Tag: multiparametric MRI

WARNING: The following information might make you wonder if your prostate gland has been exposed to harmful chemicals. Let’s start with some old news about Agent Orange. The years are 1962-70. U.S. troops are fighting in Vietnam. A plant killer called Agent Orange (named for the orange stripe on its 55- gallon storage drums) is keep reading

“For the last 40 years the prostate’s been unusual in that we’ve been interrogating men who were at risk of prostate cancer with a random needle deployment of the organ, which we don’t do in any other organ systems in relation to cancer. I think we always knew it was unreliable, and that the diagnosis was uncertain, but I think we just didn’t realize... keep reading

One of the most exciting gatherings of medical minds is the Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology (EAU). Urology Today describes it as “Europe’s biggest urological event with specialists and affiliated medical professionals gathering for a critical assessment of clinical practices and key research developments..." keep reading

From our perspective at the Sperling Prostate Center, the title question is somewhat absurd. I would respond with, “Who DOESN’T benefit the most from multiparametric MRI of the prostate?” The powerful 3T multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) that we offer provides... keep reading

Previously, we posted a recommended caution that men of African American descent discuss possible risks of going on Active Surveillance (AS) even when early clinical factors suggested they qualify for AS. Then, the authors of a 2018 paper noted that the observational studies encouraging more use of AS were largely composed of White men, raising the question of whether positive results of those studies should be applied to Black men. After reviewing studies that focused on Black men, they concluded... keep reading

When multiparametric MRI goes head-to-head against transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), it continues to demonstrate clear seniority in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer. Although conventional grayscale ultrasound can provide better results when combined with additional power using b-mode or Doppler USS, newer technologies continue to be developed. These include... keep reading

Vienna is one of the most romantic cities in Europe. It is the home of the Waltz King, Johann Strauss Jr., whose music sends women in gowns and men in tuxes whirling around over 400 balls per year. This City of Beauty is where the snow globe was born, mesmerizing generations of children. Did you keep reading

No doubt you are aware that many toxic substances are associated with higher cancer risk, and when there’s definite evidence of causing cancer, they are called carcinogens. For example, several national and international bodies have linked Agent Orange with prostate cancer (PCa) and numerous other cancers or cancer precursors. However, there are studies that suggest keep reading

When it comes to prostate MRI, experience matters. Discover why choosing an expert with a proven track record can make all the difference in accurate, reliable results. keep reading

Starting over a decade ago, I collaborated on research into MRI imaging features that lend themselves to Artificial Intelligence training sets for the detection/diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa). As an early AI contributor, I’m always happy to learn how other PCa physicians integrate AI into their practice. I was delighted when CancerNetwork (home of the keep reading