Gender and Race Disparities Found in Kidney Stone Disease
A male-to-female gap decreased significantly over time among White and non-Hispanic stone formers, but not among Black stone formers.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Primary Chemoablation for Low-Grade Intermediate-Risk NMIBC Promising
A mitomycin-containing reverse thermal gel could provide an alternative to repetitive surgeries for low-grade intermediate-risk NMIBC, according to investigators.
Lower Post-Nephrectomy Kidney Function May Up ESKD Risk
New study findings “are critically important in patient counseling and surgical planning, particularly for patients with risk factors for renal deterioration,” according to investigators.
Epigenetic Test May Rule Out High-Grade UTUC
If validated, the EpiCheck® assay may identify more patients who can safely delay or avoid nephroureterectomy.
Metabolic Syndrome Post-Prostatectomy Ups Prostate Cancer Death Risk
The risks for metastasis, biochemical recurrence, and overall mortality are unaffected, according to investigators.
Investigators: Consider 5-ARI Use When Deciding on Prostate Biopsy
At prostate cancer diagnosis, clinical T stage was significantly higher among 5-ARI users compared with nonusers.
COVID-19-Associated Cystitis Linked to Inflammatory Biomarkers in Urine
Whether COVID-associated cystitis resolves or persists as a “long haul” problem is an outstanding question.
Thiazides Superior as Empiric Therapy to Prevent Kidney Stone Recurrence
Thiazide diuretic therapy prescribed empirically for patients not receiving 24-hour urine testing is significantly associated with reduced odds of urinary stone recurrence compared with alkali citrate and allopurinol, a study found.
Prostate Cancer Screenings Fell Sharply Early in COVID-19 Pandemic
The decrease in prostate cancer screening rates was the smallest among 5 cancers studied.
Nadofaragene Firadenovec Shows Longer-Term Efficacy in BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC
Study results support an attempt at bladder preservation in patients with BCG-unresponsive nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer.
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