Bladder Cancer

Comorbid Illnesses Worsen Post-Cystectomy Outcomes

February 01, 2012

Greater comorbid illness increases the likelihood of complications after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer among patients older than 70 years, according to German researchers.
 

Smaller Bladder Tumors Less Like to Recur After Surgery

December 10, 2011

Non-muscle-invasive bladder tumors 15 mm or less in diameter are associated with a lower risk of recurrence after surgical treatment compared with larger tumors, according to researchers.
 

Extended LND Improves Outcomes in Selected Bladder Cancer Patients

November 28, 2011

Extended lymph node dissection (LND) does not significantly change overall disease recurrence and survival patterns in patients who undergo radical cystectomy for bladder cancer compared with limited LND, but certain patient subgroups experience improvements in these outcomes, a study found.
 

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

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
 

Erectile Dysfunction Highly Prevalent Among Men on Hemodialysis

January 09, 2012

Most men on hemodialysis (HD) have erectile dysfunction (ED) and do not receive treatment for the condition, a multinational study found.
 

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

Kidney Cancer Tumor Size, Preoperative eGFR Linked

January 30, 2012

Tumor diameter and decreased preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) are independently correlated in patients undergoing surgery for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), researchers concluded.
 

Adrenalectomy Rates Remain High in Radical Nephrectomy

January 30, 2012

During a recent 10-year period, the rate of ipsilateral adrenalectomy at the time of radical nephrectomy decreased slightly, a study found.
 

Kidney Cancer Tied to Red Meat Intake

January 27, 2012

Greater intake of red meat may increase the risk of renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
 

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

Prostate Cancer Linked to Heavy Alcohol Intake

February 03, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—Heavy ethanol intake is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer (PCa) among low-risk men with at least one prior negative prostate biopsy, investigators reported here at the annual Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. It also is associated with an elevated risk for high-grade PCa.
 

PSA Testing Rates Unchanged for Elderly Men Despite Task Force Guidelines

February 03, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—PSA testing rates for men aged 75 years and older did not decline despite a 2008 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation against PSA screening for men in this age group, according to study findings presented at the annual Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.
 

Prostate Cancer Patients Far More Likely to Die from Other Causes

February 03, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—Elderly men who receive definitive local treatment for prostate cancer (PCa) are much more likely to die from causes other than their cancer, a finding that could inform doctor-patient discussions about treatment for localized PCa, investigators reported here at the annual Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.
 

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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