Rapid Reference to BPH
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-7234-3380-4 (ISBN)
Description
"Rapid Reference to BPH" will provide the reader with authoritative and accessible information from a clinical expert in the field, to assist with treatment decisions. Each title in the "Rapid Reference" series covers diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of the disease area. They also contain drug listings, clinical trial information, future developments, FAQs and website listings to keep the reader up to date with new developments and to extend their knowledge of the disease area. With patients becoming better informed about the nature and management of their conditions, "Rapid Reference" is a timely new series that offers doctors easy access to the best information for patient care and management.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
85 illus
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7234-3380-4 (9780723433804)
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Content
Section 1- Epidemiology The ageing male Epidemiology of BPH Economic considerations Natural history of BPH BPH and sexual function Section 2 - Assessment and management Assessment of the man with LUTS Assessment in primary care Assessment in secondary care Differential diagnosis (prostate cancer) Section 3 - Evidence base for Treatment Active monitoring Phytotherapy Alpha-blockade 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors Minimally invasive interventions Traditional surgical intervention Section 4 - tables and charts Algorithm for management in primary care Relative efficacy and morbidity of the various treatments PSA counselling Risk tables IPSS questionnaire Frequency volume chart International inventory of erectile function