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Philadelphia--Men being treated with radiation therapy for testicular cancer should be encouraged to cryopreserve sperm, say authors of a small study presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.

Philadelphia--Treatment for testicular cancer caused the rates of severe oligozoospermia and azoospermia to rise from 7% to 27% and 0% to 12%, respectively, in a study that suggests a need for sperm banking in men treated for the disease.

The year 2005 will portend a significant decrease in income for nearly every American urologist. Most will be impacted by Medicare's slashing the reimbursement for LHRH agonists and certain other drugs administered in the office. Solo practitioners can anticipate annual losses of income in the thousands of dollars, and larger group practices can expect over a $1 million shortfall this year.

Creating a fully automated office costs a significant amount of money and required a lot of time and hard work. For our practice, it was worth it.

Toronto--Although few published studies exist on the prevention of thromboembolic disorders in urologic surgery, the risk of such disorders appears to be similar to that seen in other major surgical procedures.Therefore, urologists should concentrate on identifying patients at sufficient risk to warrant routine thromboprophylaxis, said the co-author of a new set of antithrombotic guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians.

Philadelphia--A new study shows that fertilization rates with cryopreserved sperm are not inferior to those with "fresh" sperm, although it will be several more years before researchers can determine whether the rates are equal in nature.

Thinking about adopting an electronic medical record system? You're not alone. According to a recent AUA survey, just 7% to 10% of urology practices are currently using EMR systems, but another 24% to 30% indicated that they are starting to make decisions on a system now.

Thinking about adopting an electronic medical record system? You're not alone. According to a recent AUA survey, just 7% to 10% of urology practices are currently using EMR systems, but another 24% to 30% indicated that they are starting to make decisions on a system now.

Philadelphia--Vasectomy reversal is a viable option for men who desire restoration of fertility despite obstructive intervals exceeding 14 years, according to the results of a study by Cleveland Clinic researchers.

Philadelphia--Vitamin D may play a role in sperm physiology and male infertility, according to findings from new basic research presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine 60th annual meeting.

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Urology Associates of North Texas (UANT) has agreed to merge with a six-physician urology group in Forth Worth.

Extended-release tolterodine tartrate (Detrol LA) significantly reduces symptoms of overactive bladder with a low occurrence of side effects, according to results of a study published in Drug Safety (2004; 27:1043-57).

The vitamin E from certain seeds might stop the growth of prostate and lung cancer cells, according to a report in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (published online Dec. 13, 2004).

After years of debate, the American Board of Urology has voted to submit an application to the American Board of Medical Specialties for approval of a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in pediatric urology.

The International Society for Sexual and Impotence Research has changed its name to the International Society for Sexual Medicine. The decision was unanimously approved at the society's recent executive committee meeting.

One-third of men with type 2 diabetes have low levels of testosterone, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (2004; 89:5462-8).

All but two women with minor to severe stress incontinence remain continent 1 year after treatment with their own muscle-derived stem cells, according to the authors of a small Austrian study presented at the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting.

Florida voters approved an amendment to the Florida Constitution that would automatically revoke the medical license of any doctor with three medical liability judgments, the Associated Press reported.

Treatment of prostate cancer cells with satraplatin or its active metabolite resulted in the killing of tumor cells, according to a poster presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Basic, Translational, and Clinical Advances in Prostate Cancer meeting.

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in men in the United States, while the leading cause of cancer death is lung cancer, according to a comprehensive federal report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries.

Radiologic imaging has always played a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of urologic disease. Advances in three-dimensional imaging using multidetector computerized tomography (MDCT) have made this imaging modality an invaluable diagnostic tool in many aspects of urologic practice.

Raritan, NJ-The FDA has approved a once-a-day liquid formulation of the fluoroquinone antibiotic levofloxacin (Levaquin), from Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. Levofloxacin is indicated for the treatment of a number of infections, including complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections, chronic bacterial prostatitis, and acute pyelonephritis.

Physicians who have been through a medical practice split know too well that "breaking up is hard to do." As physicians, we invest a lot of time, energy, blood, sweat, and, tears into our professions and practices. Anything that threatens the stability, such as the dissolution of our practice, becomes a vital concern.

Physicians who have been through a medical practice split know too well that "breaking up is hard to do." As physicians, we invest a lot of time, energy, blood, sweat, and, tears into our professions and practices. Anything that threatens the stability, such as the dissolution of our practice, becomes a vital concern.

If the patient's physician is out of the office, the overseeing physician should charge

Kingston, Ontario--Chronic prostatitis is a common worldwide problem, comprising a significant percentage of all male outpatient visits to urologists in both Europe and North America, according to a large prospective, multicenter survey.

Caxias do Sul, Brazil--Men over the age of 40 years may have lower semen quality, but not necessarily lower sperm morphology. That's an important fact to remember when evaluating these men for infertility, suggests a study by Brazilian researchers.