New Findings May Improve Prediction of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
Risk is linked to small changes in serum creatinine and eGFR on the day after contrast exposure.
Print Issue: March 01, 2016
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Do Not Affect Prostate Cancer Relapse Risk
No significant association found between phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor use and biochemical recurrence after radical treatment.
Low Testosterone Before ADT Predicts Poor Prognosis in Metastatic PCa
The study found no association with obesity, however, unlike previous studies.
Cocoa Flavanols Protect Dialysis Patients’ Cardiovascular System
Researchers observe significant improvements chronic and hemodialysis-induced vascular dysfunction.
Small Prostates Predict More Severe BOO Symptoms
The risk of bladder outlet obstruction increased 34% per unit increase in serum PSA and decreased 23% per unit increase in maximal flow rate.
Fixed-Dose Phosphate Binder Schedules May Be Less Than Ideal
Study of peritoneal dialysis patients showed that they do not adjust binders to match the phosphate content of meals and snacks.
Repeating PSA Test Reduces Risk of Prostate Biopsy, PCa Diagnosis
Men with a normal PSA upon repeat testing had a 78% lower risk of prostate cancer diagnosis than men with a second abnormal PSA result.
Testosterone Therapy Does Not Appear to Worsen LUTS/BPH
A recent review found little evidence to support severe lower urinary tract symptoms as a contraindication to TRT.
Study: No Clinical Benefit for Botox in BPH
Previous studies may have overlooked the placebo effect.
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