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prostate grows as the male gets older, growing very rapidly during puberty because of the sudden rise in testosterone. In younger men, the prostate is usually around the size of a walnut, but in older men it can grow much larger. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate tissue grows too large and presses on the urethra, which could lead to problems with urination. While BPH is not cancer, and cannot become cancer in any way, it is still a major problem for some…

There is one fact regarding prostate cancer treatment that a majority of doctor's who treat patients with prostate cancer all agree upon. Early detection of the disease can offer a patient's best chance for effective treatment and cure. One of the reasons that prostate cancer claims so many victims is that all too often, the disease is detected only after it has reached advanced stages. By then, the options for treatment and the chances for cure are much smaller. The prostate is a gland within…

the bladder. This is the passage way for urine to leave the body. Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is a disease where there is an unbalanced growth of apoptosis and cells, which can be chronic, resulting from an abrasion in the prostate gland. BPH is the expansion of the prostate which may be a result of an attack on the neck of the bladder or the lumen of the urethra which may cause a struggle during…

Cancer is an abnormal growth of tissues in the body. The cancer cells proliferate at a rate higher than the normal rate of cell division of the normal body cells. This results in the cancerous tissues being larger than the surrounding normal tissues. The tissues therefore competes with the normal tissues for blood supply of oxygen and nutrients, therefore depriving them these essential elements. For this research, I will talk about the Prostatic carcinoma. The prostate gland is a pear shaped…

Risk Disease”. He will also be presenting the 2016 International Endourological Society Program Director’s Award to this year’s recipient, Dr. Evangelos Liatsikos from Patras, Greece. Dr. Funk will be moderating a session on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Below is a synopsis of the Urology division‘s research focus, activities,…

Genitourinary Case Study and Plan of Care Infections like acute prostatitis in the male genitourinary system are rare while disorders like benign prostatic hyperplasia are more common with aging (Yoon et al., 2012). Mr. H.S. is a 60-year-old male with history of urinary issues for two years. Reports today symptoms have increased in severity. He reports today nocturia consisting of 4-5 episodes a night and interference of daily activities related to frequent urination with a decreased urinary…

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a medical condition characterized by prostate enlargement this results in urinary symptoms such as difficulty passing urine, incomplete bladder emptying, or frequently urinating at night. This condition only affects men as women do not have prostate glands. This condition increases in prevalence with age. Progressive enlargement of the prostate may cause significantly bothersome symptoms…

The urination problems caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia cannot be prevented. Some people believe that regular ejaculations will help prevent prostate enlargement. But there is no scientific proof that ejaculation helps. Testicular Cancer occurs most frequently in men from ages 20-35. Highly malignant…

Pediatric Congenital Heart Conditions There are several pediatric congenital heart conditions that can occur and it is important as practitioners that each can be recognized as not to delay treatment. This article speaks of three different types of congenital heart conditions; the presentation, exam, diagnosis, treatment, and any long term effects for the patients. Patent Ductus Arteriosus In utero the ductus arteriosus connects the aorta and pulmonary artery. It allows blood to flow from the…

resulting in braces or surgery later in life; which could change the way they speak. According to the children’s heart foundation “ Approximately 40,000 babies are born each year in the United States with CHD” ( CHF, par. 1). What is CHD? CHD is congenital heart defect; meaning babies are born with an abnormally obstructed heart and/ or large vessels within the heart. Pediatric…