As history rode its course through the 20th century, roller coasters just got bigger, and bigger, and their designs ever more inspired. In 1989, the first Mega or Hyper Coaster, over 200 feet-tall, was created in the shape of Cedar Point, Ohioâs Magnum XL-200. And still those coasters got biggerâ¦.
Specifically, the American Cancer Society advises digital prostate exam for men as of the age 40. For men age 50 and over, it recommends the prostate specific antigen blood test. In the case of African American males, among whom the incidence of prostate cancer is twice that of Caucasian men, PSA's are advised as of age 40.
Adolph, a 68-year-old gentleman, has trouble urinating and is scheduled for a rectal exam. What is his most probable condition and what is the purpose of the rectal exam? Adolph probally has hypertrophied prostate, a condition that can be felt from the anterior wall of the rectum.