High Incidence of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Found
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) develops in 11% of emergency department patients who undergo contrast-enhanced CT (CECT).
Print Issue: January 01, 2010
Napping May Raise Diabetes Risk
Day napping and short night sleeping are associated with an elevated risk of diabetes among older adults, researchers reported in Diabetes Care (2009; published online ahead of print).
Vasectomy Patient Fathers A Child, Sues His Urologist
Mr. W, 38, was referred to Dr. R, a practicing urologist of nearly 30 years. The patient, who had learning disabilities, had three young children with various birth defects. Mr. W had been advised to get a vasectomy due to the high risk that any other child he fathered would also have birth defects.
Achieving Competence in RP: The Role of Experience
How many radical prostatectomies does a urologist need to perform to be proficient?
Using Weight Loss As Treatment for CKD
BMI is a standard parameter in all clinical settings—both inpatient and outpatient. It is used in the pediatric population, in young and older adults, and in the chronically ill as a marker of health.
Binder Prevents CAC Progression
SAN DIEGO—Lanthanum carbonate stops progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) in hemodialysis (HD) patients, preliminary data from a small pilot study suggest.
Pre-RP Combo Could Improve PCa Outcomes
Radiation plus chemotherapy before surgery in men with high-risk prostate cancer boosts negative margin rate.
Shock Wave Therapy Found to Relieve ED
LYON, FRANCE—Israeli researchers have reported promising preliminary results using low-intensity shock wave therapy to treat vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED).
Outpatient Prostate Cancer Surgery May Be Feasible
Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix have reported a promising early experience with performing extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) procedures on an outpatient basis.
Aspirin Cuts Death Risk in Diabetics
Regular aspirin use may decrease the risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all causes among individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a study.
