Bladder Cancer

Study: Form of Bladder Cancer Increased by 56%

February 22, 2012

Although a detailed trend analysis of 127,614 U.S. cases of first primary bladder cancer demonstrated a 9% overall drop in disease occurrence between 1973 and 2007, papillary transitional cell carcinoma (PTCC)—one of two main subtypes—increased by 56% over that period.
 

Active Surveillance An Option for Bladder Cancer

February 16, 2012

LONDON—Low-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) could be safely managed by periods of active surveillance rather than aggressive resection surgery and frequent cystoscopic follow up.
 

Circulating Tumor Cells Predict Worse Outcomes in Bladder Cancer Patients

February 04, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—The presence of circulating tumor cells (CTC) in the peripheral blood of patients with urothelial carcinoma of the bladder (UCB) prior to radical cystecomy are associated with worse disease outcomes, researchers reported here at the annual Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.
 

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Prostatic Urethral Lift Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

January 03, 2012

Use of a prostatic urethral lift procedure, a minimally invasive treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) resulting from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), preserves sexual function, according to a study published online ahead of print in The Journal of Sexual Medicine.
 

Study: Electromagnetic Treatment Improves BPH

December 19, 2011

Radiofrequency pulsed electromagnetic fields (EMF) may provide a non-invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), researchers reported.
 

Epinephrine Can Cut TURP-Related Blood Loss

December 13, 2011

Epinephrine injected into the prostate can be used to decrease blood loss during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), according to researchers.
 

Erectile Dysfunction

Open-Angle Glaucoma, Erectile Dysfunction Linked

February 17, 2012

Men with erectile dysfunction more likely to have been diagnosed with glaucoma
 

Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Atopic Dermatitis

January 19, 2012

Men with erectile dysfunction (ED) are more likely to have had prior atopic dermatitis than men without ED, according to study findings published online in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
 

Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Previous Psoriasis Diagnosis

January 14, 2012

Men with erectile dysfunction more likely to have been previously diagnosed with psoriasis
 

Hypogonadism

New Formulations of Androderm Approved

October 21, 2011

The FDA has approved two lower-dose formulations for Androderm, a once-daily transdermal patch for men with low testosterone.
 

Testosterone Therapy May Not Improve Erectile Dysfunction

October 18, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.—Testosterone supplementation in elderly men with borderline low testosterone levels may not improve erectile dysfunction (ED) compared with placebo, new findings suggest.
 

Male Hypogonadism Linked to Ratio of Finger Lengths

July 07, 2011

The ratio of the second and fourth finger lengths (2D/4D ratio) may predict which men have testosterone deficiency, researchers reported.
 

Kidney Stones

New Stone Risk Found in VUR Patients

February 01, 2012

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

Diabetes May Hike Urinary Stone Risk

January 05, 2012

Diabetes mellitus independently predicts an increased risk of urinary tract calculi (UTC), according to a population-based cohort study conducted in Taiwan.
 

Antibiotics Could Increase Kidney Stone Risk

November 17, 2011

Antibiotics can decrease colonization of a common intestinal bacterium that metabolizes oxalate, perhaps rendering patients more susceptible to the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones, according to researchers.
 

Kidney Cancer

More Tailored Treatments for Kidney Cancer Possible

February 16, 2012

Two newly published studies provide a unique foundation for a more complete understanding of distinct kidney cancer subtypes.
 

Cryotherapy Can Successfully Treat Small Renal Masses

February 14, 2012

LONDON—Cryotherapy can be used to treat small renal tumors or masses successfully with relatively low rates of complications and recurrence, a urologist skilled in the technique told attendees at the Renal and Bladder Cancer 3rd National conference here.
 

Immunotherapy May Improve mRCC Outcomes

February 08, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—An immunotherapy (AGS-003) in combination with sunitinib may help prolong the lives of men with unfavorable risk, metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), according to new data from an open-label phase 2 study.
 

Overactive Bladder

Repeated Toxin Injections Safe and Effective for Refractory Overactive Bladder

December 26, 2011

Repeated injections of botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) are safe and effective for the medium-term management of refractory overactive bladder (OAB) and idiopathic detrusor overactivity (IDO), according to British investigators.
 

Overactive Bladder Linked to Metabolic Syndrome in Women

November 01, 2011

Metabolic syndrome is associated with overactive bladder (OAB) in women, according to researchers.
 

Botulinum Toxin Effective in OAB Patients without Detrusor Overactivity

August 31, 2011

GLASGOW—Intravesical botulinum toxin may be an effective treatment for overactive bladder (OAB) without detrusor overactivity (DOA) on urodynamic assessment, researchers reported at the International Continence Society annual meeting.
 

Premature Ejaculation

Acupuncture May Treat Premature Ejaculation

January 28, 2011

Acupuncture may be another treatment option for premature ejaculation (PE), new findings suggest.
 

Novel Treatment for Premature Ejaculation Shows Promising Results

June 01, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO—Pivotal clinical trials of a novel treatment for premature ejaculation (PE) have yielded promising results, a researcher announced here at a press conference during the American Urological Association annual meeting.
 

Topical Spray for PE Safe, Effective

August 19, 2009

Men suffering from premature ejaculation had a sixfold increase in intravaginal ejaculatory time.
 

Prostate Cancer

A New Radiotherapy Option for Prostate Cancer

February 21, 2012

Noninvasive brachytherapy-like treatment may be a new option for men with prostate cancer.
 

Dietary Calcium May Decrease Prostate Cancer Risk

February 17, 2012

Dietary calcium is associated with lower risk for prostate cancer (PCa), particularly among black men, and with a lower risk for high-grade prostate cancer among all men, according to a study involving 108 U.S. veterans with biopsy-positive prostate cancer, 161 biopsy-negative controls, and 237 healthy controls.
 

PCA3 Test Okayed to Help Decide Need for Repeat Prostate Biopsy

February 15, 2012

The FDA has approved the first urine-based molecular test to help determine if men who have had a prior negative prostate biopsy should undergo a repeat biopsy.
 

Prostate Specific Antigen

Survey: Leading Urologists Favor Routine PSA Tests

October 31, 2011

Most leading urologists recommend routine PSA testing for men aged 50 and older, despite a recent U.S. panel's recommendation, according to a survey by U.S. News World & Report.
 

MRI Scans May Improve PCa Recurrence at Low PSA Levels

May 03, 2011

Dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) endorectal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis may offer an effective method of assessing for local recurrence of prostate cancer (PCa) after prostatectomy, according to Texas researchers.
 

High PSA Velocity Alone Is Not Enough Reason for Biopsy

March 29, 2011

An analysis of 5,519 men undergoing biopsy in the control arm of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial uncovered no evidence to support the recommendation that men with high PSA velocity be biopsied in the absence of other indications, according to an online report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
 

Reproductive Medicine

Moderate Exercise May Bolster Sperm Motility

October 22, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.—Men who engage in moderate exercise have better sperm motility than sedentary men, according to a new prospective study presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.
 

Low Sperm Count May Decrease Likelihood of Siring a Son

October 21, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.—As a man's sperm production declines, so does the proportion of sperm bearing the Y chromosome, thus decreasing the likelihood of siring a son, according to new data presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.
 

Improved Semen Quality Linked to Better Nutrition

October 20, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.— Better nutrition may make for better semen, according to two new studies presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.
 

Urinary Incontinence

Older Age at RP Increases Urinary Incontinence Risk

January 31, 2012

A man's age at radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer affects his risk of developing long-term urinary incontinence (UI).
 

Urinary Symptoms in Men Linked to Low Vitamin D

November 04, 2011

Low vitamin D levels are common among adult men in the United States and are associated with an increased likelihood of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and moderate to severe urinary incontinence (UI), national data show.
 

Pessary Trial May Detect Occult Stress Urinary Incontinence

October 05, 2011

An ambulatory pessary trial is a simple and cost-effective way to predict women's response to surgical repair of anterior vaginal wall prolapse, according to the findings of a small retrospective study.
 

Urinary Tract Infections

Enterococcal UTIs May Signal Underlying Urinary Problems in Children

December 22, 2011

Community-acquired urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children caused by enterococcal bacteria are associated with a high rate of underlying urinary abnormalities, a study found.
 

Hyaluronic Acid May Prevent Recurrent UTIs

August 30, 2011

GLASGOW—Intravesical instillation of hyaluronic acid may be a safe and effective way to reduce the likelihood of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in fertile women, Italian investigators reported at the International Continence Society annual meeting.
 

Antibiotics Outperform Cranberry Extract for UTIs

July 26, 2011

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) is more effective than cranberry extract in preventing recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI), data from a double-blind noninferiority trial indicate, but antimicrobial resistance remains a major concern.
 
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