Category: Imaging & mpMRI

Some men will do just about anything to avoid seeing a doctor until a symptom like pain or bleeding suddenly freaks them out. If you’re one of them, you may be contributing to a shorter life. Many cancers, including prostate cancer (PCa), have no early symptoms, yet that’s when they can still be cured. Failing keep reading

Imagine a world championship boxing match. The two contestants are different screening methods for prostate cancer (PCa). The winner will be crowned King of Screening. In one corner stands the current reigning champion, PSA. He has managed to retain the title for decades. Although some have questioned his ability to land accurate punches, he’s still keep reading

What’s more important: saving men’s lives or saving healthcare dollars? Obviously, saving life is the top priority. But, if the two values could be combined at a single stroke, who wouldn’t jump at it? The way to achieve this integration is spelled out in a Nov. 2022 online JAMA Oncology article. In “Cost effectiveness of keep reading

The “Story of the Three Bears” has captured the imagination of millions of children since its original version was published in 1837. The tale has evolved over time. In modern versions, the mischief-making invader of the bears’ home has changed from a bad-tempered old woman to Goldilocks, a hungry girl wandering in a forest. Let’s keep reading

Who invented the microscope? Credit for putting multiple lenses in a tube in order to gain a magnified view goes to two Dutch lens makers in the 1590s, Zacharias Jansen and his father, Hans. One of the first uses of microscopy in medicine occurred around 1650 when... keep reading

One of the most troubling conditions for men is chronic prostatitis. It is estimated that 5-10% of men suffer from this inflammation, which can cause pain, urinary difficulties, sexual dysfunction, and psychological stress. keep reading

“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” These words, attributed to Yogi Berra, are a humorous way of saying that we can remember the past and live in the present—but what lies ahead exists in a fog of uncertainty. In medicine, it’s important to manage expectations, since no treatments come with absolute guarantees. keep reading

Experts say, turn to an expert when best results matter. If you have high standards when it comes to caring for valued objects and personal wellness, you won’t be content with do-it-yourself problem solving. Whether it’s about a possession as humble as a prized but malfunctioning power tool, or as lofty as a sub performing keep reading

If you grew up in a northern climate, winter brought snow. As a kid, you quickly learned that some snow was good “packing.” This meant you could make a snowman. A snowman is built from the bottom up, and requires a very large ball as the base. You start with a small sphere, and roll keep reading

The earlier the better. That is the principle behind locating suspected metastasis (spread) of prostate cancer (PCa) anywhere in the body. This includes both soft tissue and bones. The sooner such colonies are identified, treatment plans can be created to extend life... keep reading