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Repeat transurethral resection of bladder tumour predicts but does not improve survival
Repeat transurethral resection of bladder tumour prior to radical cystectomy, regardless of whether or not neoadjuvant chemotherapy is administered, does not seem to improve survival in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, reveals a recent study.
Repeat transurethral resection of bladder tumour predicts but does not improve survival
07 Jan 2023
5α-reductase inhibitor treatment implicated in dementia
Men who are receiving treatment with 5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are at increased risk of dementia in the immediate period after initiating treatment, a study has shown. Of note, both finasteride and dutasteride are associated with depression, but neither of them is linked to suicide.
5α-reductase inhibitor treatment implicated in dementia
05 Jan 2023
Relugolix effective, well tolerated in Asian men with advanced prostate cancer
In the subgroup analysis of the HERO trial, the first-in-class oral, highly selective, GnRH* antagonist relugolix was effective and well tolerated in Asian men with advanced prostate cancer.
Relugolix effective, well tolerated in Asian men with advanced prostate cancer
23 Dec 2022
Female, male infertility: Adherence to anti-inflammatory diets may bring new babies
Anti-inflammatory dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet, may improve the chances of conception among couples who struggle with infertility, according to a recent review.
Female, male infertility: Adherence to anti-inflammatory diets may bring new babies
21 Dec 2022
Obesity, overweight up risk of complications from radical cystectomy
Body mass index is independently associated with the development of complications from radical cystectomy, reports a study. Compared to patients with normal BMI, those who are overweight and obese have a higher risk.