Certain Clinical Factors Up Risk for Urethral Stricture Complications
In a cohort study, 7% of patients had life-threatening complications associated with urethral stricture.
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A 54-Year-Old Man With Painless Gross Hematuria and a Fatty Pelvic Tumor
The patient is a 54-year-old Caucasian male with a history of hidroadenitis who presented with a 1-week history of painless gross hematuria. His past medical history is otherwise unremarkable. He underwent a CT urogram in the emergency department that revealed an inverted pear-shaped bladder due to hypertrophy of perivesical and perirectal fat as well as…
Gender Bias in Medicine Has Far-Reaching Consequences
Exclusion of women from upper echelons of medicine may have real implications for patient care.
Pregnant Surgical Residents Face Several Challenges
Most women receive 6 weeks or less of maternity leave; most feel leave duration is inadequate.
Heavier Patient Load Linked to Worse Urologist Ratings
Poorer ratings seen with increase in Medicare patient load, with rating lowered by 0.04 per 100 patients.
Post-op Opioid Refills Associated With Misuse
Higher dose, shorter duration Rx may minimize risk of longer term misuse, authors say.
3D Printing Surgical Models for Kidney Cancer Care
Renal & Urology News spoke with Jonathan Silberstein, MD, about creating surgical models using a 3D printer.
Surgeons at High Risk for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Increasing risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in procedural specialists.
Novel 3D Printed Prostates Could Improve Preoperative Planning
New technique uses silicone-based polymer inks to create prostate models with the tactile sensation, pliability, and texture of a real prostate.
Higher Out-of-Pocket Costs Correlate With Worse Cancer Care
Across cancers, higher costs tied to higher rates of oral prescription abandonment, delayed initiation.
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