Active Surveillance Appropriate for Favorable Intermediate-Risk PCa
Active surveillance may help many men with favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer to avoid the adverse effects of treatment for 5 years.
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Family History of Hereditary Cancer May Up PCa Progression Risk on Active Surveillance
Even men who test negative for mutations in the BRCA1/2 DNA repair genes may have increased risk for prostate cancer progression when they have certain family history.
Study ID’s Risk Factors for Urethral Recurrence After Radical Cystectomy
Study findings support surveillance for urethral recurrence after radical cystectomy.
Optimal Sequencing of ADT and RT for Low PSA Prostate Cancer Probed
During the COVID-19 pandemic, neoadjuvant ADT has been used as a way to delay initiation of daily radiation therapy, but it may not be appropriate for all men.
Stress-Related Disorders May Increase CKD Progression, AKI Risk
Individuals diagnosed with a stress-related disorder may warrant increased surveillance of their kidney function, according to study investigators.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in IgAN Linked to Increased Kidney Failure Risk
A past or present diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease elevates the risk of progression to kidney failure among patients with IgA nephropathy, according to investigators.
Early Steroid Withdrawal Does Not Worsen Long-Term Kidney Graft Survival
Kidney graft survival at 15 years after transplantation did not differ between selected patients treated with and without maintenance corticosteroids, according to recent study findings.
Adding Vibegron to BPH Meds Safe, Effective for Overactive Bladder
In a small study, add-on vibegron appeared well-tolerated and clinically effective among men with persistent OAB.
Urine-to-Plasma Urea Ratio Predicts ADPKD Progression
The early morning fasting urine-to-plasma urea ratio reflects the kidneys’ urine-concentrating capacity, which may decline early in ADPKD, according to investigators.
Periprostatic Fat Possibly Prognostic for Men on PCa Active Surveillance
In a study of patients on active surveillance, men with greater periprostatic fat had shorter prostate cancer progression-free survival.
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