FDA approves avelumab as frontline maintenance in urothelial carcinoma
July 01, 2020
The FDA has approved the PD-L1 inhibitor avelumab for the frontline maintenance treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
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Patients undergoing post-URS stent placement more likely to visit ED
July 02, 2020
Study results show wide variation in stent placement following ureteroscopy.
AUA 2020: Disorders of ejaculation guidelines hailed as “most scientifically rigorous to date”
June 30, 2020
Alan W. Shindel, MD, provides an expert summary and analysis of the 2020 AUA Guidelines for Disorders of Ejaculation.
MRI laser focal therapy effective in prostate cancer
MRI-guided laser focal therapy showed a better safety profile than standard treatments for patients with localized prostate cancer.
Rechargeable neuromodulation system safe and efficacious through 1 year
June 30, 2020
The reduction in urinary urgency incontinence episodes observed was “quite significant,” an investigator said.
Sulopenem hits key end point in phase 3 uncomplicated UTI trial
June 29, 2020
The novel oral penem anti-infective compound sulopenem showed stronger clinical activity than ciprofloxacin in patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections with quinolone resistant pathogens, according to findings from the phase 3 SURE1 trial.
It’s time to prepare for upcoming E/M coding changes
June 29, 2020
The deletion of code 99201 is among the evaluation/management coding changes for 2021.
AUA 2020: Experts explain new guideline for advanced prostate cancer
June 29, 2020
William Lowrance, MD, and Michael S. Cookson, MD, highlight the core components of the new AUA Guideline for Advanced Prostate Cancer.
Intervention enhances periprocedural antibiotics adherence for in-office cystoscopy
June 26, 2020
A 4-step quality improvement intervention increased compliance with American Urological Association guidelines for periprocedural antibacterial prophylaxis for high-risk patients receiving cystoscopy.
Dr. Weiss on defining nocturia and separating it from overactive bladder
June 26, 2020
In this interview, Gopal H. Badlani speaks to Jeffrey P. Weiss, MD, regarding how Weiss defines nocturia and separating the symptom from overactive bladder.
Consensus guideline for advanced prostate cancer released by AUA, ASTRO, and SUO
June 25, 2020
The American Urological Association, American Society for Radiation Oncology, and Society of Urologic Oncology have released a joint guideline for advanced prostate cancer to address the growing treatment options and complexity of the paradigm.
AUA updates guideline for surgical management of BPH-related lower urinary tract symptoms
June 25, 2020
The guidelines are an evidence-based clinical reference for the treatment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to BPH.
House-passed HEROES Act promises relief for physicians
June 25, 2020
"The HEROES Act makes key improvements to the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Programs," writes Yehuda A. Sugarman of the AACU.
Nerve sparing during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy linked to higher risk of ipsilateral positive surgical margins
June 24, 2020
A real-world analysis found that nerve sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy increased the risk of ipsilateral positive surgical margins.