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A Look Into The Future of PSMA-Targeted Therapies in Prostate CancerPanelists review the recent FDA approval of the PSMA-targeted therapy Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and discuss additional settings in which it, and other PSMA-targeted treatments, might be used in the future.
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Unintentional injury in men: Trends and risk reductionUrology visits afford a unique opportunity to discuss falls, drug use, and work accidents.
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Episode 1 Video: Understanding Overactive Bladder (OAB): Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management In Older AdultsExperts discuss overactive bladder and the impacts on quality of life, distinguishing OAB from BPH, and how a delayed diagnosis can worsen symptoms.
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How wearable devices may optimize post-surgery outcomesRecent studies point to the significant potential activity trackers hold in urology.
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How wearable devices may optimize post-surgery outcomesRecent studies point to the significant potential activity trackers hold in urology.
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Right to try legislation: Questions surround its substanceA 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.
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Challenging case: A young woman presenting with rapid weight gainAn 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.
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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.
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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.
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Practical Guidance for Prostate Cancer Imaging: PSMA-PET Scans and Patient SelectionDavid Albala, MD, shares closing advice on using PSMA-PET scans in prostate cancer management and making informed patient selection decisions based on guidelines and practical insights.
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The argument for surgical management of high-risk prostate cancerRadical prostatectomy can provide superior survival compared with radiation therapy, especially in young and healthy men.
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The argument for surgical management of high-risk prostate cancerRadical prostatectomy can provide superior survival compared with radiation therapy, especially in young and healthy men.
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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.
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Challenging case: A large ‘ticking’ back lipoma and a small renal massThe 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.
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Challenging case: A large ‘ticking’ back lipoma and a small renal massThe 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.
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Challenging case: Persistent hemorrhage following ureteral stent exchangeA 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.
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Opportunistic salpingectomy in female urologic surgeryEvidence suggests fallopian tube removal will lead to reduced ovarian cancer incidence.
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Challenging case: A large ‘ticking’ back lipoma and a small renal massThe 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.
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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.
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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.
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Impact of loneliness in men over age 60Social isolation may have serious health consequences; urologists can help.
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Impact of loneliness in men over age 60Social isolation may have serious health consequences; urologists can help.
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AUA guideline positively impacts stricture managementRecent 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.
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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.
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Video: Ultrasonic propulsion of kidney stonesThe development of an ultrasonic stone propulsion system marks a significant advance in the treatment of kidney stones. This video explains how the system, which is still in development, is used to facilitate stone passage.
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Video: Ultrasonic propulsion of kidney stonesThe development of an ultrasonic stone propulsion system marks a significant advance in the treatment of kidney stones. This video explains how the system, which is still in development, is used to facilitate stone passage.
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Video: Ultrasonic propulsion of kidney stonesThe development of an ultrasonic stone propulsion system marks a significant advance in the treatment of kidney stones. This video explains how the system, which is still in development, is used to facilitate stone passage.
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Video: Ultrasonic propulsion of kidney stonesThe development of an ultrasonic stone propulsion system marks a significant advance in the treatment of kidney stones. This video explains how the system, which is still in development, is used to facilitate stone passage.
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How artificial intelligence may reshape urologic practiceAI is poised to revolutionize use of medical data, but challenges remain.
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Cosmetic surgery in men: Fad or new trend?In this article, we provide an overview of the key concepts a clinician must take into consideration when consulting with men interested in undergoing a cosmetic surgical procedure.
