prostate cancer

Synergistic antitumor interaction of valproic acid and simvastatin sensitizes prostate cancer to docetaxel by targeting CSCs compartment via YAP inhibition

Background: Despite the introduction of several novel therapeutic approaches that improved survival, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) remains an incurable disease. Herein we report the synergistic antitumor interaction between two well-known drugs used for years in clinical practice, the antiepileptic agent with histone deacetylase inhibitory activity valproic acid and the cholesterol lowering agent simvastatin, in mCRPC models.

Prostate cancer screening research can benefit from network medicine: an emerging awareness

Up to date, screening for prostate cancer (PCa) remains one of the most appealing but also a very controversial topics in the
urological community. PCa is the second most common cancer in men worldwide and it is universally acknowledged as a complex
disease, with a multi-factorial etiology. The pathway of PCa diagnosis has changed dramatically in the last few years, with the
multiparametric magnetic resonance (mpMRI) playing a starring role with the introduction of the “MRI Pathway”. In this scenario the

A protein corona sensor array detects breast and prostate cancers

Following exposure to human plasma (HP), nanoparticles (NPs) are coated with a biomolecular layer referred to as a protein corona. We recently revealed that characterizing the protein coronas of various NPs may provide a unique opportunity for cancer identification and discrimination. In other words, protein corona profiles of several NPs, when being analyzed using classifiers, would provide a unique "fingerprint"for each type of disease.

Concurrent repair of inguinal hernias with mesh application during transperitoneal robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: Is it safe?

? The repair of inguinal hernias during Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP) has been published in several studies, which have demonstrated its effectiveness and safety . Overall, it has been observed that the hernioplasty adds on an average, 12–15 min in total surgical time . No significant difference was found between RARP with or without concomitant hernioplasty, with respect to hospitalization or bleeding complications . This procedure can be performed both robotically or laparoscopically depending on patient and surgeon preference.

Negative multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging for prostate cancer: what's next?

Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate has excellent sensitivity in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). Nevertheless, the clinical utility of negative mpMRI (nMRI) is less clearMultiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate has excellent sensitivity in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). Nevertheless, the clinical utility of negative mpMRI (nMRI) is less clear. OBJECTIVE: To assess outcomes of men with nMRI and clinical follow-up after 7 yr of activity at a reference center.

MRI/US fusion-guided biopsy: performing exclusively targeted biopsies for the early detection of prostate cancer

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to validate the role of MR/Ultrasound Fusion-Guided Targeted Biopsy as a first diagnostic modality in subjects with clinical suspicion of prostate cancer (PCa). MATERIALS AND METHODS: 108 men (age range 46-78 years) with clinical suspicion for PCa (PSA > 4 ng/mL) underwent multiparametric MRI of the prostate (mpMRI) and, when suspicious lesion were found (according to the PIRADSv2 scoring system), targeted biopsy was performed. All patients without significant alteration patterns at mpMRI have been referred for follow-up at 1 year.

Adding systematic biopsy to magnetic resonance ultrasound fusion targeted biopsy of the prostate in men with previous negative biopsy or enrolled in active surveillance programs

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) targeted biopsy (TBx) of the prostate demonstrated to improve detection rate (DR) of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) in biopsy-naive patients achieving strong level of evidence.

Association between male infertility and male-specific malignancies: systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based retrospective cohort studies

Objective: To investigate the current evidence that correlates impaired male fertility with the risk of developing male-related malignancies. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based retrospective cohort studies. Setting: Not applicable. Patient(s): Men diagnosed with impaired fertility status and subsequently observed to determine incidence risk in developing testicular cancer (TCa) or prostate cancer (PCa). Intervention(s): Not applicable.

Prognostic performance of magnetic resonance imaging-guided biopsy in defining prostate cancer anterior lesions

Purpose: Diagnosis of anterior prostate cancer (PCa) can be quite challenging, often leading to delay in treatment. mpMRI-guided biopsy (GB) has been introduced aiming to increase the number of diagnoses of clinically significant PCa with fewer cores. The aim of our study is to compare pathological findings of prostate biopsy, In-bore or Fusion technique, with histopathological evaluation of radical prostatectomy.

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