Of the PSA tests performed, 37,483 (16.1%) were inappropriate. On univariate analysis, inappropriate PSA screening was increased among male healthcare providers, urologists and healthcare ...

This consisted of six sections relating to PSA testing, with several questions within each section: (i) indications for PSA testing, (ii) investigations performed to test for prostate cancer, (iii ...

The PSA test may be performed as a diagnostic test in cases of suspected prostate cancer due to urinary symptoms, previous clinical or family history or the results of a physical examination.

Despite guidelines recommending against it, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is often performed in elderly men with a life expectancy of less than 10 years.

What is the PSA test? It helps determine whether you have cancer of the prostate, a walnut-sized gland enfolding the duct leading from the bladder to the penis. The test measures how much of a ...

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels typically have correlated with prostate biopsy results in the detection of prostate cancer, but that correlation no longer exists for men with a normal ...

Early cancer detection significantly improves treatment success and survival rates through various screening methods. Regular ...

A promising new test is detecting prostate cancer more precisely than current tests, by identifying molecular changes in the prostate specific antigen (PSA) protein, according to new research.

Should You Get a PSA Test? Many experts recommend against routine PSA blood screening for prostate cancer, yet many men may still wonder whether they should get one.

Groundbreaking new prostate cancer test found to improve detection of aggressive forms The simple test can be performed at home and does not require a visit to the GP ...

The PSA is a test which is required to be checked after a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. And this test is performed as per the NCCN guidelines within one month or four to six weeks ...