Study compares prostate cancer treatment functional outcomes
January 31, 2020
"Irrespective of treatment, fewer than half of men reported the ability to maintain erections sufficient for intercourse at 5 years," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.
Badar M. Mian, MD
Could mpMRI replace prostate Bx for surveillance protocols?
January 13, 2020
"Even in this selected cohort of men with very low-risk features, stable MRI score was not protective against disease progression during surveillance," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.
What do recent studies tell us about finasteride and PCa?
December 5, 2019
"The relevant professional associations in the field of medicine and/or urology must do their part to inform and educate their members about the appropriate use of finasteride and PSA to eliminate avoidable morbidity and mortality from prostate cancer," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.
Survival rates appear comparable for robotic, open cystectomy
November 4, 2019
"It’s critically important to not overemphasize the benefits or overlook the concerns related to new technology or surgical approaches as is too often the case in the marketing campaigns by various centers (both academic and community)," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.
Large study offers more evidence of ADT-Alzheimer’s link
October 17, 2019
"Of note, the number needed to treat analysis revealed that 18 patients treated with ADT resulted in one patient being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and 10 patients treated with ADT resulted in one patient with a dementia diagnosis," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.
Antiandrogens may increase mortality risk in men with CVD
August 30, 2019
Patients with CVD taking abiraterone or enzalutamide have a 43% higher risk of hospitalization, according to a recent study.
Untreated MIBC has short natural course, significant morbidity
August 21, 2019
"There appears to be a strikingly high likelihood of increased morbidity and poor outcomes in patient who are not receiving definitive therapy," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.
Renal mass biopsy safe, but when is it necessary?
July 23, 2019
"While the safety and feasibility of the renal mass biopsy procedure has been established, if or when to obtain the biopsy remains a topic for active discussion," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.
PSA adjustments are required in men taking 5-ARIs
July 3, 2019
"This report brings to light an often-suspected but previously undocumented clinical issue in great and alarming detail," says Badar M. Mian, MD.
PCa study evaluates ‘clinically meaningful’ margins, recurrence
May 27, 2019
"In this study, even if only the higher risk subgroup (unfavorable PSMs and advanced stage/grade) were to receive adjuvant treatment, nearly 75% of patients may potentially be overtreated," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.
