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Urinary dysfunction troubles men who undergo prostate removal

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Men with prostate cancer who have their prostate removed cite sexual dysfunction as the most common side effect after surgery, but urinary dysfunction troubles these patients most, reports a University of Florida researcher. What’s more, many aren’t emotionally prepared to face these complications.

Filed under Research, Health, Aging on Wednesday, January 30, 2008.

UF scientists test the safety of experimental drug for vision loss

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a first-of-its-kind safety research study, University of Florida researchers have injected an anti-inflammatory compound into the eye of a person with a sight-robbing disease.

Filed under Research, Health, Aging on Thursday, January 3, 2008.