Enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab improves survival in frontline urothelial cancer
September 22nd 2023The EV-302 trial is the confirmatory trial for the FDA’s accelerated approval of pembrolizumab plus enfortumab vedotin for the first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
What the SWIU Census reveals about the state of women in urology
September 20th 2023"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.
Dr. Magee on the implications of conference location in light of Roe v Wade reversal
September 15th 2023"A lot of urologic associations have committed a lot of work to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and this just seems like a step backward compared with the policies that they've been working toward in diversifying the urologic work force," says Diana Magee, MD, MPH, MSc, FRCSC.
Preliminary results promising for 64Cu SAR-Bombesin in prostate cancer
September 14th 2023“We are pleased with the results we have generated in the BOP trial, which have shown that 64Cu SAR-Bombesin can detect lesions in men with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer that are negative or equivocal on PSMA PET,” said Louise Emmett, MBChB, FRACP, MD.
The American Board of Urology: Considerations for the urologist in career transitions
September 14th 2023"The ABU continues to reevaluate all policies related to diplomates. As medical practice continues to evolve in United States, and these changes affect the practitioners of medicine, likely further changes will be necessary in board certification procedures," writes Roger Dmochowski, MD, MA (Conflict Management and Resolution), MMHC, FACS.
Investigators prepare for first-in-human bladder transplant study
September 13th 2023"Our study is the first report of bladder auto-transplantation in heart-beating, brain-dead human research donors as a necessary preparatory step toward clinical bladder transplantation in living patients," says Inderbir S. Gill, MD.
Online mentorship program in urology improves opportunities for diverse students
September 13th 2023Participants who completed a survey following the intervention indicated that the program was most helpful for networking with other applicants, finding a mentor, and serving as an introduction to urology.
HUMC provides groundbreaking focal therapy for prostate cancer
September 13th 2023The Focal One high intensity focused ultrasound system uses precision sound waves to destroy prostate tumor tissue and spare healthy tissue, reducing the risk of side effects that would lower a patient's quality of life.