Sepsis: an important treatable illness, but susceptible to hype
Misunderstanding about sepsis, and misguided perceptions about treatment success rates, do a disservice to healthcare practitioners who, in the vast majority of cases, achieve the best possible outcomes for patients with life ‐threatening infection. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - March 23, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Comment Source Type: research
Ted Clucas, 1941 –2021
Ted Clucas – a loyal supporter, facilitator and prostate cancer campaigner (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - March 23, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Obituary Source Type: research
The bane of lockdown loneliness
In this editorial, Professor Roger Kirby, Editor ‐in‐Chief for Trends in Urology and Men's Health, reflects on the health consequences of loneliness that have been exacerbated as a result of the COVID‐19 pandemic. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - March 23, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Moving into our second decade of Trends
AbstractIn this editorial, Roger Kirby, Editor ‐in‐Chief for Trends in Urology and Men's Health, reflects on the lessons that 2020 has taught healthcare professionals, and what we can be learnt from them as we progress into 2021. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - March 9, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Syphilis: the great mimic
Cases of syphilis are rising in England and Wales. The infection is a great mimic of other diseases, so diagnosis requires serological testing and expert interpretation. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 27, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Brightman Tags: Infections Source Type: research
Men, deprivation and COVID ‐19
Men living in deprivation are much more likely to die from all causes, and specifically as a result of COVID ‐19 infection, than men who are least deprived.Here the author argues that both short ‐term and long‐term measures are needed to address this inequality, and that the pandemic has created a real opportunity to ‘build back better’. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 27, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Peter Baker Tags: Men's health Source Type: research
Enhancing your ‘webside’ manner: communication during COVID‐19
Virtual communication and interacting with patients while partially hidden behind a mask are now part of everyday clinical practice as a result of COVID ‐19. Healthcare professionals need to develop new strategies to ensure that non‐verbal cues and the reassurance that subtle body language can provide are not compromised. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 27, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Dame Lesley Fallowfield Tags: Communication Source Type: research
Management of NMIBC during BCG shortage and COVID ‐19
Shortages ofBacille Calmette ‐Guérin (BCG) have implications for the management of patients with non ‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancers. Further complications come as a result of COVID‐19 for which BCG also shows some promising prospects. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 27, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nikhil Mayor,
Christian Fankhauser,
Vijay Sangar,
Hugh Mostafid Tags: Bladder cancer Source Type: research
Adolescent genitourinary anomalies: managing transition
Parents have limited aspirations for children with major congenital anomalies and have difficulty in preparing themselves for their maturity. Many general lessons can be learnt from experience in urology andvice versa. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 27, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Woodhouse Tags: Current issues Source Type: research
The practice of breaking bad news
Breaking bad news is never easy. A structured approach using evidence ‐based communication strategies can make the task a little easier. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 27, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Bruce Montgomery,
Olivia Corrie Tags: Communication Source Type: research
Journal watch
AbstractMike Kirby, Editor onTrends in Urology and Men's Health, picks some interesting recent papers and highlights the ‘take‐home’ message. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 27, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Journal review Source Type: research
Syphilis: the great mimic
Cases of syphilis are rising in England and Wales. The infection is a great mimic of other diseases, so diagnosis requires serological testing and expert interpretation. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 27, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Brightman Tags: Infections Source Type: research
Men, deprivation and COVID ‐19
Men living in deprivation are much more likely to die from all causes, and specifically as a result of COVID ‐19 infection, than men who are least deprived.Here the author argues that both short ‐term and long‐term measures are needed to address this inequality, and that the pandemic has created a real opportunity to ‘build back better’. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 27, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Peter Baker Tags: Men's health Source Type: research
