Potency After Prostate Brachytherapy Hinges on Many FactorsPotency After Prostate Brachytherapy Hinges on Many Factors
Erectile dysfunction after prostate brachytherapy is largely predicted by pretreatment sexual function and age in addition to smoking status and comorbid conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - April 8, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Genomic Signature Predicts Prostate Cancer Metastasis RiskGenomic Signature Predicts Prostate Cancer Metastasis Risk
A DNA signature obtained from biopsies from untreated prostate cancer patients can differentiate between patients at low or high risk for metastasis even when clinical predictive factors appear equal. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - April 7, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Help in Choosing IV Nutrition in Cachectic CancerHelp in Choosing IV Nutrition in Cachectic Cancer
Should clinicians offer parenteral nutrition to cachectic cancer patients who are unable to eat? Dr. David Kerr reports on a study that provides important evidence for this controversial issue. Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - April 7, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
Urinary Catheter Education for Prostatectomy PatientsUrinary Catheter Education for Prostatectomy Patients
Should patients undergoing prostatectomy take a catheter management class to reduce post-op problems? Urologic Nursing (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - April 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nursing Journal Article Source Type: news
Hem-O-Lok Clip and Urinary Incontinence After ProstatectomyHem-O-Lok Clip and Urinary Incontinence After Prostatectomy
A patient develops urinary incontinence after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, an unusual complication associated with the hem-o-lok clip. BMC Urology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - April 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Journal Article Source Type: news
As Statins Boost Erectile Function, Adherence May Rise TooAs Statins Boost Erectile Function, Adherence May Rise Too
A short course of statins improved erectile dysfunction among men being treated for high cholesterol, a meta-analysis has revealed. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - April 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Follow the 'Golden Rules' in Prostate ScreeningFollow the 'Golden Rules' in Prostate Screening
Dr. Gerald Chodak discusses a recent article by Andrew Vickers and colleagues that could improve the benefit/harm ratio in screening for prostate cancer. Medscape Urology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - March 27, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Commentary Source Type: news
The Postoperative Morbidity Index in Urological ProceduresThe Postoperative Morbidity Index in Urological Procedures
This study reports on the feasibility of the Postoperative Morbidity Index as a way to quantify postoperative complications associated with urologic procedures. BMC Urology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - March 25, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Journal Article Source Type: news
Statin Use and Incident Prostate Cancer RiskStatin Use and Incident Prostate Cancer Risk
The long-term use of certain types of statins may decrease the risk of prostate cancer, a new study suggests. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - March 17, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Journal Article Source Type: news
Link Between Erectile Function and Sexual Self-ConfidenceLink Between Erectile Function and Sexual Self-Confidence
This study investigates the issue in men treated with the PDE-5 inhibitor tadalafil. International Journal of Impotence Research (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - February 17, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Journal Article Source Type: news
Impact of Statin Use on BCR After Radical ProstatectomyImpact of Statin Use on BCR After Radical Prostatectomy
Can statin therapy affect the risk of biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer patients treated with radical prostatectomy? Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - February 14, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Journal Article Source Type: news
New Options in Advanced Prostate Cancer Raise QuestionsNew Options in Advanced Prostate Cancer Raise Questions
The paradigm is shifting in the treatment of metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer, offering new promise but also new challenges. Dr. Gerald Chodak reviews the issues. Medscape Urology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - February 13, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Commentary Source Type: news
A Delayed Complication of Paraffin for Penile AugmentationA Delayed Complication of Paraffin for Penile Augmentation
In this case report, the complications incurred by a patient following repeated penile self-injections of paraffin for penile girth augmentation are described. BMC Urology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - February 10, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Journal Article Source Type: news
Choosing Candidates for Active SurveillanceChoosing Candidates for Active Surveillance
Dr. Gerald Chodak reviews a recent study that could raise undue concern over active surveillance for the right men with prostate cancer. Medscape Urology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - February 7, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Commentary Source Type: news
New Agent Misses the Mark in Advanced Prostate CancerNew Agent Misses the Mark in Advanced Prostate Cancer
The investigational agent orteronel failed to improve overall survival, but it did improve progression-free survival in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - February 7, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
