Managing catheter-related infections among critically ill hospitalized patients are a daily concern for most clinicians. Learn about new practical approaches for these infections. Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) alters renal perfusion, particularly in elderly patients, Austrian researchers report in the March issue of BJU International. Reuters Health Information
New-onset testicular pain is presented in a 25-year-old diagnosed with low-stage testicular cancer. He opted to remain under surveillance post-orchiectomy. What surveillance protocols were followed? Nature Clinical Practice Urology
The authors of this provocative review discuss the concept of cure in GU cancers and suggest that adjuvant ADT may be a treatment of curative intent in poor-prognosis, non-metastatic prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases
Compared with procedures conducted under white light, photodynamic transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB) in patients with T1 high-grade bladder cancer initially results in significantly improved outcome, according to German researchers. Reuters Health Information
Most adult men with uncorrected hypospadias report satisfaction with the appearance of their penis and few functional consequences, according to a report in the April issue of Urology. Reuters Health Information
In this study, the authors determine the prevalence of urine leakage, and factors related to leakage, across genders and racial/ethnic groups in a population-based sample of adults. American Journal of Epidemiology
The use of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for the treatment of renal stones does not appear to be associated with new-onset hypertension or diabetes mellitus, according to Japanese researchers. Reuters Health Information
Androgen deficiency is quite common in men with erectile dysfunction (ED) and is associated with age and hypercholesterolemia among other factors, according to Minneapolis-based researchers. Reuters Health Information
