Daily Archives: November 9, 2009

Routine Prostate Size Evaluation Not As Effective in Cancer Screening

November 9, 2009 – 2:31 pm

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New Mayo Clinic research studied the association between prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and prostate size and found that routine annual evaluation of prostate growth is not necessarily a predictor for the development of prostate cancer. But the study suggests that if a [...]

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Robotic Repair for Vaginal Prolapse Has Significant Benefits

November 9, 2009 – 9:08 am

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New Mayo Clinic research has found that robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse dramatically reduces patient hospital stay and recovery time. These findings are being presented this week at the North Central Section of the American Urological Association in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Vaginal prolapse is [...]

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