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 procedures allow your surgeon to target small areas of the prostate rather than the entire prostate gland. By […]
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 of the prostate sparing normal tissue. This reduces damage to surrounding structures like blood vessels and nerves which are important […]
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 more accessible and cost-effective option than its branded counterpart) introduced when […]
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 than” if they cannot achieve an erection or maintain it sufficiently for sexual intercourse. They frequently believe […]
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 body and injected back into the penis. Proponents of P-shots name many possible […]
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 and urgency, waking up at night to urinate, a feeling of incomplete voiding, and dribbling […]
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 of ED. In this article, we discuss several ways to improve blood flow, and while this […]
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 (or many) ads for this supplement, a compound derived from a shrub that grows in the southeast […]
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 known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate. Enlarged prostate is common and […]
The competition in the market for erectile dysfunction medication is heating up, with more online sellers devising creative ways to try to differentiate themselves from the traditional ED pills offered by urologists. This article will discuss the sublingual dissolvable/soluble tablets that some online providers sell. They claim these tabs facilitate erections faster and at a […]