A new study from a German research group is likely to fuel concerns about some of the risks associated with prostate biopsy.
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A new study from a German research group is likely to fuel concerns about some of the risks associated with prostate biopsy.
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Today’s news reports cover items on: Gene expression and prostate cancer progression Risk of complications from in-office prostate biopsy Post-RALP voiding function Urinary toxicities after IMRT-SIB Drugs in development for CRPC
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Two new studies address issues related to erectile function and voiding function following radical prostatectomy: The first deals with erectile and voiding function following cryotherapy in a contemporary group of patients The second provides an interesting report on the potential of single-dose erythropoetin prior to radical surgery as a means to optimize post-surgical eretile function.
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