Does Exercise Improve Survival in Cancer?Does Exercise Improve Survival in Cancer?
Evidence suggests that exercise and other lifestyle changes may protect against certain cancer types, but the jury is out as to whether it actually improves outcomes after diagnosis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - October 15, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Marijuana Use, Male Reproductive Hormones, and Semen QualityMarijuana Use, Male Reproductive Hormones, and Semen Quality
Does regular use of marijuana negatively impact male reproductive health? American Journal of Epidemiology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - October 13, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Advances in the Treatment of Testicular CancerAdvances in the Treatment of Testicular Cancer
This review examines the newest and most advanced treatments for testicular cancer -- and discusses some of the benefits and risks. Translational Andrology and Urology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - September 21, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news
Docetaxel in Prostate Cancer -- The Pendulum Swings BackDocetaxel in Prostate Cancer -- The Pendulum Swings Back
Upfront use of docetaxel for prostate cancer has waxed and waned over the years, but recent studies have brought the agent back to the forefront. Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - September 1, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
Operating Room Music May Hamper CommunicationOperating Room Music May Hamper Communication
Requests were repeated five times as often in rooms when music was playing, which lengthens surgery, adds tension, and could jeopardize patient safety, say authors of a small study. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - August 5, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Active Surveillance Still Underused in Lowest-Risk Prostate Cancer PatientsActive Surveillance Still Underused in Lowest-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients
Few U.S. prostate cancer patients who are candidates for active surveillance actually receive it, new findings show. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - July 9, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Low Vitamin D Tied to Testosterone Dip in Healthy MenLow Vitamin D Tied to Testosterone Dip in Healthy Men
A large cohort study has demonstrated that low levels of vitamin D are independently associated with low levels of testosterone in otherwise healthy middle-aged men. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - May 30, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology News Source Type: news
Flawed PSA Data in SEER Make Past Studies SuspectFlawed PSA Data in SEER Make Past Studies Suspect
Results from studies that used prostate-specific antigen data obtained from the SEER and SEER-Medicare databases may be useless, says a noted urologist. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - May 26, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
New Frontiers in Urethral ReconstructionNew Frontiers in Urethral Reconstruction
This review explores the most recent advances in urethral reconstruction, with a special focus on injectable medications and alternative grafts. Translational Andrology and Urology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - May 8, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Journal Article Source Type: news
Erectile Dysfunction Underestimated Following ProstatectomyErectile Dysfunction Underestimated Following Prostatectomy
A new study suggests that the IIEF survey generally used to measure patients' erectile function after prostatectomy may not fully capture the adverse side effects, says Dr Gerald Chodak. Medscape Urology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - April 24, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Commentary Source Type: news
Does Radiation Right After Prostatectomy Save Lives?Does Radiation Right After Prostatectomy Save Lives?
Dr Gerald Chodak reviews the evidence on adjuvant vs salvage radiation therapy in high-risk men who have undergone radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Medscape Urology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - April 3, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology Commentary Source Type: news
Suicide Risk Peaks After Prostate Cancer DiagnosisSuicide Risk Peaks After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The risk for suicide is higher in the year after a diagnosis of prostate cancer than of other cancers. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - March 31, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Spare the Needle, Save the ProstateSpare the Needle, Save the Prostate
In patients with low prostate-specific antigen levels, a targeted biopsy using MRI can detect significant cancers missed by other screening procedures, report researchers. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - March 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
European Association of Urology (EAU) 30th Annual CongressEuropean Association of Urology (EAU) 30th Annual Congress
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from EAU 2015. Medscape Urology (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - March 23, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Conference Coverage Source Type: news
New Procedure Alternative to Surgery for Enlarged ProstateNew Procedure Alternative to Surgery for Enlarged Prostate
For men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, artery embolization provides excellent control of lower urinary tract symptoms, report investigators pioneering the new approach. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - March 13, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Radiology News Source Type: news
