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To Sell or Not to Sell

Tammy Worth May 16, 2012

Consultants offer advice on key issues to consider when selling a medical practice to a hospital.

Optimal Sequencing of the New Prostate Cancer Drugs: An Interview with E. David Crawford, MD

Delicia Honen Yard May 15, 2012

Several new drugs have become available for treating advanced prostate cancer in the past year and a half. E. David Crawford, MD, head of urologic oncology at University of Colorado (UC) Hospital and an investigator at the UC Cancer Center, both in Aurora, and UC colleague Thomas W. Flaig, MD, recently published a review of these agents. Dr. Crawford talks to Renal & Urology News about the possible ways in which these drugs might be used.

Prostate Cancer Screening: Moving Beyond PSA

Robert G. Uzzo, MD, FACS May 01, 2012

More than 1 million prostate biopsies are performed annually in the United States, predominantly driven by elevations in PSA.

Bargain Price Stocks for Technology Companies

Stan Luxenberg May 01, 2012

In recent months, investors have been eagerly pursuing shares of Facebook, Groupon, and other hot technology companies.

After Radical Prostatectomy, Patient Learns He Never Had Prostate Cancer

Ann W. Latner, JD May 01, 2012

Dr. B, 57, was a urologist with a busy private practice. One of his patients was Mr. O, 69, who had an abnormal PSA result.

Page Kidney Resulting in New Onset Hypertension

Diana L. Deitzer, DO, Marc A. Pohl, MD May 01, 2012

A 55-year-old Caucasian woman initially presented to one of Cleveland Clinic's regional outpatient urology clinics with gross hematuria and an obstructing right ureteral stone.

High Protein Intake May Elevate Levels of Advanced Glycation End Products

Grissim Clark Connery, MS, RD, Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD May 01, 2012

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are byproducts of non-enzymatic chemical reactions between sugars and amino acids, lipids, or DNA.

Managing Bone Disease in  Kidney Transplant Recipients

By Miklos Z. Molnar, MD, PhD, and Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, MPH, PhD May 01, 2012

Pre-existing renal osteodystrophy at the time of transplantation, reduced renal  function, and transplantation-specific therapies are the main contributing factors.

Assessment and Diagnostic Strategies for Neurogenic Bladder: Part I

By David A. Ginsberg, MD May 01, 2012

Diagnostics and treatment options for NGB are continually advancing, and clinicians need to remain up-to-date to accurately assess and optimally manage patients

Sperm Banking To Remote Sites

Ashok Agarwal, PhD, Edmund Sabanegh, MD April 01, 2012

Infertility is a stressful experience for many couples, a situation made particularly difficult by the need to produce a semen sample in a clinical setting.

Sickle Cell Trait and Medullary Renal Carcinoma

Surafel Gebreselassie, MD, Matthew N. Simmons, MD April 01, 2012

Since the discovery of Hemoglobin S (HbS), it has been known that the abnormal polymerization of deoxy-HbS is the main cause for vaso-occlusive crisis involving many organs including the kidneys in sickle cell disease (SCD).

Oral Adsorbents, Probiotics an Inexpensive Way to Eliminate Uremic Toxics in CKD Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD April 01, 2012

Patients on a traditional renal diet often find that they are consuming a relatively "unhealthy diet," meaning the diet is low in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and dairy products.

Setting Up a Home Hemodialysis Program

Joel D. Glickman, MD April 01, 2012

As you develop and grow a home HD program, not only will you have wonderful successes, but there will also be challenges and disappointments.

Is U.S. Nephrology Lagging Behind?

Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, MPH, PhD April 01, 2012

As practicing clinicians in the United States, we generally feel privileged, with access to a highly developed and pioneering medical care system along with an advanced and cutting-edge technology in the world's largest economy.

Part II: Clinical Challenges and Renal Considerations in Managing Gout

By James W. Lohr, MD April 01, 2012

A case study involving a 65-year-old man with chronic kidney disease and acute attacks of pain, swelling, and erythema in the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

The Impact of Bundling on Clinical Practice

Jay B. Wish, MD March 22, 2012

This is the title of a scheduled May 12 session (3:30-5:00 p.m.) at the National Kidney Foundation's 2012 Spring Clinical Meetings, which is being held at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Md., May 9-13.

Current and Future Approaches to Renal Protection through Blood Pressure Control

Rajiv Agarwal, MD, George L. Bakris, MD, FASN, Vito Campese, MD March 14, 2012

This is the title of a scheduled May 11 session (8:30-10:00 a.m.) at the National Kidney Foundation's 2012 Spring Clinical Meetings.

The Case for Brachytherapy: An Interview with Michael F. Sarosdy, MD

Delicia Honen Yard March 14, 2012

Having performed more than 1,200 brachytherapy treatments since 1996 and conducting research in this field, urologic oncologist Michael F. Sarosdy, MD, founder of South Texas Urology & Urologic Oncology, in San Antonio, is convinced that this is a far better choice than surgery for most men with prostate cancer, regardless of the patient's age or tumor characteristics.

Coping with ICD-10

Tammy Worth March 08, 2012

Making the leap from 14,000 codes to almost 69,000, topped with the huge cost to make that change, is understandably daunting.

Hyponatremia: New Insights into Risks, Prevention, and Treatment

Juan Carlos Ayus, MD, FACP, FASN, Michael L. Moritz, MD March 01, 2012

Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality in both children and adults. New research has begun to challenge some traditionally held views regarding this common condition.

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Optimal Sequencing of the New Prostate Cancer Drugs: An Interview with E. David Crawford, MD

Several new drugs have become available for treating advanced prostate cancer in the past year and a half. Dr. Crawford talks to Renal & Urology News about the possible ways in which these drugs might be used.

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