Genetic test can predict risk of toxicity following radiation for prostate cancer
April 7th 2025"This finding reinforces PROSTOX ultra as a true measure of the biological response to radiation, independent of treatment era or technique that can identify the safest course of treatment to avoid toxicity," says Amar U. Kishan, MD.
Vaginal prolapse repair and sling surgery significantly reduce UUI
April 5th 2025"The biggest message from this study is that 60% can expect resolution of UUI, simply by fixing the prolapse and placing a sling, which is not normally indicated for UUI," according to Christina M. Mezes, DO, and Catherine A. Matthews, MD.
UroLift may offer improved early recovery period vs Rezūm for BPH
April 4th 2025“The differences in patient experience between UroLift System and Rezūm, particularly in terms of early recovery, sexual function, and overall satisfaction, are key considerations for both clinicians and patients selecting a treatment path," says Mark Rochester, MD, FRCS.
Cutting drug costs for patients: key takeaways for urologists
April 4th 2025"The Inflation Reduction Act was a major step in the right direction. The question now is going to be, are commercial insurers going to follow Medicare and enact the same cap that they have as well," says Benjamin Pockros, MD, MBA.
Perioperative outcomes support benefit of TAR-200 plus cetrelimab in MIBC
March 26th 2025"Provided that we will confirm the efficacy data long-term, there is an opportunity to spare, de-escalate a bit, the treatment in select patients, and to expose the patient with inferior risk of developing severe [adverse] effects," says Andrea Necchi, MD.
Expert discusses unique mechanism of action of UTI treatment gepotidacin
March 25th 2025"I think [gepotidacin] gives a different side effect profile available to the clinicians, and I think for patients as well, it provides a better, more durable option over time," says Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, CPEL.
Cretostimogene grenadenorepvec continues to show favorable efficacy, safety in NMIBC
March 25th 2025"Now with the new translational data indicating that post-treatment close contact precautions are unnecessary, I am confident that cretostimogene will represent a breakthrough in bladder cancer treatment, if approved by the FDA," says Trinity J. Bivalacqua, MD, PhD.
Additional NIAGARA data reinforce benefit of perioperative durvalumab in MIBC
March 24th 2025“The addition of the durvalumab did not make treatment more morbid than chemotherapy alone, and it didn't change or increase the surgical complications you saw in the ward," says James W.F. Catto, MBChB, PhD, FRCS.
Avoidance of prostate cancer screening linked to increased risk of PCSM
March 21st 2025“Our study identifies that men who were invited for screening, but do not attend screening appointments are at significantly higher risk of dying from prostate cancer compared to men who were not offered screening or accepted an invitation for screening,” says Renée Leenen MD.