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What’s New in Urology   The latest, up to date treatment information     Urinary and Fecal Incontinence:   Interstim therapy is a proven neuromodulation

Aggressive Prostate Tumors Linked to Diabetes Although studies have suggested that men with diabetes mellitus (DM) are at lower risk of prostate cancer (PCa), new

Mortality from Renal and Pelvis Cancers Higher in Places with Fewer Docs   WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mortality rates from kidney and renal pelvis cancers (KCa) are increased

Osteoporosis Program Helps Men on Androgen Suppression for Prostate Cancer WASHINGTON, D.C.—Men receiving androgen suppression for prostate cancer (PCa) and participated in an osteoporosis disease

Remission of Urologic Symptoms Not Uncommon   WASHINGTON DC – The natural history of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and overactive bladder (OAB) may involve

Lymph Node Density May Help Predict Bladder Cancer Death Risk WASHINGTON, D.C.—Lymph node density (LN-density) may have prognostic relevance in patients with lymph node-positive bladder

Eating Barbecued Hamburgers Well Done May Raise Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer WASHINGTON, D.C.—Men who eat grilled or barbecued hamburgers or any red meat that

Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A Injection for Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity and Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial Purpose We determined the efficacy of onabotulinumtoxinA for

Cyclosporine Tested As Treatment for Difficult Interstitial Cystis Cases A urologist told attendees of the American Urological Association 2011 annual meeting he has had promising

Large Renal Masses Grow Faster than Small Ones   Renal masses greater than 4 cm in diameter tend to grow faster than smaller ones, a

Stone Incidence Rising Among Adolescents WASHINGTON, D.C.—The incidence of renal stones has doubled among adolescents over a 25-year period, but has remained stable in younger

The USPSTF last reviewed the evidence on prostate cancer screening and made recommendations in 2008. In an effort to update these guidelines, the USPSTF conducted

Stats Don’t Lie: Avoiding Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer   Carter HB BJU Int. 2011;108:1684-1695 Introduction The most significant development in urology last year was the

FRIDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) — Early-onset of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia [AGA]) may be a marker of male urinary symptoms associated with an

Newswise — SEATTLE – Initial results of a multicenter study coordinated by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center indicates that two investigational urine-based biomarkers

Prostate cancer risk halved for subfertile men Involuntary childlessness owing to reduced fertility is a concern for many men. However, these men do have one

Space Researchers Develop Ultrasound Technology That Detects, Treats Kidney Stones Just the mention of kidney stones can cause a person to cringe. They are often

The American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual Genitourinary Cancers Symposium was held from Feb. 2 to 4 in San Francisco and attracted approximately 2,500 participants

Weight loss may prevent leaky bladder in diabetes By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut

Prostate Cancer Surgery Myths and … Lies, Lies and More Damned Lies CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Bert Vorstman, a urologist with

The Use of Newer Antiepileptic Drugs in Patients With Renal Failure Abstract and Introduction Abstract Seizures and chronic kidney disease are both common and often

Novartis Announces Termination Of ALTITUDE Study With Rasilez®/ Tekturna® In High-Risk Patients With Diabetes And Renal Impairment Novartis announced that following the seventh interim review

Can Proteins In The Blood Predict An Early Death? Certain measures of kidney health may predict who is likely to die prematurely, according to a

The Effect of Simvastatin in Penile Erection Abstract The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of simvastatin in erectile dysfunction (ED) secondary

Medical Male Circumcision In East And South Africa Is Effective In Preventing HIV In eastern and southern Africa, expanding voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for

Novel Role Identified For PEA-15 Protein In Cancer Growth A new study from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center reveals that PEA-15, a protein previously

Drug Clears Chronic Urinary Infections In Mice Drug Clears Chronic Urinary Infections In Mice Main Category: Urology / Nephrology Also Included In: Infectious Diseases /

Encouraging People To Donate Their A Kidney To A Stranger Yesterday on bmj.com two professionals debate whether doctors should encourage their patients to donate a

Save PSA Testing and Make a Public Comment Soon, Says AUA November 7, 2011 — Americans are being urged by a spokesperson from a major