Dr. Magee on the implications of conference location in light of Roe v Wade reversal
September 15th 2023"A lot of urologic associations have committed a lot of work to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and this just seems like a step backward compared with the policies that they've been working toward in diversifying the urologic work force," says Diana Magee, MD, MPH, MSc, FRCSC.
Preliminary results promising for 64Cu SAR-Bombesin in prostate cancer
September 14th 2023“We are pleased with the results we have generated in the BOP trial, which have shown that 64Cu SAR-Bombesin can detect lesions in men with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer that are negative or equivocal on PSMA PET,” said Louise Emmett, MBChB, FRACP, MD.
The American Board of Urology: Considerations for the urologist in career transitions
September 14th 2023"The ABU continues to reevaluate all policies related to diplomates. As medical practice continues to evolve in United States, and these changes affect the practitioners of medicine, likely further changes will be necessary in board certification procedures," writes Roger Dmochowski, MD, MA (Conflict Management and Resolution), MMHC, FACS.
Investigators prepare for first-in-human bladder transplant study
September 13th 2023"Our study is the first report of bladder auto-transplantation in heart-beating, brain-dead human research donors as a necessary preparatory step toward clinical bladder transplantation in living patients," says Inderbir S. Gill, MD.
Online mentorship program in urology improves opportunities for diverse students
September 13th 2023Participants who completed a survey following the intervention indicated that the program was most helpful for networking with other applicants, finding a mentor, and serving as an introduction to urology.
HUMC provides groundbreaking focal therapy for prostate cancer
September 13th 2023The Focal One high intensity focused ultrasound system uses precision sound waves to destroy prostate tumor tissue and spare healthy tissue, reducing the risk of side effects that would lower a patient's quality of life.
Guidelines published for 177Lu-PSMA-617 patient selection and use in prostate cancer
September 6th 2023The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging announced a consensus statement on patient selection and appropriate use of the radionuclide therapy 177Lu-PSMA-617 in patients with prostate cancer.
Durvalumab shows promise as perioperative addition for muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma
September 5th 2023Adding perioperative durvalumab to standard care for patients with resectable muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma demonstrated promising event-free and overall survival rates in a phase 2 trial.