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Safety findings from the final analysis of the phase 3 ARAMIS trial showed that the androgen receptor inhibitor remained well tolerated with longer treatment.

Morgan Petronelli

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Study assesses impact of health literacy on chronic pelvic pain

Addressing the gaps in health literacy may lead to improvement in health outcomes and health care disparities among patients with chronic pelvic pain.

Austin Ward

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Automated medical coding benefits both the practice and the patients

Lourdes Guerrios Rivera, MD, MSc

When you add automation, your medical coding not only improves your margins but also plays a key role in improving patient care.

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What the SWIU Census reveals about the state of women in urology

"As the number of women urologists continues to increase, the field of urology must pay attention to their needs and professional satisfaction as they will constitute an increasing proportion of the future urologic work force," writes Lourdes Guerrios Rivera, MD, MSc.

Denise Juhr

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Urologic research and COVID-19: Unmasking the silver lining

In this column, the authors discuss how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) shutdown yielded unexpected opportunities in urologic research.

Hannah Slater

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Treatment at high-volume facilities linked to improved survival in node-positive prostate cancer

The improved survival was observed in patients treated at high-volume radiation centers with external-beam radiation therapy plus androgen-deprivation therapy.

Jonathan Henderson, MD

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Radioligands and ADT alternatives emerge in prostate cancer treatment

24 days ago

Beyond radioligands, Henderson points to a number of novel therapeutic categories under investigation.

Alan H. Bryce, MD

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Urologic implications of Lynch syndrome

Francesca A. Williamson, PhD

Research indicates Lynch syndrome is associated with urothelial, prostate, and other urologic cancers.

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Is video-based research feasible for pediatric urology visits?

a year ago

"This first paper was really to show that our research methodology was feasible and acceptable with pediatric urology patients and families. We've done that, and now we have a huge corpus of data that we can further analyze through empirical studies," says Francesca A. Williamson, PhD.

Bryn Launer, MD

Launer is a urology resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

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Considerations for palliative care in urologic oncology

Benefits include improved quality of life and symptom management.

United Urology Group

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United Urology Group and its affiliate practices and Prostate Centers USA® are collaborating to revolutionize men's health care with minimally invasive solutions

The inclusion of PAE in the American Urological Association BPH Guidelines offers a non-surgical alternative that can provide long-term relief with minimal downtime and fewer complications, according to the United Urology Group.

Colleen Moretti

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Triplet therapy including darolutamide should be standard of care in mCSPC, data indicate

Results of the ARASENS trial (NCT02799602) demonstrated that darolutamide plus ADT and docetaxel prolonged overall survival regardless of disease volume or risk.

Tracy Ann Politowicz

Brielle Benyon

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Real-world data point to underutilization of germline, somatic testing in mCRPC

"Certainly germline and somatic is recommended for all mCRPC patients to detect HR gene mutations, and consider options for PARP inhibitors,” says Neal Shore, MD, FACS.

Parviz K. Kavoussi, MD

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Chronic orchialgia: How to diagnose and treat the challenging condition

In this interview, Parviz K. Kavoussi, MD, discusses his diagnostic work-up for patients who present with chronic testicular pain and describes conservative and surgical management approaches for the condition.

Terri Gatchel-Schmidt

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Expert explains why automation is key to prior authorization reform

Automating prior authorization is an investment that every health care organization should consider. As the industry grapples with rapid regulatory shifts and acute staff shortages, a tailored automation strategy is key to enhancing patient care and improving operational efficiency.

Chelsea King Arthur

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How data and technology facilitate health equity and boost the overall patient experience

"Digital engagement technology, which can be seamlessly integrated into a health system or hospital's existing processes," writes Chelsea King Arthur.

Brian Hudson

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Is a medical scribe right for your practice?

Glenn T. Werneburg, MD, PhD

“Regardless of the size of the practice, medical scribes are a valuable resource for health care providers, helping to streamline workflow and coordinate patient care,” writes Brian Hudson.

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Diagnostic stewardship for urinary tract infection: A snapshot of the expert guidance

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common human infections. But the urine culture, the cornerstone for laboratory diagnosis of UTI, is imperfect.

Kristi Rosa

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Combo of cabozantinib and pembrolizumab shows promise in frontline urothelial carcinoma

Results from the phase 2 PemCab trial showed that the first-line combination elicited promising antitumor activity with tolerable toxicity in patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma, including those who were cisplatin ineligible.

Gina Mauro

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FDA grants Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designation to ALLO-316 for RCC

a year ago

The RMAT designation is supported by interim data from the ongoing phase 1 TRAVERSE trial.

Jax DiEugenio

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Expert highlights program addressing disparities in prostate cancer care

In this interview, Mary-Ellen Taplin, MD, discusses disparities in prostate cancer care and a unique initiative aiming to alleviate those disparities.

Ariana Pelosci

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Data support use of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in prostate cancer

“These findings support the use of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in the preoperative workflow of intermediate-and high-risk tumors,” said Nikhile Mookerji, MD.

Heidi Moawad, MD

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Tips for successfully mentoring other physicians

Here are some helpful hints for launching your physician mentor-mentee relationship.

Audrey Sternberg

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Dr. Lara reviews the evolving systemic therapy paradigm in renal cell carcinoma

“The question of who is a candidate for active surveillance is hard to answer because this is a bedside, gut decision," says Primo Nery Lara, Jr, MD.

Leah Ashton, MD

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Tips for optimizing productivity and collaboration for trainees who go unmatched in urology

"Going into the upcoming application cycle, I am now a bit more excited and a little less terrified," writes Leah Ashton, MD.

Michael Brickman, MD

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Leveraging technology to empower patients and reduce physician burnout

Implementing the right practice technology can not only mitigate physician burnout, it can also enable patients to take charge of their own care experience.

Johnny Pallares

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Expert shares best practices for keeping a medical office clean

Thomas E. Hutson, PharmD, DO

Here are 5 best practices for cleaning a medical office.

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PARP inhibitors: Treating mCRPC from a genetic basis