Active surveillance uptake driven by urologists’ recommendations
January 23rd 2024Patients were less likely to choose active surveillance when their decision was influenced by their treatment goals of achieving “cure” or to “live longer,” or when they perceived their diagnosis of low-risk prostate cancer to be more serious.
Navigating the ABU certification journey: The value of recertification and upcoming changes
January 23rd 2024"Continuing certification is not merely a bureaucratic process; it is a commitment to staying abreast of advancements in urology and maintaining competencies," writes J. Stuart Wolf Jr, MD, FACS.
State of Urology survey highlights emerging trends, opportunities for growth
January 22nd 2024The investigators at DSUI developed 4 recommended actions for urologists based on the findings from the survey: drive multidisciplinary collaboration, leverage technology excellence, bridge patient-urologist perspectives, and foster collaboration with general practitioners.
Same-day discharge after major surgery is feasible, but safety concerns remain
January 18th 2024"In deciding whom to discharge within hours of a less invasive but major surgery, we must ask ourselves which master we are serving: the insurer, the administrator, or our own ego," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.
Expert explains the crucial role of interoperability in medical billing
January 15th 2024"Without interoperability, electronic insurance billing would be nearly impossible. Insurance payers, healthcare providers and claim clearinghouses all rely on interoperability at their core," writes Lisa Taylor.
Dr. Agarwal on significance of ultra-low PSA levels achieved with apalutamide in mCSPC
January 11th 2024Neeraj Agarwal, MD, discusses an analysis from the phase 3 TITAN trial that explored the correlation between PSA response and survival among patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer receiving apalutamide.
Alkaline water unlikely to prevent kidney stones, study finds
January 11th 2024"While alkaline water products have a higher pH than regular water, they have a negligible alkali content–which suggests that they can't raise urine pH enough to affect the development of kidney and other urinary stones," says Roshan M. Patel, MD.