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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition that affects older people with a prostate. Stromal and epithelial cells increase in number, causing the prostate to get bigger. It often happens in the periurethral region of the prostate, with large discrete nodules compressing the urethra. Symptoms include hesitancy during urination, interrupted or decreased urine stream (volume and flow rate), nocturia, incomplete voiding and urinary retention. The evidence included 1 systematic ...

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Oral health is fundamental to health and well-being across the life span. Dental caries (cavities) and periodontal disease (gum disease) are common and often untreated oral health conditions that affect eating, speaking, learning, smiling, and employment potential. Untreated oral health conditions can lead to tooth loss, irreversible tooth damage, and other serious adverse health outcomes. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) commissioned a systematic review to evaluate screening and ...

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Cryotherapy is the use of extreme cold to freeze and remove abnormal tissue. The evidence for cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis is limited and includes people with different types of rhinitis. The evidence does not raise any major safety concerns, but the procedure can have complications. The short-term evidence is promising, but it is still uncertain how well the procedure works, particularly which group of patients will benefit most from the procedure and how long the effect of the treatment ...

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Some treatments for cancer or other medical conditions can damage the ovaries (gonadotoxic treatment). This can lead to early menopause and infertility. For people who are going to have treatments that may damage their ovaries, cryopreservation of oocytes or embryos before the treatment begins are options for preserving fertility. These both involve ovarian stimulation, which may lead to a delay in treatment. Embryo cryopreservation also requires sperm from a partner or donor. Before starting ...

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FIT detects small amounts of blood in faeces, which is a sign of possible colorectal cancer. Evidence shows that offering the test in primary care can identify people who are most likely to have colorectal cancer. These people can then be prioritised for referral to secondary care, while people who are less likely to have colorectal cancer can avoid unnecessary investigations. There is a lack of evidence on using dual FIT in primary care, using FIT in people aged under 40, and using FIT in ...