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digital rectal exam (DRE) as a relatively simple test to check the prostate. Because the prostate is an internal organ, your doctor cannot look at it directly. But because the prostate lies in front of the rectum, they can feel it by inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum....
Multiparametric MRI of the prostate (mpMRI) with its excellent depiction of the anatomy of the prostate and the pelvis has become the preoperative imaging modality of choice [2] for detection of PCa foci. Its ability to detect and localize suspicious prostate cancer foci is warranted to perform...
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If you have had one or more PSA blood tests with an elevated or rising PSA, your doctor may recommend an in-office biopsy guided by ultrasound. This is because only tissue samples can determine whether you have prostate cancer. Right? Actually, no. ...
While it is becoming increasingly common for transgender and gender non-binary individuals to block their transition to puberty and/or use gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) to obtain their desired gender phenotype, little is known about the impact of these manipulations on brain structure and...
A surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in performing surgical procedures to diagnose, treat, and manage various medical conditions. Surgeons use their extensive medical knowledge, expertise, and surgical skills to perform operations that can be li
[60]. Autophagy is modulated by a wide range of proteins encoded by autophagy-related genes (ATGs) in several consecutive stages [61]. Although autophagy is a survival mechanism that helps the cell clear out damaged components [62], defective autophagy signaling is involved in the pathogenesis ...
The duties and responsibilities of a urologist may include: Diagnosis: A urologist is responsible for diagnosing various conditions related to the urinary tract and male reproductive system, such as kidney stones, urinary tract infections, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and testicular cancer. ...
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