Data from a recent multicenter study provide new evidence that the beta-3 adrenoceptor agonist mirabegron (Myrbetriq) appears to be a viable alternative in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) who are poor responders to antimuscarinic agents or intolerant of their adverse events.
Trigonal onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) brings equal analgesic relief to patients with ulcerative and non-ulcerative forms of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) alike, researchers say.
New evidence from the European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC) suggests that prostate cancer screening is beneficial, particularly in the core age group of 55 to 69 years.
Men with symptomatic BPH had statistically significant, durable improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) following an office-based, minimally invasive prostatic urethral lift procedure, results of a pivotal randomized trial showed.
Building on previous research suggesting a cause-and-effect link between mental illness and urinary dysfunction, a new study finds that older men with two or more lower urinary tract symptoms are more likely to have recently had thoughts of suicide.
Wake Forest University researchers have conducted early, pre-clinical work that they say supports further research on the use of spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) transplantation as a potential treatment for male infertility.
Stress incontinent women whose urinary urgency incontinence worsens following a sling procedure are a heterogeneous group, researchers report.
Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy in patients with intermediate- or high-risk cancers achieves outcomes similar to those attained by the open procedure, results of a large retrospective comparative study indicate.
Urologists and engineers have developed an instrument that may improve the adjustment capabilities of a magnetic coupling system used in laparoscopic procedures.
Following the rollout of several new treatments for metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), a new AUA clinical guideline is aimed at assisting in clinical decision making.
Basic laparoscopic suturing moves and skills can be acquired in as little as 3 hours, say researchers from the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.
Prostate cancer patients who also have long-term diabetes mellitus and/or diabetes with organ failure may have a higher likelihood of developing more aggressive, poorly differentiated disease, new study data suggest.
Cook Medical has launched what the company is calling a new cost-effective endoscopic option for urologists. The Flexor Vue Deflecting Endoscopic System is used during urologic procedures to access and visualize body cavities or organs.
Mesh removal after suburethral sling procedures led to additional incontinence surgery in more than half of patients, including many who were continent prior to sling removal, a study of almost 100 patients showed.
Researchers are predicting that the number of urologists in the United States will fall sharply over the next 12 years, dropping by 29% by 2025 compared to 2009. The decline could boost mortality rates from several types of cancer and leave rural areas especially vulnerable to a shortage of urologic surgeons.
The most recent data from the COU-AA-302 phase III trial support the efficacy and safety of abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) as a treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in men who are chemotherapy-naive.
A higher than expected rate of complications was seen among men with anterior urethral stricture, the authors of a retrospective study based on a large, single-practice cohort reported.
Findings from a 15-year retrospective chart review of men treated for recalcitrant post-prostatectomy bladder neck contracture and incontinence can provide insight for urologists on expected outcomes for this challenging population.
Anastomotic urethroplasty appears to be effective for managing radiotherapy-induced posterior urethral stenosis, researchers say.
Postmenopausal women may reduce their risk of incident kidney stone disease by engaging in physical activity and avoiding excessive caloric intake, analyses of data collected in the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study show.
The AUA has released a PSA-focused, evidence-based guideline on early detection of prostate cancer that is intended to assist the urologist in advising an average-risk, asymptomatic man about prostate cancer screening, said H. Ballentine Carter, MD.
With rates of stone disease on the rise in the U.S., researchers have turned their attention to possible causes. New research exploring the possible influence of diabetes, diet, and even being a surgeon will be presented at the upcoming AUA annual meeting.
Drugs and devices in the pipeline from Medivation, Inc.; Astellas Pharma Inc.; TARIS Biomedical; Exelixis, Inc.; and Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.
The latest products and services from Advanced Meditech International, Inc.; Vitacon US, LLC; Pocket Nurse Enterprises; the American College of Surgeons; and Physicians Interactive.
A new closer look at genomes in prostate cancer has revealed that genetic mutations occur in abrupt, periodic bursts, causing complex, large-scale reshuffling of DNA driving the development of the disease.
Obese men were more likely to have precancerous lesions detected in their benign prostate biopsies compared with nonobese men and were at a greater risk for subsequently developing prostate cancer, a recently published study found.
Two urology groups are among 64 organizations that have enrolled to be early adopters in the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) new patient-centered medical home evaluation program for specialists outside of primary care.
Incidence rates for prostate and other cancers are statistically higher than expected among World Trade Center rescue and recovery workers, according to a recent study.
This article discusses the role of transplantation of embryonic renal structures, two forms of scaffolds, and the role of various stem cell populations in regenerative medicine.
In the area of female urology, look for key studies at the AUA annual meeting involving sling surgery, onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) injections, and reoperation after pelvic organ prolapse surgery with mesh.
