Dr. Eure discusses survey results of BPH impact on patient QOL
Dr. Gregg Eure, MD, FACS, Urology of Virginia, discusses a survey of approximately 1000 men aged ≥45 years with BPH (≥1 voiding symptom) who answered questions about their urinary symptoms. Over 45% of the surveyed men reported that urinary symptoms led them to avoid events or activities they enjoy. Many men reported nocturia, with 70% of respondents overall indicating that nocturia has affected their energy level. Almost one-fourth (about 22%) of the men reported sleeping in another room than their spouse/partner/significant other to avoid disturbing them with their nighttime bathroom use. Teleflex Incorporated conducted the survey.
Academic, private practice urologists collaborate to change BPH reimbursement
April 1st 2024"We really aimed to affect 3 different contraindications and instead achieved retirement of the entire policy, which, we think, really opens up this wonderful technology to literally hundreds of thousands more patients across the country," says Arpeet Shah, MD.
