Research Needed to Understand Impact of Low-Dose Radiation
Estimated $100 million needed annually for the next 10 to 15 years to conduct epidemiological, biological research
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Allopurinol May Reduce Contrast Nephropathy in CKD Population
Previous research suggested that allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, prevents the formation of oxygen-free radicals that may contribute to contrast nephropathy.
Study: Confirmatory Prostate Biopsies Still Needed Despite Upfront MRI
New findings challenge recommendations from the European Association of Urology.
Negative MRI in Active Surveillance Often Predicts Stable Prostate Cancer
Some patients with a negative mpMRI while on prostate cancer active surveillance may be able to defer biopsy, according to investigators.
DXA Screening Rate Low Among Older Men Initiating Prostate Cancer ADT
Study confirms the care gap in bone health management and fracture prevention among older men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy.
Surveillance Guidelines for Low-Grade Ta NMIBC Often Not Followed
Joint American Urological Association and Society of Urologic Oncology guidelines recommend deescalation of surveillance for low-grade Ta NMIBC.
Prostate Cancer PLND Might Be Avoidable in Some Men With Negative PSMA PET CT
In patients with high-risk prostate cancer, negative PSMA PET/CT does not permit PLND avoidance, investigators cautioned.
Prostate MRI to Diagnose Prostate Cancer Less Likely in Black Men
Racial disparity in the use of emerging diagnostic technologies may widen gaps in cancer treatment and outcomes, according to investigators.
NephroScan Approved to Detect Renal Parenchymal Disorders
NephroScan is a sterile, single-dose kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m succimer injection for intravenous use.
Prostatectomy Bed MRI Possibly Predictive in Recurrent Prostate Cancer
On univariate analysis, positive vs negative MRI findings were significantly associated with a 3.1-fold higher risk for cancer-specific death, according to investigators.
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