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Immunotherapy for bladder Ca: What urologists need to knowPeter Black, MD, discusses which patients are currently eligible for immunotherapy, how the indications are likely to expand, some of the common side effects of immunotherapy and their incidence, and the availability of tools to determine which patients are suitable candidates for treatment.
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Nocturia: An update on diagnosis and treatmentIn this video, Alan J. Wein, MD, PhD, discusses recent developments in the management of nocturia, including a new FDA-approved agent; underlying causes; and the role of a voiding diary in patient care.
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Tips for integrating APPs into your practiceAnne E. Calvaresi, DNP, CRNP, RNFA, also discusses best practices that urologists and APPs can follow to ensure they work together well as a team and offers her opinion on the controversy surrounding the use of APPs for performing certain urologic procedures.
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Unmet Needs Surrounding the Treatment of Prostate CancerPaul M. Yonover, MD, FACS, offers closing thoughts on unmet needs and clinical challenges surrounding the treatment of prostate cancer.
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Hydrogel spacer use during prostate RT: Community experienceRecent data support the product’s use in protecting organs at risk for radiation exposure.
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EP. 15: Subsequent Treatment Considerations for Patients with Unsatisfactory Responses to Third-Line Therapy for OABExperts close their panel on OAB by identifying treatment pathways for patients who have an unsatisfactory response to third-line therapy.
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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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Depression and suicide in men: Identifying the riskThis article discusses the risk of depression and suicide in men, focusing on increased risk in men with genitourinary cancer and other urologic conditions.
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Should your practice consider a MIPS virtual group?“Urology practices that are struggling to achieve payment increases and bonuses under MIPS for 2017 and 2018 may reap some strategic benefits from taking the lead in forming virtual groups in subsequent years,” according to Rick Rutherford, CMPE.
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A Look Into The Future of PSMA-Targeted Therapies in Prostate CancerPanelists review the recent FDA approval of the PSMA-targeted therapy Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and discuss additional settings in which it, and other PSMA-targeted treatments, might be used in the future.
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Unintentional injury in men: Trends and risk reductionUrology visits afford a unique opportunity to discuss falls, drug use, and work accidents.
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Saw Palmetto Extracts in BPH and LUTS: Practical Advice on Patient EducationClosing out his discussion on saw palmetto extracts in benign prostatic hyperplasia and lower urinary tract symptoms, Bilal Chughtai, MD, shares practical advice for physicians.
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How wearable devices may optimize post-surgery outcomesRecent studies point to the significant potential activity trackers hold in urology.
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How wearable devices may optimize post-surgery outcomesRecent studies point to the significant potential activity trackers hold in urology.
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Right to try legislation: Questions surround its substanceA bill commonly known as “Right to Try,” or S.204, appears to be a step in the right direction for expanding access to treatment for terminally ill patients who have exhausted all other options.
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Challenging case: A young woman presenting with rapid weight gainAn 18-year-old previously healthy collegiate athlete presented to the emergency room with a rapid weight gain of 20 pounds during the previous 2 months. She complained of significant fatigue and irregular menstrual periods.
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Can finger length predict prostate cancer risk?Christian Lawlor, BSc, Karl Miller, BSc, and David Albala, MD, explore the possible correlation.
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Can finger length predict prostate cancer risk?Christian Lawlor, BSc, Karl Miller, BSc, and David Albala, MD, explore the possible correlation.
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Practical Guidance for Prostate Cancer Imaging: PSMA-PET Scans and Patient SelectionDavid Albala, MD, shares closing advice on using PSMA-PET scans in prostate cancer management and making informed patient selection decisions based on guidelines and practical insights.
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The argument for surgical management of high-risk prostate cancerRadical prostatectomy can provide superior survival compared with radiation therapy, especially in young and healthy men.
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The argument for surgical management of high-risk prostate cancerRadical prostatectomy can provide superior survival compared with radiation therapy, especially in young and healthy men.
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Patient undergoing BPH procedure sues for negligence and malpractice"The patient’s counsel alleged that the urologist had failed to properly inform the patient of the risks and complications associated with the treatment," writes Acacia Brush Perko, Esq.
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Challenging case: A large ‘ticking’ back lipoma and a small renal massThe authors discuss the case of a 57-year-old man who initially presents to a general surgeon with a chief complaint of right lower back and posterior neck pain, with associated soft tissue swelling. On presentation to the authors' institution, he had experienced regrowth of the masses with "ticking" in the right lumbar area that he correlated with his heartbeat. He also reported unintentional weight loss of 15 pounds over the previous 3 months.
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Challenging case: A large ‘ticking’ back lipoma and a small renal massThe authors discuss the case of a 57-year-old man who initially presents to a general surgeon with a chief complaint of right lower back and posterior neck pain, with associated soft tissue swelling. On presentation to the authors' institution, he had experienced regrowth of the masses with "ticking" in the right lumbar area that he correlated with his heartbeat. He also reported unintentional weight loss of 15 pounds over the previous 3 months.
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Challenging case: Persistent hemorrhage following ureteral stent exchangeA 69-year-old woman was transferred from an outside institution to our inpatient service with recurrent gross hematuria. Two weeks prior to transfer, she underwent routine bilateral ureteral stent exchange, which was complicated by gross hematuria with significant clot burden.
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Opportunistic salpingectomy in female urologic surgeryEvidence suggests fallopian tube removal will lead to reduced ovarian cancer incidence.
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Challenging case: A large ‘ticking’ back lipoma and a small renal massThe authors discuss the case of a 57-year-old man who initially presents to a general surgeon with a chief complaint of right lower back and posterior neck pain, with associated soft tissue swelling. On presentation to the authors' institution, he had experienced regrowth of the masses with "ticking" in the right lumbar area that he correlated with his heartbeat. He also reported unintentional weight loss of 15 pounds over the previous 3 months.
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Novel method in the diagnostic arsenal for prostate cancer"The list of methods and biomarkers to help patients and physicians decide whether to perform biopsy is continuously evolving," writes Sigrid Carlsson, MD, PhD, MPH.
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How do smoking and drinking affect fertility?“There exists compelling evidence to suggest smoking and drinking alcohol can have a dramatic impact on male and female reproductive potential,” write Premal Patel, MD, and Ranjith Ramasamy, MD.
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Impact of loneliness in men over age 60Social isolation may have serious health consequences; urologists can help.
