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

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Diabetic Kidney Disease Without Albuminuria Ups CKD Progression Risk

Jody A. Charnow

January 14, 2022

A study of Chinese patients revealed that the increased risk of chronic kidney disease progression was present regardless of baseline kidney function.

Erectile Dysfunction

Severe Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Grip Strength in Dialysis Population

Jody A. Charnow

January 13, 2022

Investigators observed the association in a study of 63 Japanese men undergoing hemodialysis.

Phosphate Binders Cut Mortality, Up ESRD Risk

Prostate Cancer

Upfront Abiraterone for mCRPC Tied to Better Survival in Black vs White Men

Jody A. Charnow

January 10, 2022

In a study of men receiving first-line abiraterone for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, Black men had a lower risk for death compared with White men.

Prostate Cancer

Metformin Use Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk

Jody A. Charnow

January 4, 2022

In a large study of men with newly diagnosed diabetes, exposure to metformin in the previous year was associated with an increased risk for a prostate cancer diagnosis, whereas exposure 2 to 7 years previously was associated with decreased risk.

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Death Risk Not Higher Among Black Men

Jody A. Charnow

December 29, 2021

New findings are consistent with recent pooled analyses in which adjustment for nonbiological differences, including socioeconomic status and health care access, eliminate the increased risk of death from prostate cancer observed in Black men.

News

Impaired Kidney Function Common in Adolescent Anorexia

Jody A. Charnow

December 28, 2021

Recent findings suggest that impaired kidney function may better reflect anorexia severity.

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Prostate Cancer

Socioeconomic Disadvantage Ups Death Risk in the Cancer Population

Jody A. Charnow

December 22, 2021

A recent study examined the effect of neighborhood and individual socioeconomic deprivation on overall and cancer-specific survival among patients with prostate, breast, lung, and colorectal cancer.

Prostate Cancer

Study: Prostate Cancer Surgery Without Prior Biopsy Possible

Jody A. Charnow

December 22, 2021

In a series of 25 men, radiographic evidence correctly predicted significant prostate cancer in all patients on final pathology.

Prostate Cancer

Oncologic Outcomes After RP for High-Risk Prostate Cancer Characterized

Jody A. Charnow

December 22, 2021

Metastasis-free and overall survival are modest among men who have lymph node involvement and persistent detectable PSA after radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer, a study found.

Prostate Cancer

ED Visits for Radiation Cystitis in PCa Often Result in Invasive Procedures

Jody A. Charnow

December 21, 2021

A novel study revealed that 55.5% of men with a history of prostate cancer who sought emergency department treatment for radiation cystitis received an invasive procedure.

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