What's New in Epidemiology?

Eur Urol Focus. 2018 Jan;4(1):11-13. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2018.02.003. Epub 2018 Feb 12.

Abstract

There have been a number of recent advances in the epidemiological study of male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Here, we have reviewed the most novel and important literature. Studies assessing the risk factors, natural history as well as impact of male LUTS are included, focussing on recent progress in the field.

Keywords: Benign prostatic hyperplasia; Epidemiology; Lower urinary tract symptoms; Nocturia.

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antioxidants / adverse effects
  • Bicycling / statistics & numerical data
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Depression / chemically induced
  • Depression / epidemiology
  • Digital Rectal Examination / methods
  • Humans
  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms / diagnosis
  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms / epidemiology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nocturia / epidemiology*
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / complications
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / epidemiology*
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / genetics
  • Risk Factors
  • Sexual Behavior / physiology

Substances

  • 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors
  • Antioxidants