Test out different models and brands in the store. Avoid any timer that is the least bit confusing! Most machines require you to count the number of hours between the time you set the machine and the time you want the bread done. So, if you are setting the machine at 9pm and you want the bread done at 8am.
What does PSA mean â Prostate Specific Antigen What is PSA? Prostate Specific Antigen PSA, is an enzyme found in the blood produced exclusively by prostate cells. Normal levels of PSA in the blood are small amounts between 0-2.5 ng/ml. Higher than normal levels, greater than 2.5 ng/ml, can be caused by cancer or benign, non-cancerous conditions such as enlarged prostate, prostate inflammation, infection, or trauma. All elevated readings of PSA should be checked.
The PSA Blood Test. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate and released in very small amounts into the bloodstream. When thereâs a problem with the prostateâlike the development and growth of prostate cancerâmore and more PSA is released. It eventually reaches a level where it can be easily detected in the blood. During a PSA test, a small amount of blood is drawn from the arm, and the level of PSA is measured: Levels under 4 ng/mL are usually considered ânormal.â Levels over 10 ng/mL are usually considered âhighâ Levels between 4 and 10 ng/mL are usually considered âintermediate.â PSA is not a perfect test. Levels can be elevated if other prostate problems are present, such as BPH or prostatitis. Some men with prostate cancer may even have low levels of PSA. PSA can also be diluted in men who are overweight or obese, due to a larger blood volume, and a biopsy at a relatively lower number (i.e. 3.5 instead of 4) should be considered. The Digital Rectal Exam