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Bham Now: How to detect the 2nd most common cancer in men—Dr. Austin Lutz weighs in

Dr. Austin Lutz recently sat down with Bham Now to highlight prostate cancer’s prevalence as the second most common cancer in men. Dr. Lutz emphasizes the importance of early detection through PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) testing, which can […]

Meet the Expert: Dr. Hamilton sits down with Lillie Shockney, RN, MAS

Discussions with patients with cancer who are facing metastatic disease progression must be handled with empathy and compassion. Dr. Joelle Hamilton sits down with Lillie Shockney, RN, MAS, the University Distinguished Service Professor of Breast […]

Dr. Brian Christine Recognized as Center of Excellence for the AMS 700™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis

[BIRMINGHAM, AL]—[June 24, 2024]—Urology Centers of Alabama today announced that Dr. Brian Christine has been designated as a Center of Excellence for the AMS 700™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis (IPP) – a long-term treatment option for […]

Dr. Holley Sits Down with WBRC Fox6 to Discuss BPH

With King Charles of England recently undergoing a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate scientifically known as BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), it has shed light on this common yet often overlooked condition affecting men worldwide. […]

Dr. Bivins speaks with WBRC Fox 6 on Prostate Cancer

Dr. Bivins shares with Fox6 News the crucial role of early detection, emphasizing the power of screening and exams in safeguarding your prostate health.

Prostate cancer screenings encouraged earlier for Black men

  As prostate cancer gains prominence in recent news from U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s prostate cancer diagnosis, the hospitalization of King Charles and the death of Martin Luther King Jr.’s son, Dexter King, it’s crucial […]

Beware of the “Quick Fix” Men’s Clinics

Think of the human body like a sports car – a complex, well-oiled machine that needs regular upkeep to perform at max potential. When it comes time for a repair or a tune-up, odds are […]

ED

DuoLith Shockwave Treatment for ED

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a sexual dysfunction condition that is common in men over the age of 40. Patients affected by ED have experience symptoms such as difficulty developing or sustaining an erection sufficient for […]

Dr. Austin Lutz Discusses Low Testosterone on WBRC Fox 6

In March 2022, UCA’s Dr. Austin Lutz appeared on Fox 6 News at Noon to discuss Low Testosterone in men. Experts estimate about 2 men in every 100 may have low T. The chance of […]

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