Jody A. Charnow

Editor

Jody A. Charnow has been the editor of Renal & Urology News, a publication of Haymarket Media, since 2003. Previously, he had served as editor of Internal Medicine World Report and a managing editor for Medical Tribune. He holds a BA in biology from the State University of New York at Albany.

All articles by Jody A. Charnow

Lupus Nephritis

Severe Renal Arteriosclerosis in Lupus Nephritis Predicts ASCVD

Jody A. Charnow

January 15, 2021

Severe renal arteriosclerosis in diagnostic lupus nephritis biopsies is associated with 9-fold higher odds of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Home Dialysis Outcomes Identified

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Women Are at Lower Risk for CKD Progression Than Men

Jody A. Charnow

January 14, 2021

A Swedish study of patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease found that women were less likely than men to experience disease progression and to die from any cause or cardiovascular causes.

Regardless of what diet patients choose, these foods should always be limited or avoided as they can cause spikes in blood sugar or contain unhealthy fats. These foods include: processed grains, fruits with added sweeteners, full-fat dairy, fried foods or foods high in trans or saturated fats, refined flour, and foods with a high glycemic load.

Prostate Cancer

Advanced, Fatal Prostate Cancer Linked to Diet

Jody A. Charnow

January 12, 2021

Diets that promote hyperinsulinemia and inflammation increase the likelihood of advanced or fatal prostate cancer, a new study suggests.

Prostate Cancer

Mediterranean Diet May Lower Prostate Cancer Progression Risk

Jody A. Charnow

January 11, 2021

In a study of men on active surveillance for localized prostate cancer, each 1-unit increase in Mediterranean diet score, calculated based on patients’ baseline food frequency questionnaire information, was associated with a 12% decreased risk for Gleason grade group progression.

PAE Is a Promising BPH Treatment Alternative

Erectile Dysfunction

Shock Wave Therapy Found Safe, Effective for Erectile Dysfunction

Jody A. Charnow

January 8, 2021

Six months after receiving low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy nearly 52% of men reported having satisfactory sexual intercourse, a study found.

Lupus Nephritis

Study Finds Clues to Rapid Progression to ESKD in Lupus Nephritis

Jody A. Charnow

January 7, 2021

A small study suggests that poor medication compliance and certain histopathologic features may be associated with development of end-stage kidney disease within 3 years of lupus nephritis diagnosis.

Prostate Cancer

Active Surveillance Use for Prostate Cancer Varies Widely by Region

Jody A. Charnow

January 6, 2021

Use of active surveillance or watchful waiting for low-risk prostate cancer in the United States increased from 2010 to 2015, but the extent to which these management strategies are used varies widely depending on where patients reside, a study found.

Prostate Cancer

Statins May Benefit Patients Receiving ADT for Relapsed Prostate Cancer

Jody A. Charnow

January 5, 2021

In a study, statin use was associated with a 36% decreased risk for death among men initiating androgen deprivation therapy for recurrent prostate cancer following primary or salvage radiation therapy.

Prostate Cancer

Salvage Therapies for Radiorecurrent Prostate Cancer Offer Similar RFS

Jody A. Charnow

January 4, 2021

Surgical and nonsurgical local salvage treatments for prostate cancer (PCa) that recurs following radiation therapy offer similar 5-year recurrence-free survival (RFS) rates, but re-irradiation appears to result in less toxicity, according to a new meta-analysis. A team led by Amar U. Kishan, MD, of the University of California, Los Angeles, analyzed data from 150 studies…