High Gleason Pattern at PSM Ups Prostate Cancer Relapse Risk
Gleason pattern 4 or 5 found at a positive surgical margin following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy predicts early biochemical recurrence.
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Gout Linked to Increased Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is 3 times more likely to develop among individuals with vs without gout, according to a large retrospective cohort study.
Periodontal Disease Care in CKD Cuts Cardiovascular Risks
The presence of periodontal disease in chronic kidney disease significantly increased the risk of all-cause, but not cardiovascular, mortality.
Prostate Cancer Mortality Lowest With Radical Prostatectomy
In a study with a follow-up period of 18 years, men treated with any other modality but radical prostatectomy had higher prostate cancer death risks.
Robotic Partial Nephrectomy May Be a Viable Option for Large Renal Tumors
Robotic partial nephrectomy offers similar oncologic outcomes to robotic radical nephrectomy, but is associated with better preservation of renal function.
TRT Speeds Potency Recovery After Prostate Surgery
In a study, all men who received testosterone replacement therapy within 1 year of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy had full potency recovery at 24 months.
TRT Reduces Post-RARP Recurrence Risk in Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Testosterone replacement therapy prolonged time to disease progression among men who underwent radical surgery for localized prostate cancer.
Spironolactone Has No Effect on LVM in Hemodialysis Patients
Patients treated with the mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist had a higher frequency of moderate hyperkalemia compared with placebo recipients.
Hyperkalemia Worsens Outcomes in Elderly Patients Hospitalized for HF
Elderly patients hospitalized for heart failure who have high serum potassium levels at admission are at increased risk of readmission for heart failure and death.
Microwave Ablation for SHPT May Offer Alternative to Parathyroidectomy
In a small study of hemodialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism, microwave ablation achieved higher rates of the recommended target levels of intact parathyroid hormone.
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