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MPS2-AS Urine Test: Reducing Biopsies in Prostate Cancer Surveillance
A new urine test, MPS2-AS, shows promise for detecting aggressive prostate cancers in men on active surveillance, potentially reducing the need for repeated biopsies. The test is based on the FDA-approved MyProstateScore 2.0 (MPS2) assay and can identify tumors at Grade Group 3 (Gleason 4+3) or higher, the threshold at which treatment is generally recommended. In a study of 223 men undergoing surveillance biopsies, the MPS2-AS test correctly detected 93% of higher-grade tumor
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Jan 3
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Prostatitis
Prostatitis refers to inflammation of the prostate gland and is categorized into acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial...
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Jan 26, 2025
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in men worldwide. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in...
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Jan 26, 2025
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, commonly seen in aging men. It can lead to urinary...
Teodora Gjorgieva
Jan 22, 2025
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