Nivolumab Wins First-Line Indication in Metastatic UC Nivolumab Wins First-Line Indication in Metastatic UC
The FDA approved nivolumab alongside cisplatin and gemcitabine in the frontline for adults with unresectable or metastatic disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - March 8, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Is It Being Oversold? Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Is It Being Oversold?
Despite growing enthusiasm for this minimally invasive option for some men with prostate cancer, focal therapy is still not FDA-approved for prostate cancer and comes with high out-of-pocket costs.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - February 20, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Side Effects of Local Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Linger Side Effects of Local Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Linger
Local treatment for advanced prostate cancer was associated with a higher burden of persistent treatment-related adverse effects than with nonlocal therapy alone.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - January 9, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Is Aerobic Activity As Effective As Medication for Erectile Dysfunction? Is Aerobic Activity As Effective As Medication for Erectile Dysfunction?
A new study provides important conclusions regarding exercise in the management of erectile dysfunction.Medscape Education Clinical Briefs (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - December 1, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Clinical Brief Source Type: news

Compensation Is Key to Fixing Primary Care Shortage Compensation Is Key to Fixing Primary Care Shortage
Many proposals have been floated about how to address the nation"s primary care problem. They range from training slots to medical school debt forgiveness but often sidestep comprehensive payment reform.KFF Health News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - November 16, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

COVID Linked With Urologic Effects in Men COVID Linked With Urologic Effects in Men
SARS-CoV-2 infection is linked in men with increased incidence of urinary retention, urinary tract infection (UTI), and hematuria.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - November 6, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology News Source Type: news

Testosterone Tx Improves Anemia in Male Hypogonadism Testosterone Tx Improves Anemia in Male Hypogonadism
A large RCT found testosterone replacement therapy more effective than placebo in middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - October 30, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Pharma Money to Oncologists Tied to Nonrecommended Care Pharma Money to Oncologists Tied to Nonrecommended Care
These findings raise concerns about the influence industry payments may have on oncologists ' prescribing practices and quality of patient care.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - October 30, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Pelvic Yoga, Physical Conditioning Both Improve Urinary Incontinence Pelvic Yoga, Physical Conditioning Both Improve Urinary Incontinence
The practice focused on 16 standard Hatha yoga poses in standing, seated, supine, and prone positions, with an emphasis on precise alignment of the participants ' postures during each pose.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - October 6, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Don't Call Them'Private Parts'Don't Call Them'Private Parts '
Sexual-medicine clinician Dr Rachel Rubin uses frank descriptions of anatomy and physiology to help patients improve their sexual health.Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - September 13, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Commentary Source Type: news

Predicting Prostate Cancer Risk: Is PRS Testing Ready? Predicting Prostate Cancer Risk: Is PRS Testing Ready?
Despite its promise, PRS testing is not routine. The central debate about PRS lies in whether the risk score can predict who will develop prostate cancer that needs to be treated and who won ' t.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - September 5, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

The Fertile Future of Fertility Technology The Fertile Future of Fertility Technology
New tech -- from AI to robotics to stem cells -- will soon make IVF and other assisted reproductive tech faster, cheaper, and more successful.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - July 27, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Risk of Falls With Newer Antiandrogens for Prostate Cancer Risk of Falls With Newer Antiandrogens for Prostate Cancer
Second-generation antiandrogens for prostate cancer carry a substantial risk of cognitive problems and fatigue, and they increase the risk of falls by 87%, warn researchers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - June 7, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Unlocking the Riddle of REM Sleep Unlocking the Riddle of REM Sleep
In the 70 years since Eugene Aserinsky discovered REM sleep, it ' s been tied to dreams and memory consolidation, but largely remains a mystery to sleep scientists. Is it even a thing and do we need it?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - June 5, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Olaparib Gains BRCA-Mutated Prostate Cancer Indication Olaparib Gains BRCA-Mutated Prostate Cancer Indication
The new indication adds to the PARP inhibitor ' s previous approvals for HRR-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer as well as for ovarian, breast, and pancreatic cancer indications.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - June 1, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Alert Source Type: news