If not, please take a few moments to fill out the form below. It’s free, and ensures that you receive regular alerts to the latest clinical news and other content.

Keep me logged in Forgot your password?

Please wait...

Please wait...

Cover Articles Articles

Prostatic Artery Embolization Eases BPH Symptoms

March 27, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may be safely treated with prostatic artery embolization (PAE), according to a new study presented at the 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR).
 

Researchers Report Success with Lumbar HD Catheters

March 27, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—Translumbar hemodialysis catheters (THCs) are safe and may offer an effective vascular access route for hemodialysis (HD) patients with limited venous access options, even in overweight patients, according to data presented at the 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology.
 

Low Renal Function Increases ESRD Risk after Pancreas Transplantation

March 14, 2012

QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC—End-stage renal disease (ESRD) eventually develops in more than half of patients with moderate kidney dysfunction at the time of pancreas transplantation, according to new findings presented at the Canadian Society of Transplantation's 2012 Annual Meeting.
 

RFA Successfully Treats Small Benign Renal Tumors

March 08, 2012

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can effectively treat small benign tumors in a single session, and long-term outcomes of RFA for renal tumors depend on tumor size, according to the findings of two studies.
 

Shockwave Therapy Found to Improve Erectile Dysfunction

February 26, 2012

PARIS—Low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) is an effective treatment option for men with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED), according to findings presented at the 27th Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology.
 

NSAID Use May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk

February 25, 2012

PARIS—Contrary to the findings of previous epidemiologic studies, a new study found that use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer (PCa) overall and aggressive PCa, Finnish researchers reported at the 27th Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology.
 

Novel Drug Prolongs Survival in Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer

February 03, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—A novel medication may provide a new standard of care for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and bone metastases, researchers reported here at the annual Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.
 

Proton Therapy No Better than IMRT for Prostate Cancer

February 02, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—Proton therapy is no better than intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) as a treatment for localized prostate cancer, and it is associated with greater gastrointestinal toxicities, researchers reported here at the Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.
 

New Stone Risk Found in VUR Patients

February 01, 2012

Children with vesicoureteral reflux have a higher incidence of hypercalciuria, hyperuricosuria.
 

CKD Incidence Higher in African Americans Than Whites

February 01, 2012

Researchers who analyzed 20-year follow-up data from a prospective study found that African Americans have a higher incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) than whites in part because of albuminuria.
 
« Previous
Next »
Popular Topics
Acute Kidney Injury AKI Androgen Deprivation Anemia Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Bladder Cancer BPH Cardiovascular Disease Chronic Kidney Disease Circumcision CKD CVD Diabetes Dialysis End-stage Renal Disease Hemodialysis Kidney Cancer Overactive Bladder Prostate Cancer Renal Cell Carcinoma Reproductive Medicine Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Transplantation Urinary Incontinence Urology

 

© 2012 Haymarket Media, Inc.

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form without prior authorization.

Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of Haymarket Media's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions