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Jardiance and other SGLT2 Inhibitors

SGLT2 (sodium-glucose co-transporter 2) inhibitors are medicines used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. Some common brand names include Jardiance, Invokana, Farxiga, and Brenzavvy, and right now, there aren't any generic versions available. These medications are meant to be taken alongside a healthy diet and exercise.

Oct 3, 2023

The Anatomy of The Prostate

Mar 15, 2023

The prostate is a part of male reproductive system along with the penis, testicles, and seminal vesicles. Located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum, the prostate is a small gland, roughly the size and shape of a walnut and weighs approximately 30 grams or 1 ounce. The urethra, the duct that empties urine from your bladder, is enclosed by the prostate.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Medications

Feb 28, 2023

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate gland enlargement, is caused by the expansion of certain cells (stromal and epithelial cells) in the prostate gland and affects how you urinate. The layer of tissue that surrounds your prostate prevents it from expanding as it enlarges, which causes the gland to pinch the urethra. This leads to your bladder wall getting inflamed and thicker.

What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

Jun 15, 2022

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, often referred to as BPH, is the enlargement of the prostate that is usually benign (non-cancerous) and is common in men as they age. When your prostate becomes enlarged, it usually interferes with one’s ability to urinate due to the fact that the prostate completely surrounds your urethra—the tube that carries urine from your bladder to outside of your body.