutes each week. - 1 Comment
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Prostate cancer

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Prognosis
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Conditions with Similar Sym...
• Screening and Diagnosis
• Tests to Determine Severity...
• Treatment
• Treatment Options by Stagin...
• Treatment for Localized Pro...
• Surgery
• Radiation Treatments
• Options if Treatments Fail...
• Other Treatments
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights New Guidelines for Localized Prostate Cancer In 2007, the American Urological Association (AUA) released updated guidelines for treatment of localized prostate cancer. The guidelines recommend that:

• Patients should be classified as low, intermediate, or high risk, depending on their PSA levels, cancer stage, and tumor aggressiveness.
• Doctors need to consider patients’ personal preferences and quality of life concerns as well as their clinical status.
• Standard treatment options include active surveillance (watchful waiting), surgery, or radiation therapy. Initial androgen deprivation therapy (hormone therapy) is seldom recommended for localized prostate cancer.

New Guidelines for Androgen Deprivation Therapy

• The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2007 guidelines recommend that doctors delay androgen deprivation therapy for advanced prostate cancer until patients develop symptoms. - 0 Comments
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Infertility in men

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Male Reproductive System...
• Sperm Abnormalities
• Causes
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Assisted Reproductive Techn...
• Complications of Assisted R...
• Other Treatments
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights New At-Home Fertility Test Kit Fertell, the first at-home fertility test kit, became commercially available in June 2007. The Fertell kit contains tests to screen for both male and female infertility. Men can test their semen for concentrations of motile sperm, while women can test their urine for levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (a marker for egg quality). - 0 Comments