Update on Bladder Cancer Risk Factors
Emerging evidence links bladder cancer to pelvic radiation therapy, dietary factors, and gene-environment interactions.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Second-Generation Antiandrogens Up Risk for Cognitive, Functional Toxic Effects
The increasing number of indications for second-generation antiandrogens may result in a large group of men at risk for toxic effects, according to investigators.
Real-World mCSPC First-Line Treatment Intensification Remains Low
Study findings highlight the need for earlier mCSPC treatment intensification by urologists and oncologists.
Race Disparity Found in Overactive Bladder Medication Prescriptions
The American Urologic Association advises caution in the use of anticholinergic medications to treat older or frail adults with OAB.
Antibiotic-Related Sudden Cardiac Death Linked to Dialysis Potassium Gradient
The risks for sudden cardiac death from certain QT-prolonging antibiotics increase with steeper serum to dialysate potassium gradients.
Higher Tacrolimus Trough Levels May Reduce Early Acute Rejection Risk
Monitoring and maintaining a higher tacrolimus trough level in the first month after transplantation is essential to avoid acute rejection, according to investigators.
Adding ADT to Radiation Does Not Up Survival in Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
NRG 0815 is a “landmark” study investigating the role of short-term androgen deprivation therapy added to modern, dose-escalated radiation to treat intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
Rates of Hyperkalemia, Other Adverse Events Increase as CKD Progresses
Adverse events rates have been rising over time among patients receiving dialysis, investigators reported.
Colchicine Use Declined After the Price Increase
Colchicine use had declined 27% by 2019 compared with before the 2010 price increase.
Risk of Drug-Drug Interactions in Patients With HIV and Cancer
As many as 1 in 4 patients receiving treatment for cancer and HIV may be at risk of experiencing drug-drug interactions, according to researchers.
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