"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.

Novel method in the diagnostic arsenal for prostate cancer

Results of a prospective, multicenter study validate the clinical performance of a PSA isoform assay (IsoPSA) for predicting high-grade prostate cancer, Eric A. Klein, MD, reported at the AUA annual meeting in San Francisco.

PSA isoform assay predicts high-grade PCa

Bacteriuria in patients using clean intermittent catheterization is a significant problem that can lead to overuse of antibiotics. J. Quentin Clemens, MD, of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, discusses when to treat and when not to treat these patients.

CIC-associated bacteriuria: When to treat-and not treat

"The factual question presented to the jury was whether the ER doctor breached the standard of care and whether that breach proximately caused the plaintiff’s injury," writes Acacia Brush Perko, Esq.

Delayed abscess Dx results in paralysis

Retrospective cohort study identifies wide variation in treatment rates, spending.

IMRT ownership appears to influence PCa treatment

Large or small, your ‘call center’ is essential to a good first impression.

Why your practice needs to track phone call quality

Several strategies are available, each with their own pros and cons.

401(k) with a previous employer: What are your options?

“Our time with patients is very truncated. EMRs actually get in the way of good care. They consume huge amounts of time," says one urologist.

What factors reduce the time you spend with patients?

Organizations representing urologists are urging Congress to enact protections from medical liability lawsuits for medical professionals who volunteer during emergencies, such as natural disasters or other large-scale crises.

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