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Advice on using technology to enhance patient–physician communicationResearch has shown that follow-up text messages are more effective than telephone calls at reducing hospital readmissions or emergency department visits following hospital discharge.
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Laser vaginal rejuvenation: What urologists need to know"The world of laser vaginal rejuvenation is fast paced, with new companies adding a laser platform nearly each month," write Jessica DeLong, MD, and Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD.
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Sealing devices show distinct advantages in studySeal strength tests on two laparoscopic instruments indicate that each offers separate advantages when sealing ureters and blood vessels, researchers reported at the World Congress of Endourology & SWL.
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Prostate specific antigen standardization: Making sense of the controversyEfforts to standardize PSA assays were undertaken a decade ago, but PSA standardization remains controversial.
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Pre-radical prostatectomy leakage, pad use predicts post-radical prostatectomy continenceBaseline urinary continence status, based on a strict definition of no leakage or pad use, is predictive of improved return of continence following radical prostatectomy, according to University of Chicago researchers.
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Study shows peer support program can alleviate physician burnout“Physician recipients of peer support reported improved well-being, decreased negative emotions and stigma, and perceived positive cultural changes within their departments,” the authors wrote.
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Shared appointments improve patient satisfaction, accessAlthough shared medical appointments are a radical departure from the traditional doctor-patient visit, they are being conducted by a handful of urologists.
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You chose to be a urologist, now count your blessings"The next time you think about what you would do instead of becoming a doctor and especially a urologist, just stop and be thankful you chose urology," writes Neil H. Baum, MD.
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Low-risk prostate cancer well managed with active surveillanceDrs. Scott B. Shappell and Leonard S. Marks discuss clinical use of urine PCA3 mRNA testing for prostate cancer.
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Low-risk prostate cancer well managed with active surveillanceDrs. Scott B. Shappell and Leonard S. Marks discuss clinical use of urine PCA3 mRNA testing for prostate cancer.
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Transvaginal mesh: Further study of risks, benefits neededIt's not clear yet whether transvaginal mesh offers superior anatomic or symptomatic outcomes compared to traditional apical suspension repairs.
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Expert discusses unmet needs in urologic care for LGBTQ patients"Specifically for our transgender and gender-diverse patients, there are still insurance issues and access issues in general," said Diana K. Bowen, MD.
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Water ablation’s safety, efficiency in BPH assessedAn image-guided technique for treating LUTS associated with BPH is reproducible and promising, researchers say.
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Poem: I'm PSA and I am FuriousThis was written by Sivaprasad Madduri, MD, a urologist at NorthWest Clinic, Poplar Bluff, MO.
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Bladder augmentation: What the future holdsThis article reviews current developments in cellular scaffods, the process of cell seeding, and the importance of a favorable in vitro environment for regeneration.
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Bladder augmentation: What the future holdsThis article reviews current developments in cellular scaffods, the process of cell seeding, and the importance of a favorable in vitro environment for regeneration.
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Bladder augmentation: What the future holdsThis article reviews current developments in cellular scaffods, the process of cell seeding, and the importance of a favorable in vitro environment for regeneration.
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Study: No significant link between diabetes Tx, bladder CaA new study reports no statistically significant increase in the risk of bladder cancer among patients treated with the diabetes drug pioglitazone (Actos), despite previous studies suggesting an association.
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ACA changes create fresh collecting challenges for urology practicesIf you’re in private practice, your profits will be directly affected by how your staff can manage and adapt to ACA-related coverage changes.
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Challenging case: Hematuria in man with a history of prostate CaA 63-year-old African-American male presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of painless gross hematuria for one day. He reports dark red urine with clots causing occasional dysuria, difficulty emptying, and light-headedness.
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Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery in urologic patients: What does the future hold?In this article, we briefly review the literature suggesting LESS is safe and holds a potential advantage over conventional laparoscopy. We then describe our techniques and outcomes for performing an extirpative (nephrectomy) and reconstructive (pyeloplasty) LESS procedure.
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Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery in urologic patients: What does the future hold?In this article, we briefly review the literature suggesting LESS is safe and holds a potential advantage over conventional laparoscopy. We then describe our techniques and outcomes for performing an extirpative (nephrectomy) and reconstructive (pyeloplasty) LESS procedure.
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Large retrospective study identifies racial disparity in surgical management for BPHA logistic regression analysis controlling for other major comorbidities, patient age, insurance status, and type of medical therapy found that Black patients were almost 40% less likely than White patients to undergo surgery for BPH.
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Is low-intensity surveillance feasible for patients with high-risk NMIBC?The study compared regimens for patients with high-risk non–muscle invasive bladder cancer.
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AACU: Circumcision controversy could hike urologists' liability premiumsControversies related to circumcision could lead to a rise in medical liability for urologists performing this procedure, writes the American Association of Clinical Urologists' Tim Lytle.
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How to reward employees for a job well doneHere are some tips for developing an incentive plan that will keep your medical staff motivated.
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Pre-visit BPH decision aid provides valuable insights and optimizes careThe research also showed that the decision aid was well-received by patients as both satisfaction of men who used the tool and their willingness to recommend their physician were very high.
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What is your reaction to the new AMA president describing health care as being in crisis?"The burden of preauthorization, reimbursements not keeping up with inflation, and consequently, our abilities to staff and maintain our offices and pay our employees at appropriate levels are also affecting our ability to care for patients," said urologist Ronald P. Kaufman Jr, MD.
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PSA disadvantages discussed with minority of menA minority of patients are involved in shared decision-making about prostate cancer screening with PSA, but new strategies to incorporate shared decision-making into practice are being investigated.
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Majority of nocturia patients have nocturnal polyuriaDrs. Shlomo Raz and Ja-Hong Kim discuss recent advances in the treatment of stress incontinence.
