Month: July 2024

Numerous studies have validated the hypothesis that if mpMRI does not detect significant prostate cancer (PCa), no biopsy is needed; but if a biopsy is indicated, MRI-targeted biopsy overcomes the problems of the TRUS random biopsies. It minimizes the number of needles while maximizing diagnostic accuracy. As one paper states... keep reading

Inflammation is a normal response to injury, disease, invasion by bacteria or viruses, exposure to toxins, and radiation. Acute inflammation is rapid, temporary, and protective. It gradually disappears as healing proceeds. However, other types of inflammation are “silent” and can linger indefinitely. This is called chronic inflammation. It can trigger cancerous mutations in many organ cells, including the prostate gland... keep reading

Prostatitis is considered the most common urinary tract problem for men under 50, and the 3rd most common above that age. Previously, we described a promising paper about tadalafil (an ED drug) helping ease prostatitis symptoms, but like all research, repetition of results is necessary to confirm the evidence. Now, a more recent study adds the authority of higher level research... keep reading

British physicist Stephen Hawking (1942-2018) was globally recognized as one of the most gigantic intellects in our time. According to study.com, Hawking was awarded “…thirteen honorary degrees, the Franklin Medal, the Hughes Medal, the Albert Einstein Medal, the Wolf Prize in Physics, the Albert Einstein Award, and many more.” For Hawking, unraveling the mystery of keep reading

At the time of this writing, the long-time co-host and weatherman of the Today show, Al Roker, is recovering from prostate cancer (PCa) surgery. Roker used his air time to announce his diagnosis of early stage but aggressive disease, in part as a chance to raise awareness of PCa among black men. Roker’s summary reflects the ongoing dialogue—and at times, debate—in the clinical world over prostate cancer (PCa) among African American men. Are black men at greater risk, and if so, why? keep reading

In the world of women’s health, word about new tests and treatments gets out quickly. Countless women know about two gene mutations, BRCA1 and BRCA2. When these two genes function normally, they help to make sure cells don’t proliferate out of control. However, certain mutations can dramatically raise breast cancer risk. In the world of men’s health, news about personal wellness concerns tends to spread more slowly, so today we're getting the word out about how those two genetic mutations actually increase a man’s risk for prostate cancer... keep reading

John Gray’s bestseller Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus confirmed for many readers what they suspected all along. His book explains how men and women have innately distinct natures. Guess what? Mother Goose beat him to the punch by nearly four centuries! In a nursery rhyme she instructs us that males and females keep reading

At the Sperling Prostate Center, we embrace the saying, “If it’s good for the heart, it’s good for the prostate—and vice versa.” It’s our way of reminding everyone that if you want prostate wellness, follow the principles of healthy diet, exercise, stress management, and right relationships that support total body wellness. I’ve posted numerous blogs keep reading

Two academics teamed up to write an elegant review of four areas in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making increasing contributions to the world of prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis and treatment planning. One hails from the East Coast, the other from the West Coast. First, Dr. James B. Yu is a radiation oncologist in Hartford, keep reading

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets (Machine Learning, Deep Learning) are gaining ground in identifying disease conditions in medical imaging such as MRI and CT scans. However, whether the images are interpreted by humans alone or with the assistance of AI, the findings must be communicated in the form of a written report delivered to keep reading