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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Guidelines Developed for Polymyxin Antibiotic Use
Polymyxin B recommended for routine use in invasive infections; colistin preferred for lower UTI
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.
Extra Weight in Adolescence Tied to Later Risk for Renal Cancer
Among Swedish men, overweight or obesity during adolescence tied to higher risk for renal cell carcinoma
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.
Metabolic Syndrome Increases Risk of Kidney Stone Recurrence
Kidney stone recurrence risk increases along with the number of metabolic syndrome components, which include abdominal obesity, hypertension, elevated fasting glucose, low high-density lipoprotein, and elevated triglycerides.
Intense ADT Prior to RP May Improve Outcomes in Locally Advanced PCa
A phase 2 study demonstrated higher rates of pathologic complete response or minimal residual disease.
Long-Term Use of Low-Dose Aspirin May Lower PCa Mortality
A population-based study found no effect of low-dose aspirin use within 1 year of diagnosis on prostate cancer death risk.
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