Benjamin L. Maughan, MD, PharmD, highlights key studies presented at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting regarding biomarkers and the evolution of first-line treatments in renal cell carcinoma.
For the first time, the trial will examine the efficacy of SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel in reducing late gastrointestinal toxicity and improving the quality of life in patients receiving stereotactic body radiotherapy for the treatment of prostate cancer.
"The main benefit, I guess, for Aquablation over TURP, is the fact that the sexual side effects are much better when compared to TURP," says Mohamad Baker Berjaoui, MD.
Treatment of azoospermia after exogenous testosterone use may require aggressive medical therapy, according to Kelli Gross, MD.
The expert panel concludes their discussion with a look toward the future of prostate cancer treatment and the evolving role of rectal spacers.
Oliver Sartor, MD, discusses how unmet needs and clinical challenges for PSMA imaging in prostate cancer patients include standardizing interpretation criteria, addressing false negatives in certain tumor phenotypes, improving accessibility and cost-effectiveness, and developing strategies for patients with low PSMA expression or PSMA-negative disease.
"On-going innovation will continue to drive UTUC management forward, and with it will come on-going challenges of how to best study a relatively rare disease," write the authors.
“A hybrid telehealth approach expands access to specialized care, reduces travel burdens, promotes timely interventions, and enables continuous management of health conditions,” writes Kara Hartl, MD.
The panel concludes by addressing unmet needs in prostate cancer management, with a particular focus on improving risk stratification methods.
Experts on prostate cancer discuss current unmet needs in the therapeutic landscape and outline treatment considerations for patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy.
Grace Khaner and Melissa A. Laudano, MD, share their thoughts on the potential for expanding the use of vibegron early in treatment for OAB.
"The global shortage of ICM has necessitated rapid adaptation of workflows and clinical pathways, which are particularly important for practicing urologists who are evaluating patients for hematuria," write Yair Lotan, MD, and colleagues.
Wayne Kuang, MD; and Matt T. Rosenberg, MD, discuss how overactive bladder presents with distinct pathophysiological mechanisms between genders, requires different diagnostic approaches when distinguishing from benign prostatic hyperplasia in men, impacts quality of life in older adults, benefits from early primary care intervention, and necessitates improved patient advocacy and educational initiatives for optimal management outcomes.
“Health care technology has largely failed to deliver on its promise to make the management of patient care simpler, easier, and less stressful for clinicians,” writes Oron Afek.
If automation can enhance efficiency and reduce provider dissatisfaction while improving patient health, there’s a strong case for introducing automation into the mix, writes industry expert Eric Demers.
Section 179 of the IRS Tax Code allows businesses to deduct up to the full purchase price of qualified equipment, technology, software, and other qualifying purchases from their taxes within the same tax year.
"Without interoperability, electronic insurance billing would be nearly impossible. Insurance payers, healthcare providers and claim clearinghouses all rely on interoperability at their core," writes Lisa Taylor.
"Viral vectors are basically a blueprint of the virus that's used to carry the DNA payload into the target tissue, but the problem is they have some issues," says Katherine Chan, MD, MPH.
This prestigious recognition is given to one urologist or administrator each year who has significantly contributed to the field of urology within the first ten years of their practice.
Recent trends in medical audits and what physicians can expect with the CMS changes in 2021 to the documentation of E/M codes.
In this video, part 4 of a 4-part series, panelists discuss how primary care providers can address patient questions on prostate cancer screening.
Panelists conclude their discussion by reflecting on key learnings and sharing advice for patient-centric management in overactive bladder (OAB) treatment, specifically focusing on effective communication and overlooked aspects of patient care. They offer guidance to other providers on enhancing patient experiences, particularly with procedures like Botox. The episode wraps up with each expert sharing their final thoughts and anticipations for advancements in OAB treatment in 2024, highlighting their commitment to addressing patient needs in this evolving field.
"This article serves as a summary of the literature published in the past 3 years, documenting the impact of exercise and physical activity on prostate cancer development and on cancer-specific, treatment-related, and patient-reported outcomes," writes Christine Ibilibor, MD, MSc.
“Systemic therapy for RCC has changed very quickly. Every year, it's exciting to see that we're getting new developments, new drug approvals, and changes in the standard of care,” says Wenxin (Vincent) Xu, MD.
"The global shortage of ICM has necessitated rapid adaptation of workflows and clinical pathways, which are particularly important for practicing urologists who are evaluating patients for hematuria," write Yair Lotan, MD, and colleagues.
"Based on the LEA and S1011 trials, it has become clear that patients do not benefit from an extended LND, and a standard bilateral pelvic LND is the standard of care," write Amir Soltani-Tehrani, MD, and Kamal S. Pohar, MD.
“I always encourage urologists and physicians in general to keep up with the organizations that they're a part of, like the AUA, that often advocate on your behalf," says Ruchika Talwar, MD.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer an alternative asset to stocks or bonds that provide a convenient way to get income from rental properties without the risks and commitment of owning directly.
Explore strategies for seamless coordination between urologists and medical oncologists to ensure uninterrupted, patient-focused care in prostate cancer treatment.
The panel concludes by addressing unmet needs in prostate cancer management, with a particular focus on improving risk stratification methods.