When should I check the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of a 43-year-old man with a clinical diagnosis of acute prostatitis? —Haytham Kawii, MD, Baton Rouge, La. A yearly PSA determination and ...
PARIS — To date, studies of antibiotic course length for treating urinary tract infections in men have been patchy and retrospective. Through recent randomized trials, guidelines can now be based on ...
Prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate, is more common than you might think — it accounts for roughly two million doctor visits every year. The troubling symptoms include burning or painful ...
Many men diagnosed as having prostatitis have pelvic pain but no evidence of bacterial infection, and thus do not benefit from antibiotic treatment. Taylor et al. provide evidence that a considerable ...
Prostate health is an important issue in aging men. Major health complications can arise from prostate issues, including prostate cancer, decreased quality of life because of urinary symptoms, and ...