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Comparing HIFU to Nanoknife

HIFU, or high-intensity focused ultrasound, and NanoKnife, also known as reversible irreversible electroporation, are excellent focal therapies in the treatment of prostate cancer. When we say focal, in the context of cancer treatment, we mean that these…
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Comparing HIFU To Radical Prostatectomy & Radiation for Prostate Cancer

Focal high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a less invasive option for qualifying patients who have unilateral intermediate-grade prostate cancer. It is an alternative to radical prostatectomy and radiation. Focal HIFU can target a focused area…
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Cialis Vs. Tadalafil – Is There Any Difference?

Let’s dive right in and get you the answer you want. There is no difference between Cialis and Tadalafil. They are the same compound, with Cialis being the brand name approved by the FDA in 2003, and Tadalafil being the generic name (representing a…
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Shockwave Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Erectile dysfunction is one of the most disruptive and concerning issues that men’s health specialists and urologists treat. While most cases of erectile dysfunction are physical, they have a distinct psychological effect as well. Men often feel “less…
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P-Shots or Priapus Shots – Legit or All Hype

Men with compromised sexual function or who reach middle age and want to optimize their bodies may have heard of men’s clinics offering P-shots, also known as Priapus shots. These are shots of platelet-rich plasma or PRP harvested from the man’s own…
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Urolift Changes Robert’s Lifestyle So He Can Enjoy Life to Its Fullest

In the world of men’s urologic health, there are few, if any, conditions more prevalent than BPH or enlarged prostate. It is estimated that about 50% of 50-year-olds and 90% of 80-year-olds experience BPH, and its symptoms include urinary frequency…
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Improving Blood Flow to Fight Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a physically and emotionally disruptive concern for men that often revolves around impaired blood flow to the penis. Many men follow lifestyles that don’t promote efficient blood flow, which can increase the risk or worsening…
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Do Supplements Like Saw Palmetto Work When Treating BPH

In our consultations with men suffering from symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, also known as BPH, patients often ask us about heavily marketed supplements like Saw Palmetto. If you’ve watched TV over the years, you’ve almost surely seen one…
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Should You Drink Less If You Have BPH?

If you are experiencing lower urinary tract symptoms, like getting up to urinate several times each night, having feelings of not fully emptying your bladder, or having urgency or frequency to urinate throughout the day, you likely have a common condition…