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.
Results of the ARASENS trial (NCT02799602) demonstrated that darolutamide plus ADT and docetaxel prolonged overall survival regardless of disease volume or risk.
"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.
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.
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.
"Digital engagement technology, which can be seamlessly integrated into a health system or hospital's existing processes," writes Chelsea King Arthur.
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.
“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.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common human infections. But the urine culture, the cornerstone for laboratory diagnosis of UTI, is imperfect.
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.
“The impact of precision medicine in prostate cancer has been significant over a relatively brief period,” says Leonard G. Gomella, MD, FACS.
Scott T. Tagawa, MD, MS, FACP, FASCO, offers a comprehensive look at the evolving treatment landscape, with a focus on practical considerations and ongoing research.
Shilpa Gupta, MD, shares her expert insight on the evolving treatment paradigm for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, along with obstacles that must be overcome to further advance the field.
The patient presented with a large right renal mass who elected for right radical nephrectomy with possible inferior vena cava.
In the third article of this series, Amar U. Kishan, MD, provides clinical insights on the use of perirectal spacers for patients who receive hypofractionated radiation or SBRT.
Here are some helpful hints for launching your physician mentor-mentee relationship.
“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.
"I predict the future treatment for men with truly high-risk prostate cancer will see a fusion of what was thought to be standard local treatments combined with multimodality therapies that were initially impactful only in the more advanced disease state," writes Michael S. Cookson, MD, MMHC, FACS.
"Going into the upcoming application cycle, I am now a bit more excited and a little less terrified," writes Leah Ashton, MD.
Implementing the right practice technology can not only mitigate physician burnout, it can also enable patients to take charge of their own care experience.
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Treatments provide a targeted therapeutic strategy for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
“Although the future of AI within science is uncertain, disclosure of the use of AI is an excellent first step to balance academic integrity with disruptive innovation,” the authors write.
The expert panel concludes their discussion with a look toward the future of prostate cancer treatment and the evolving role of rectal spacers.
Even before the pandemic, violence against health care workers was escalating.
The approval of the niraparib/abiraterone dual-action tablet for BRCA-positive mCRPC is based on findings from the phase 3 MAGNITUDE study.
Closing out their discussion on how treatment and management of advanced prostate cancer affects their clinical practice, expert urologists consider how the therapeutic landscape continues to evolve and look toward future evolutions in care.
In the intervention group, the HRQOL score changed by 23.9 points between baseline and week 13, from 18.4 to 29.5.
The rationale for utilizing fluoroscopic imaging as well as other evolving technologies that are currently being developed and explored in urology.