Potentials for the combined therapy of urination disorders in men: the choice of optimal scheme of treatment


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Moderate to severe urination disorders occur in 13-29% of men, and their frequency increases progressively with age. The key for successful use of the capabilities of modern drug therapy is the understanding of the pathophysiological bases of urination disorders. Despite some successes of monotherapy with а- adrenoblockers and 5

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