Prostate News Archive
24-Sep-2011
Prostate Biopsy Doubles Risk of Hospitalization for Men in Study
Men who receive prostate cancer biopsies are more than twice as likely to end up in the hospital from complications than those who don?t get the procedure, a report says, highlighting risks with the practice. In Older Men, Prostate Biopsies Can Raise Risk of Hospitalization
THURSDAY, Sept. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Almost 7 percent of men 65 and older who have a prostate biopsy are hospitalized within 30 days of the procedure, a new study indicates. Private Insurance, Better Prostate Surgery Outcome?
U.S. men who have surgery for prostate cancer seem to fare better if they have private insurance rather than public coverage through Medicare or Medicaid, a new study finds
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