Biparametric MRI Is Less Expensive, More Accurate Than Biopsy
Two problems face men who have a high PSA or abnormal digital rectal exam (DRE). First, they are often referred for a conventional TRUS needle … Read more
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What Are The Benefits of Using mpMRI Before Prostate Biopsy?
Terrific news and a great way to start off 2017! On January 17, the prestigious medical journal The Lancet issued online publication of a British … Read more
What to Do After Your Prostate Biopsy
If your doctor has recommended that you undergo a prostate biopsy to examine your tissues for prostate cancer, you’re probably reading everything you can find … Read more
What is a Prostate Biopsy?
So you’ve overcome your fear of prostate exams and have finally gotten the ordeal over with. Hopefully, your doctor has informed you that all is … Read more
What is the Hospitalization Rate After A Prostate Biopsy?
Men who are considering a prostate biopsy may take comfort in the results of a new study which showed the hospitalization rate is low after … Read more
Can You Get an Infection From a Prostate Biopsy?
Approximately one million prostate biopsies are performed each year in the United States, typically to help identify whether a man has prostate cancer. This moderately … Read more
How to Prepare for a Prostate Biopsy
How to prepare for a prostate biopsy is something you may wonder about if you and your doctor have determined that you will undergo this procedure. … Read more
Can a Prostate Biopsy Cause Infection?
Can a prostate biopsy cause infection? If your doctor has scheduled a prostate biopsy for you, should you be worried about serious complications and infection? Considering … Read more
How to Prevent Prostate Biopsy Complications
After conducting a survey among urologists, a research team from Oakland University determined that a study is needed to find ways to prevent prostate biopsy … Read more
Can a Prostate Biopsy Cause Bacterial Prostatitis?
Can a prostate biopsy cause prostatitis is a question asked by many men before undertaking a prostate biopsy procedure to see if they have prostate … Read more
What is a TRUS Biopsy?
Question: What do transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy and MRI prostate scans have in common? Answer: Almost nothing. While both try to find cancer in … Read more
Should I Do A Multiparametric MRI Before Having A Prostate Biopsy?
In medicine, change sometimes happens with two steps forward but one step back. For example, in the early 20th century, delivering babies in hospitals became … Read more
Does Prostate Size Increase Prostate Biopsy Problems?
Men who have a large prostate or who have been hospitalized during the year prior to undergoing prostate biopsy are at increased risk for prostate … Read more
What Are The Limitations of Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS) For Detecting Prostate Cancer?
Did you ever make a pinhole camera when you were young? Pinhole cameras are the most basic type of camera. All you need is a … Read more