Cystectomy Morbidity Risk Highest in Hispanics
Compared with whites, Hispanics had an 88% increased odds of major post-cystectomy complications.
All articles by Rosemary Frei, MSc
Hyperuricemia May Have a Role in Hematospermia
Patients with hyperuricemia also had a high prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms.
Short-Term PSA Testing to Calculate PSADT is Error-Prone
One year of PSA test results can lead to 10%-20% of men being misclassified as having a high risk of prostate cancer progression.
New Renal Scoring System Predicts NSS Outcomes
It improves predictions of perioperative complication risks, according to researchers.
Coffee May Cut Risk of Prostate Cancer Recurrence, Progression
Drinking one or more cups per day reduces the risk by 56% compared with drinking one or fewer cups per week.
Degarelix Improves CV, Mortality Outcomes
Cardiovascular event and death risk lower in prostate cancer patients who took this drug instead of an LHRH agonist.
Very Low Testosterone Key During Continuous ADT
Study reveals lower risk of developing castrate-resistant prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Risk Associated with Metabolic Factors
The presence of three or more components of the metabolic syndrome found to raise the odds of prostate cancer by 38%.
Prostatic Inflammation May Lower Risk of PCa Detection
Men who had acute inflammation found in an initial biopsy had a 25% lower risk of prostate cancer within two years.
FDG-PET Scans May Improve Prostate Cancer Management
Increased prostatic uptake of FDG is associated with a higher risk of Gleason 8 or higher disease.
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