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Drug therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia overviewed

Published in Health Insurance Law Weekly, August 14th, 2005

Scientists gave an overview on the management of drug therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

According to recent research from Germany, "5a-Reductase inhibitors and a(1)-receptor blockers are established options for symptomatic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Achieving maximum efficacy is contingent on correct dosage and requires careful patient selection in view of the substance class employed."

"All applicable preparations exert only a low-grade effect on prostatic obstruction. This condition should be excluded by appropriate urological examination before treatment is initiated," explained R. Berges and colleagues, PAN...

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Source: Health Insurance Law Weekly (2005-08-14)

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