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Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

The diagnosis of prostate cancer, including the use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening and the potential for screening and detection biases.

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Jan 18, 2026
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How does PSA density measured by MRI compare with TRUS‑based PSAD for predicting clinically significant prostate cancer?

PSA density calculated from MRI-derived prostate volume (MRI‑PSAD or mPSAD) generally outperforms PSAD derived from transrectal ultrasound (TRUS‑PSAD) for predicting clinically significant prostate ca...

Jan 17, 2026

How does regular ejaculation affect prostate cancer risk in men over 50?

A body of large observational studies finds that higher ejaculation frequency is associated with a lower subsequent risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer, including in middle-aged and older men...