Placement of a hydrogel rectal spacer before RT for prostate Ca
April 1st 2016Many approaches have been tried for reducing the rectal toxicity of radiotherapy (Radiat Oncol 2013; 8:96; Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2012; 82:1918-22; Radiat Oncol 2014; 9:96). This article discusses a newer therapy that involves the injection of a temporary hydrogel in the plane between the prostate and rectum.
Uro Pipeline: 1st patients treated in phase III study of investigational BPH Tx
January 1st 2016Other pipeline products discussed in this article include an immunotherapy for metastatic bladder cancer, a treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms of BPH, and an investigational clear cell renal cell carcinoma treatment.
Product Update: HIFU cleared, compact catheter launched
November 1st 2015Other products highlighted in this slideshow include a trial system for incontinence therapy, a compact catheter, a wearable digital technology solution for continence care assessment and management, and laser fiber and sheath system.
Risk calculator predicts breakthrough UTIs in reflux patients
September 24th 2015A new study on the use of a reflux calculator, developed at Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Irvine, CA, suggests the web-based risk stratification and probability model helps to predict vesicoureteral reflux patients’ 2-year risk of breakthrough urinary tract infection.
New Products: App helps moviegoers with OAB, new mesh for sacrocolpopexy, and more
August 1st 2015In this round-up of new urology products and services, learn about an app that helps moviegoers with OAB, a new mesh for sacrocolpopexy, and device/smartphone app that help women with pelvic floor exercises.
Hypospadias repair: AUA creates new consensus document on coding
August 1st 2015The AUA Coding and Reimbursement Committee, American Academy of Pediatric Urology, urology fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and members of the Pediatric Urology Coordinating Council of the Society of Pediatric Urology recently published a consensus document on suggested coding guidance for pediatric hypospadias repair.