Authors

Bill Gillette
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Software systems begin to merge business, medical data

An important trend is emerging in the arena of practice management systems,and industry observers say urologists would be well advised to keep up todate on it.

Andrew D. Bowser
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Mirabegron may improve erectile dysfunction in men with overactive bladder symptoms

The findings support continued investigation of the safety and efficacy of mirabegron in men with OAB and concurrent ED, says study author Arthur L. Burnett, II, MD, MBA.

Peter Black, MD
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Immunotherapy for bladder Ca: What urologists need to know

Peter Black, MD, discusses which patients are currently eligible for immunotherapy, how the indications are likely to expand, some of the common side effects of immunotherapy and their incidence, and the availability of tools to determine which patients are suitable candidates for treatment.

Alan J. Wein, MD, PhD
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Nocturia: An update on diagnosis and treatment

In this video, Alan J. Wein, MD, PhD, discusses recent developments in the management of nocturia, including a new FDA-approved agent; underlying causes; and the role of a voiding diary in patient care.

Anne E. Calvaresi, DNP, CRNP, RNFA
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Tips for integrating APPs into your practice

Anne E. Calvaresi, DNP, CRNP, RNFA, also discusses best practices that urologists and APPs can follow to ensure they work together well as a team and offers her opinion on the controversy surrounding the use of APPs for performing certain urologic procedures.

Par Mehta, MD
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Hydrogel spacer use during prostate RT: Community experience

Recent data support the product’s use in protecting organs at risk for radiation exposure.

Jessica DeLong, MD
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Laser vaginal rejuvenation: What urologists need to know

"The world of laser vaginal rejuvenation is fast paced, with new companies adding a laser platform nearly each month," write Jessica DeLong, MD, and Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD.

Blayne Welk, MD, MSc
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Depression and suicide in men: Identifying the risk

This article discusses the risk of depression and suicide in men, focusing on increased risk in men with genitourinary cancer and other urologic conditions.

Rick Rutherford, CMPE
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Should your practice consider a MIPS virtual group?

“Urology practices that are struggling to achieve payment increases and bonuses under MIPS for 2017 and 2018 may reap some strategic benefits from taking the lead in forming virtual groups in subsequent years,” according to Rick Rutherford, CMPE.

Nadir Zaidi
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Unintentional injury in men: Trends and risk reduction

Urology visits afford a unique opportunity to discuss falls, drug use, and work accidents.

Austen Slade, MD
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How wearable devices may optimize post-surgery outcomes

Recent studies point to the significant potential activity trackers hold in urology.

Brock O'Neil, MD
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How wearable devices may optimize post-surgery outcomes

Recent studies point to the significant potential activity trackers hold in urology.

UROPAC Staff
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Right to try legislation: Questions surround its substance

A bill commonly known as “Right to Try,” or S.204, appears to be a step in the right direction for expanding access to treatment for terminally ill patients who have exhausted all other options.

Douglas Ridyard, MD
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Challenging case: A young woman presenting with rapid weight gain

An 18-year-old previously healthy collegiate athlete presented to the emergency room with a rapid weight gain of 20 pounds during the previous 2 months. She complained of significant fatigue and irregular menstrual periods.

Christian Lawlor, BSc
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Can finger length predict prostate cancer risk?

Christian Lawlor, BSc, Karl Miller, BSc, and David Albala, MD, explore the possible correlation.

Karl Miller, BSc
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Can finger length predict prostate cancer risk?

Christian Lawlor, BSc, Karl Miller, BSc, and David Albala, MD, explore the possible correlation.

Sigfred Ian R. Alpajaro, MD
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The argument for surgical management of high-risk prostate cancer

Radical prostatectomy can provide superior survival compared with radiation therapy, especially in young and healthy men.

Christopher P. Evans, MD
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The argument for surgical management of high-risk prostate cancer

Radical prostatectomy can provide superior survival compared with radiation therapy, especially in young and healthy men.

Acacia Brush Perko, Esq.
Acacia Brush Perko, Esq.

Perko is an attorney in the Columbus, Ohio office of Reminger Co, LPA, where she specializes in medical malpractice defense litigation and transactional matters.

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Patient undergoing BPH procedure sues for negligence and malpractice

"The patient’s counsel alleged that the urologist had failed to properly inform the patient of the risks and complications associated with the treatment," writes Acacia Brush Perko, Esq.

Kyle Ericson, MD
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Challenging case: A large ‘ticking’ back lipoma and a small renal mass

The authors discuss the case of a 57-year-old man who initially presents to a general surgeon with a chief complaint of right lower back and posterior neck pain, with associated soft tissue swelling. On presentation to the authors' institution, he had experienced regrowth of the masses with "ticking" in the right lumbar area that he correlated with his heartbeat. He also reported unintentional weight loss of 15 pounds over the previous 3 months.

Molly E. DeWitt-Foy, MD
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Challenging case: A large ‘ticking’ back lipoma and a small renal mass

The authors discuss the case of a 57-year-old man who initially presents to a general surgeon with a chief complaint of right lower back and posterior neck pain, with associated soft tissue swelling. On presentation to the authors' institution, he had experienced regrowth of the masses with "ticking" in the right lumbar area that he correlated with his heartbeat. He also reported unintentional weight loss of 15 pounds over the previous 3 months.

Khaled Fareed, MD
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Challenging case: Persistent hemorrhage following ureteral stent exchange

A 69-year-old woman was transferred from an outside institution to our inpatient service with recurrent gross hematuria. Two weeks prior to transfer, she underwent routine bilateral ureteral stent exchange, which was complicated by gross hematuria with significant clot burden.

David Sheyn, MD
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Opportunistic salpingectomy in female urologic surgery

Evidence suggests fallopian tube removal will lead to reduced ovarian cancer ­incidence.

Venkatesh Krishnamurthi, MD
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Challenging case: A large ‘ticking’ back lipoma and a small renal mass

The authors discuss the case of a 57-year-old man who initially presents to a general surgeon with a chief complaint of right lower back and posterior neck pain, with associated soft tissue swelling. On presentation to the authors' institution, he had experienced regrowth of the masses with "ticking" in the right lumbar area that he correlated with his heartbeat. He also reported unintentional weight loss of 15 pounds over the previous 3 months.

Sigrid Carlsson, MD, PhD, MPH
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Novel method in the diagnostic arsenal for prostate cancer

"The list of methods and biomarkers to help patients and physicians decide whether to perform biopsy is continuously evolving," writes Sigrid Carlsson, MD, PhD, MPH.

Premal Patel, MD
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How do smoking and drinking affect fertility?

“There exists compelling evidence to suggest smoking and drinking alcohol can have a dramatic impact on male and female reproductive potential,” write Premal Patel, MD, and Ranjith Ramasamy, MD.

Barry McCarthy, PhD
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Impact of loneliness in men over age 60

Social isolation may have serious health consequences; urologists can help.

Tamara Oppliger, MA
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Impact of loneliness in men over age 60

Social isolation may have serious health consequences; urologists can help.

Katherine J. Cotter, MD
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AUA guideline positively impacts stricture management

Recent survey results suggest that the AUA urethral stricture guidelines have made a positive impact and the management of urethral stricture disease continues to shift from endoscopic treatment to open surgical repairs.

Spyridon Basourakos, MD
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Conventional and next-generation imaging evaluation of biochemically recurrent prostate cancer

"The incorporation of NGI into the BCR disease state definition necessitates a consensus within the medical community," write Spyridon P. Basourakos, MD, and Jack R. Andrews, MD.