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New Guidelines Rule Out Prostate Screening for Men Over 75
The hazards outweigh benefits, government task force reports

Generic Proscar Approved
Treats enlarged prostate

Prostate Drug Use May Mean Cataract Surgery Change
Flomax and other alpha-blockers may cause 'floppy iris syndrome,' but experts say simple eye drop change is all that's needed

Saw Palmetto Won’t Ease Enlarged Prostate
Rigorous study shows the herbal supplement doesn't improve on placebo

New Help for Urinary Dysfunction
Drug helps men with severe chronic prostatitis

Two Drugs Better Than One for Enlarged Prostate
Used separately for years, the combo slows progression of condition more effectively

Massive Prostate Cancer Trial
Men needed for national prevention study

New Help for Enlarged Prostates
Prescription drug now available to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia

Antibiotic Approved for Chronic Prostate Infection
One-third of men over 50 may have chronic bacterial prostatitis