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'Gold standard' lithotripter wins clearance comparisonVarious aspects of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) were the focus of several abstracts presented at the World Congress of Endourology & SWL here. Data from one U.S. group seemed to suggest, however, that SWL's "gold standard" offers better stone fragmentation and clearance than at least one newer device.
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Surprise billing regulation stuns providers, rejects congressional intent"The AACU joined 1 effort calling for the administration to remove the directive that arbiters anchor their determination to the qualifying payment amount, and instead let them consider all allowable information submitted by the parties to support their offer," says Ross E. Weber of the AACU.
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Preserve assets for heirs after second marriageA relatively simple technique called the spousal lifetime access trust has proven especially advantageous and popular among those who have remarried and want to provide for children from a prior marriage.
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A new credit card law could lead to higher fees for consumersRecent changes in credit card laws will likely affect everyone in ways both positive and negative.
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Adding a physician extender? Weigh these factors firstTo address the gap between the increasing number of urologic patients and decreasing number of urologists, some urology practices have to turned to physician extenders, also known as midlevel providers.
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Adding a physician extender? Weigh these factors firstTo address the gap between the increasing number of urologic patients and decreasing number of urologists, some urology practices have to turned to physician extenders, also known as midlevel providers.
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State advocacy: It starts with the grassrootsWith guidance from the American Association of Clinical Urologists, Inc., urologists have scored key grassroots victories in state legislatures across the country over the past year.
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Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Recent technical modificationsSince the original description of the robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy technique in 2002, several technical modifications have been reported.
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Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Recent technical modificationsSince the original description of the robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy technique in 2002, several technical modifications have been reported.
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New chemotherapeutic approaches in superficial bladder cancerAn overview of new agents and device-assisted therapies being investigated to improve outcomes for patients with superficial bladder cancer.
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Advice on using technology to enhance patient–physician communicationResearch has shown that follow-up text messages are more effective than telephone calls at reducing hospital readmissions or emergency department visits following hospital discharge.
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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.
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Sealing devices show distinct advantages in studySeal strength tests on two laparoscopic instruments indicate that each offers separate advantages when sealing ureters and blood vessels, researchers reported at the World Congress of Endourology & SWL.
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Prostate specific antigen standardization: Making sense of the controversyEfforts to standardize PSA assays were undertaken a decade ago, but PSA standardization remains controversial.
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Pre-radical prostatectomy leakage, pad use predicts post-radical prostatectomy continenceBaseline urinary continence status, based on a strict definition of no leakage or pad use, is predictive of improved return of continence following radical prostatectomy, according to University of Chicago researchers.
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Study shows peer support program can alleviate physician burnout“Physician recipients of peer support reported improved well-being, decreased negative emotions and stigma, and perceived positive cultural changes within their departments,” the authors wrote.
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Shared appointments improve patient satisfaction, accessAlthough shared medical appointments are a radical departure from the traditional doctor-patient visit, they are being conducted by a handful of urologists.
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You chose to be a urologist, now count your blessings"The next time you think about what you would do instead of becoming a doctor and especially a urologist, just stop and be thankful you chose urology," writes Neil H. Baum, MD.
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Low-risk prostate cancer well managed with active surveillanceDrs. Scott B. Shappell and Leonard S. Marks discuss clinical use of urine PCA3 mRNA testing for prostate cancer.
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Low-risk prostate cancer well managed with active surveillanceDrs. Scott B. Shappell and Leonard S. Marks discuss clinical use of urine PCA3 mRNA testing for prostate cancer.
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Transvaginal mesh: Further study of risks, benefits neededIt's not clear yet whether transvaginal mesh offers superior anatomic or symptomatic outcomes compared to traditional apical suspension repairs.
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Expert discusses unmet needs in urologic care for LGBTQ patients"Specifically for our transgender and gender-diverse patients, there are still insurance issues and access issues in general," said Diana K. Bowen, MD.
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Water ablation’s safety, efficiency in BPH assessedAn image-guided technique for treating LUTS associated with BPH is reproducible and promising, researchers say.
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Poem: I'm PSA and I am FuriousThis was written by Sivaprasad Madduri, MD, a urologist at NorthWest Clinic, Poplar Bluff, MO.
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Bladder augmentation: What the future holdsThis article reviews current developments in cellular scaffods, the process of cell seeding, and the importance of a favorable in vitro environment for regeneration.
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Bladder augmentation: What the future holdsThis article reviews current developments in cellular scaffods, the process of cell seeding, and the importance of a favorable in vitro environment for regeneration.
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Bladder augmentation: What the future holdsThis article reviews current developments in cellular scaffods, the process of cell seeding, and the importance of a favorable in vitro environment for regeneration.
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Study: No significant link between diabetes Tx, bladder CaA new study reports no statistically significant increase in the risk of bladder cancer among patients treated with the diabetes drug pioglitazone (Actos), despite previous studies suggesting an association.
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ACA changes create fresh collecting challenges for urology practicesIf you’re in private practice, your profits will be directly affected by how your staff can manage and adapt to ACA-related coverage changes.
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Challenging case: Hematuria in man with a history of prostate CaA 63-year-old African-American male presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of painless gross hematuria for one day. He reports dark red urine with clots causing occasional dysuria, difficulty emptying, and light-headedness.
