There is nothing very new about the idea that prostate biopsies can affect erectile function in some patients (although we still have very little knowledge of about exactly why this occurs). We have had clear evidence that this effect can occur since 2001. … READ MORE …
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Two newly published papers in the November issue of the Journal of Urology address prospective studies of the use of differing forms of MRI-guided biopsy in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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We often see recommendations that MRI-guided biopsies may be more accurate that transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided biopsies in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. A new systematic review has attempted to assess the current status of data supporting or refuting this recommendation. … READ MORE …
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A new report from another group of Canadian researchers has reported a twofold to fourfold increase in the rate of hospital admissions in Ontario within 30 days of the procedure for men receiving a transrectal ultrasound-guided (TRUS-guided) prostate biopsy between 1996 and 2005. … READ MORE …
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THE "NEW" PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK 