The finger-up-the-bottom examination for prostate cancer has been drawn into question. An international panel of experts recently suggested that so-called digital rectal examination for “active ...

Each year prostate tissue samples are taken from over a million men around the world -- in most cases using 12 large biopsy needles -- to check whether they have prostate cancer. This medical ...

About 20 years ago I was working as a sub-editor on a London newspaper, and fell into a happy but unhealthy routine of driving to work and sitting at a desk all day. While competing with a workmate to ...

Q: Who require a PSA screening test? A: The use of the PSA test along with a digital rectal exam has been approved to help detect prostate cancer in men 50 years of age or older. The two tests are ...

The prostate gland, though small, plays a crucial role in men’s health. Located below the bladder, this walnut-sized organ often goes unnoticed until problems arise. Medical experts emphasize that ...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men but often goes unnoticed. Experts stress early screening, awareness ...

This section presents medications that are known to potentially lead to 'Prostate examination abnormal' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with ...

A DOCTOR has revealed why men must never turn down a rectal examination by the NHS. The procedure, which involves a doctor inserting a lubricated finger into the rectum, is a “vital” screening tool ...

A cheap, easy and accurate test for prostate cancer could be in surgeries within months. Studies show the new urine test to be twice as reliable as the existing blood test for detecting the disease – ...

To date, there is only a limited amount of information on the significance of using DREs for prostate cancer diagnosis among Asian men. The objective of this study was to evaluate DREs for prostate ...