Kidney Disease Associated With Greater Likelihood of Major Surgeries
In a large population-based study, patients on dialysis had the highest incidence rates for major surgeries.
All articles by John Schieszer, MA
Infections Common in Glomerular Disease Population
Investigators identify risks factors for infection-related acute care events in children and adults with glomerular disease.
Alpha Blockers Linked to Higher Risk for Kidney Disease Progression
New findings could allow clinicians to have more nuanced discussions with patients who have chronic kidney disease regarding the long-term risks associated with alpha blocker use to control blood pressure.
Fruits, Vegetables May Offer Edge in Correcting Metabolic Acidosis in CKD
Increased intake of fruits and vegetables corrects CKD-related metabolic acidosis as well as sodium bicarbonate supplements, but is associated with other health benefits, a new post hoc analysis found.
Fewer Systematic Biopsy Cores May Not Lower PCa Detection Rate
In a study of patients undergoing transperineal prostate biopsy, the detection rate of clinically significant prostate cancer did not differ significantly between targeted biopsy (TB) with fewer systematic biopsy (SB) cores and TB with SB of the whole prostate.
Radiation Therapy After Prostate Surgery Worsens Sexual, Urinary Function
Allowing an approximately 24-month recovery period after prostate surgery before giving radiation therapy may be optimal for preserving erectile function provided oncologic control is not compromised, according to investigators.
Prostate Cancer Immunotherapy Alone Is Not Enough
So far, prostate cancer immunotherapy has shown only modest benefits. To greatly improve outcomes, immunotherapy will need to be combined with other treatments, according to the authors of a recent review.
PSA Density Plus MRI May Improve Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer
Combining PSA density with prostate MRI findings improves the predictive performance of PI-RADS in men without a prior prostate cancer diagnosis.
4Kscore May Help Predict Adverse Pathology at Radical Prostatectomy
In a study, a higher 4Kscore was significantly associated with a 16% greater risk of biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer following radical prostatectomy.
Metformin Found Not to Prevent Prostate Cancer
A study looking at the effect of genetic variations on the pharmacologic activity of metformin found that use of the drug was associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer overall and of high-grade prostate cancer.
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