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Urologic oncologist Steven E. Canfield, MD, has been named chief of the division of urology in the department of surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School.

The FDA recently approved the InTone device (InControl Medical, LLC, Brookfield, WI) to treat female urinary incontinence.

Male fetuses of mothers that are exposed to radiation during early pregnancy may have an increased chance of developing testicular cancer, report researchers from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.

Men receiving testosterone supplementation who also receive the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor dutasteride (Avodart) do not experience a significant difference in changes in muscle mass, muscle strength, or sexual function compared with men who do not receive dutasteride, according to a recent study.

The AUA has revised its best practice statement on antibiotic prophylaxis for transrectal prostate biopsy to incorporate recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approval of intramuscular administration of antimicrobials.

Urologists who gathered for the annual Joint Advocacy Conference listened politely as a member of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force explained the thinking behind the group's recommendation against routine PSA testing, but few, if any of them seemed to have been swayed.

The gene expression analysis of urine sediment could provide a noninvasive way to analyze interstitial cystitis in some patients, according to a recent study.

Curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy, report researchers from Thomas Jefferson University?s Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia.

Daily use of long-acting opioids increases the risk of hypogonadism in men compared with those taking short-acting opioids, according to a recent study.

The AUA and the American Association of Clinical Urologists have lost no time in pressing Congress for a better solution on Medicare physician reimbursement following passage of legislation to delay a 27% cut in payments for 10 months.

New data showing an increasing incidence of pediatric stone disease is stimulating more research to further describe and understand this troubling phenomenon.

Injectable long-acting testosterone undecanoate (Aveed) over 9 to 12 months is well tolerated by hypogonadal men, especially in regard to prostate safety and response to concomitant phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor therapy.

Results of a survey of pediatricians' practice patterns for children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) are worrisome in showing these primary care practitioners are retaining their patients longer before referring them to a specialist.

Radiologically proven VUR was present in 11 mothers and seven fathers as well as in 36 second-degree relatives (aunts, uncles, grandparents) and 73 third-degree relatives (65 first cousins and eight great-aunts, -uncles or -grandparents) of 259 VUR patients in an Irish study.

Results of a retrospective study investigating risk factors for the development of renal parenchymal damage in young children with primary high-grade vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) underscore the importance of early detection and treatment to prevent renal damage or its progression from ongoing VUR.

Use of Dx/HA (Deflux) for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children increased rapidly after it gained FDA approval. Despite high rates of utilization and positive early findings, more recent reports are raising questions about long-term outcomes and prompting further research.

Urologists share when they offered surveillance, what protocol they used, and how patients responded to this alternative to immediate treatment for low-risk prostate cancer.

Downgrading of high-grade vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) after endoscopic treatment performed because of breakthrough urinary tract infections results in cessation of febrile UTIs and, often, spontaneous VUR resolution as well.

Although stone disease in pediatric patients is on the rise and minimally invasive techniques to deal with it are increasing, there is a lack of evidence-based standards to care for these patients.

Without a properly structured estate plan, your heirs may be paying unnecessary estate taxes and probate fees that in many cases can be dramatically reduced or even eliminated.

David Klumpp, PhD, and David T. Uehling, MD, explain the challenges inherent in developing a vaccine for UTI and discuss the status of current research.

A long-term retrospective follow-up of Peyronie's disease patients who have undergone surgery for the condition reveals a rise in curvature recurrence as well as increased postoperative erectile dysfunction.

Knowing current urologist salaries at a hospital or deciding how much to pay a new urologist joining a group practice can be difficult whether you're the applicant or the hiring physician. Several different compensation models exist, each with their own benefits and drawbacks.

Correcting even one or two inefficiencies around your office can allow you to take back time-and money.

The government has contracted with a number of different companies (eg, recovery audit contractors, zone program integrity contractors, and Medicare contractors) to look at all Medicare payments and try to detect billing patterns that are outside the norm.

Urologists' reports of stones in pediatric patients varies by region.

Ever get paid by a pharmaceutical company for participating in research or making a speech? Has a drug rep ever bought you lunch or paid for a round of golf? Those practices could soon be a thing of the past.

To date, we have performed zero-ischemia RPN and LPN in more than 100 patients, including those with all types of challenging tumors. As a result of our growing experience, we now offer zero-ischemia RPN and LPN to virtually all comers, regardless of tumor location or renovascular anatomy.