What does this mean? Researchers have found that a genomic variant in a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) called rs11672691 influences...
Archive for category: Prostate Cancer Screening
Who Should Not Use Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer – Dr. David Samadi Explains
Dr. David Samadi provides his opinion on recent research showing a man with low-risk prostate cancer is a good candidate for using...
Unhealthy Body Weight & Metabolic Syndrome Can Lead to BPH – Dr. David Samadi Clarifies How
Dr. David Samadi provides his expert opinion on recent research showing men who carry excess weight with a high waist circumference...
What is Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA)? – Dr. David Samadi Explains What PSA Is And The Importance Of Your PSA Level
PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. It is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland. This antigen helps keep the semen...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment Should Be Individualized – Dr. David Samadi Explains Why
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) affects approximately 50% of men between the ages of 51 - 60 & up to 90% of men over the age of 80...
The Digital Rectal Exam For Prostate Cancer – Dr. David Samadi Explains Why it May Be Time To Desert It
According to a recent study by National Center for Biotechnology Information, PSA testing outperforms the digital rectal exam in...
Good Health & Lifestyle Habits May Reduce a Man’s Prostate Cancer Risk – Dr. David Samadi Explains How
The risk for prostate cancer & a variety of other medical conditions can be reduced by practicing Dr. Samadi’s five good health habits...
Men Should Get a PSA Test Before The Age of 50 – Dr. David Samadi Emphasizes On The Importance
September is prostate cancer awareness month. All men over the age of 40 should get a single PSA test. This will help in detecting prostate...
New Test Can Provide A More Accurate Prognosis For Prostate Cancer Patients – Dr. David Samadi
Men diagnosed with prostate cancer can be provided with a more accurate prognosis of their risk of death from the disease...
What Are The Stages Of Prostate Cancer? Prostate Cancer Staging And Survival Rates
Prostate cancer stages are based on a number of different factors, including prostate cancer screening tests such as a digital rectal exam...