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News Most Physicians Reluctant to Adopt EHR

Most Physicians Reluctant to Adopt EHR

Adopters found to be optimistic about IT's potential, while non-adopters remain skeptical.

Prostate Cancer Post-Prostatectomy QoL Associated with Surgeon Variation

Post-Prostatectomy QoL Associated with Surgeon Variation

Significant associations seen in men's urinary and sexual function based on surgeon.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Back Pain Medication Associated with Higher Risk of ED

Back Pain Medication Associated with Higher Risk of ED

Dose and duration of opioid use associated with increased odds of erectile dysfunction.

Prostate Cancer

Novel Drug for Metastatic Prostate Cancer Approved

Radium-223, a first-in-class drug, travels directly to the site of bone metastases, where it emits alpha particles that exert an anti-tumor effect.

AUA 2013: Other Urinary Problems

Stones Linked to Urinary Incontinence, Periodontitis

Taiwan study finds a twofold increased risk of upper urinary tract stones in patients suffering from urinary incontinence.

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Risk Not Higher with TRT Use

Researchers studied 850 testosterone-deficient men who received 1,000 mg parenteral testosterone undecanoate six weeks after baseline and then every 12 weeks for up to five years.

News Poor Bedside Manner, Service Top Patient Complaints

Poor Bedside Manner, Service Top Patient Complaints

Review of 'rate-your-doctor' websites reveals patients' most common gripes.

News User Satisfaction Down for Electronic Health Records

User Satisfaction Down for Electronic Health Records

Twelve percent decrease in user satisfaction since 2010; increase in very dissatisfied users.

News Smartphones, Apps Used More Frequently by Docs

Smartphones, Apps Used More Frequently by Docs

Two reports show use of smartphones and apps for professional purposes is increasing.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) AUA: Many Men With Erectile Dysfunction Untreated

AUA: Many Men With Erectile Dysfunction Untreated

Under-treatment persists despite heavy promotion in the media.

AUA 2013: Bladder and Kidney Cancer

Bladder Cancer Risk Raised in RT-Treated Uterine Cancer Patients

Routine screening for bladder cancer may be warranted in this patient population.

AUA 2013: Bladder and Kidney Cancer

NSS Offers Better Renal Function Preservation

Compared with radical nephrectomy, nephron-sparing surgery shift serum creatinine downward.

AUA 2013: Prostate Cancer

Updated Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Announced

Shared decision-making about screening recommended for men aged 55-69 years.

AUA 2013: BPH/LUTS

Dietary Vitamin C May Lower LUTS Progression Risk

Highest intake was associated with a 46% decreased progression risk compared with the lowest intake.

AUA 2013: Other Urinary Problems

Uric Acid Stones More Likely in Caucasians

Study found a 27.3% incidence in Caucasians versus 15.5% and 15.1% in African Americans and Hispanics, respectively.