Authors
Latest:
How to assemble a Thompson Retractor for midline transabdominal retroperitoneal surgeryThe patient presented with a large right renal mass who elected for right radical nephrectomy with possible inferior vena cava.
Latest:
Clinical Insights on Optimal Perirectal SpacingIn the third article of this series, Amar U. Kishan, MD, provides clinical insights on the use of perirectal spacers for patients who receive hypofractionated radiation or SBRT.
Latest:
Tips for successfully mentoring other physiciansHere are some helpful hints for launching your physician mentor-mentee relationship.
Latest:
Dr. Lara reviews the evolving systemic therapy paradigm in renal cell carcinoma“The question of who is a candidate for active surveillance is hard to answer because this is a bedside, gut decision," says Primo Nery Lara, Jr, MD.
Latest:
The management of high-risk localized prostate cancer: Back to the future"I predict the future treatment for men with truly high-risk prostate cancer will see a fusion of what was thought to be standard local treatments combined with multimodality therapies that were initially impactful only in the more advanced disease state," writes Michael S. Cookson, MD, MMHC, FACS.
Latest:
Tips for optimizing productivity and collaboration for trainees who go unmatched in urology"Going into the upcoming application cycle, I am now a bit more excited and a little less terrified," writes Leah Ashton, MD.
Latest:
Leveraging technology to empower patients and reduce physician burnoutImplementing the right practice technology can not only mitigate physician burnout, it can also enable patients to take charge of their own care experience.
Latest:
Expert shares best practices for keeping a medical office cleanHere are 5 best practices for cleaning a medical office.
Latest:
PARP inhibitors: Treating mCRPC from a genetic basisTreatments provide a targeted therapeutic strategy for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Latest:
Artificial intelligence is the new ghost author in urological research“Although the future of AI within science is uncertain, disclosure of the use of AI is an excellent first step to balance academic integrity with disruptive innovation,” the authors write.
Latest:
Future Landscape of Prostate Cancer and Rectal SpacersThe expert panel concludes their discussion with a look toward the future of prostate cancer treatment and the evolving role of rectal spacers.
Latest:
Workplace violence in health care remains rampant as preventive efforts continueEven before the pandemic, violence against health care workers was escalating.
Latest:
FDA approves niraparib/abiraterone tablet for BRCA-positive mCRPCThe approval of the niraparib/abiraterone dual-action tablet for BRCA-positive mCRPC is based on findings from the phase 3 MAGNITUDE study.
Latest:
Closing Thoughts on Urology Practice Management and Treatment of Advanced Prostate CancerClosing out their discussion on how treatment and management of advanced prostate cancer affects their clinical practice, expert urologists consider how the therapeutic landscape continues to evolve and look toward future evolutions in care.
Latest:
Better evidence for efficacy of postmenopausal incontinence treatments neededUrinary symptoms were not significantly improved from local estrogen use in most studies, though an improvement in vaginal symptoms was observed.
Latest:
Fluoroscopic Imaging and Other Developments in UrologyThe rationale for utilizing fluoroscopic imaging as well as other evolving technologies that are currently being developed and explored in urology.
Latest:
Urologic research and COVID-19: Unmasking the silver liningIn this column, the authors discuss how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) shutdown yielded unexpected opportunities in urologic research.
Latest:
Forward Looking NMIBC Treatment Advancements and Needs in 2024In this final episode, panelists conclude with reflections on the significant progress made in treating NMIBC over the past decade, particularly in the last 5 years. Looking ahead to 2024, experts in urology express excitement about investigational treatments (ie, cretostimogene grenadenorepvec and UGN 102), the potential for personalized medicine, emphasizing the need to understand molecular characteristics of the disease for better treatment customization. The session also highlights the importance of balancing quality of life with effective treatment strategies, and the prospect of utilizing emerging therapies early in the disease process.
Latest:
ARV-766 shows promising efficacy and tolerability in mCRPCResults presented from a phase 1/2 trial of ARV-766 demonstrated efficacy and tolerability in patients whose metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer progressed after androgen receptor pathway inhibitor therapy.
Latest:
Money Matters: Expert on why annuities are the “Swiss Army knife” of personal financeSocial Security benefits aren’t sufficient to fund retirement for most people. And given the aging of the population and projected trust-fund shortfall, they may be less generous in the future.
Latest:
Perioperative cabozantinib shows promise in metastatic kidney cancerPerioperative treatment with cabozantinib is feasible with early signs of clinical activity in patients with intermediate- and poor-risk metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
Latest:
Fertility preservation in patients with testicular cancer"Full discussion of the various fertility preservation options and an understanding of the fertility implications of the various treatment modalities must be understood by patients for them to make optimal decisions for their reproductive futures," write the authors.
Latest:
Race-based adjustment of eGFR: Current opinions and impact on urologic oncology“As other factors such as access to care, socioeconomic conditions, patient preference, and other unknown confounders might have played a role in the observed disparity, it is still unclear whether overestimating the postoperative eGFR of Black patients contributes to the lower use of nephron-sparing approaches in this population,” the authors write.
Latest:
Despite overall gains, leadership and payment gaps remain for women in medicine"The good news is that women have been entering medicine in increasing numbers for more than three decades. The not-so-good news is that women are still underrepresented and underutilized in positions of power," writes Deborah M. Shlian, MD, MBA.
Latest:
EP. 4B: Educating Patients on Their Treatment Options for LG UTUCIn this companion article, Armine K. Smith, MD, reflects on the role of kidney-sparing approaches for LG UTUC and emphasizes the importance of patient-provider communication when making treatment decisions.
Latest:
Expert insight on ransomware: Is your practice prepared?Ransomware has never been a more serious threat for health care organizations, even small medical practices.
Latest:
Closing Thoughts on Urology Practice Management and Treatment of Advanced Prostate CancerClosing out their discussion on how treatment and management of advanced prostate cancer affects their clinical practice, expert urologists consider how the therapeutic landscape continues to evolve and look toward future evolutions in care.
Latest:
How APPs can be involved with genitourinary cancer careA nurse practitioner discusses how she supports multiple providers in a large academic practice.
Latest:
Moving transperineal prostate biopsy into the clinicLearning curve for technique is short, but capital expenditures are required.
