Overall survival for patients with pelvic recurrence after radical cystectomy for transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder is poor, researchers report in the April issue of BJU International. Reuters Health Information
Two prospective randomized studies with contrasting findings have questioned the true efficacy of the alpha-blocker tamsulosin for expulsion of distal ureteral stones. Medscape Medical News
Men with organ-confined prostate cancer and a Gleason score of 6 or less very rarely have local or biochemical recurrence of disease 5 years after prostatectomy, according to study findings appearing in the July issue of Urology. Reuters Health Information
A delay in radical cystectomy does not seem to worsen bladder cancer outcomes, according to a report in the November BJU International. Reuters Health Information
Hypothalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) may relieve chronic cluster headache refractory to other medical therapies, researchers report in the March issue of Cephalalgia. Reuters Health Information
