Use of a receiver operating characteristic curve to evaluate a serum marker. Br J Urol. 1995; 75: 341-346.Gillatt D, Reynard JM : What is the normal range for prostate- specific antigen- use of a receiver operating characteristic curve to evaluate a serum marker. Brit. J Urol 75:341–...
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located under the bladder and next to the rectum of people assigned male at birth (AMAB). It surrounds the urethra, a tube that transports urine from the bladder and through the penis. The prostate plays an important role in sexual reproduction. It help...
What Happens After a Prostate Exam? You should get your DRE results right away and PSA test results in a day or so. You can return to your normal activities right away. It's possible that you'll have light bleeding from your rectum, but this is rare. It happens more often if you ha...
A bra may give your breasts support and help you feel more comfortable. It is normal for breasts to grow unevenly. By the end of puberty, your breasts should be about the same size. Your breasts will fill out and fully develop in 1 to 4 years. Hair growth is usually one of the ...
Roughly 40% of women experience a UTI at some time, and it is the most common infection seen in women. Healthcare costs related to UTIs exceed over $1.6 billion per year.There are different types of UTIs based on where the bacteria goes. An uncomplicated UTI is a bladder infection in ...
The normal tissue DNA repair system, called mismatch repair (MMR), can correct in the process of DNA replication errors. However, due to the lack of MMR genes in tumor cells or defects in the process of replication repair, the possibility of gene mutation is increased [2]. It can be ...
The study of sexual dimorphism in psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders is challenging due to the complex interplay of diverse biological, psychological, and social factors. Males are more susceptible to neurodevelopmental disorders including inte
If it doesn’t liquefy, it may indicate the presence of an infection of the seminal vesicles and/or the prostate. Fig 4: More parameters measured in a sperm test Semen pH Semen is typically a slightly alkaline substance, with a normal pH of 7.2-8.0. An abnormally high or low semen pH...
Full size image Route(s) for CoV-2 entry to the CNS The SARS-CoV-2 virus could enter the CNS via the hematogenous or neuronal routes. The hematogenous route It is either pleomorphic or spherical, SARS-CoV-2 has a bear’s club–shaped glycoprotein projection known as spike (S) protein ...
Doctors aren't sure exactly what makes BPH happen. It may have to do with normal hormonal changes as you age, but it's not clear. Early in puberty, your prostate doubles in size. Later in life, at around age 25, it starts to grow again. For most men, this growth continues for the...