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
The controversy over PSA screening rages unabated. This review summarizes the arguments on both sides of the question, and offers some commonsense conclusions. Urologic Nursing
The tissue-resonance interaction method (TRIM) for analyzing electromagnetic anisotropy can be used to detect prostate cancer noninvasively, according to a report in the November issue of BJU International. Reuters Health Information
A new transportable extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) machine, the Modulith SLXF2 TM (Storz Medical Italia) appears to provide a versatile and economical solution to managing urinary stones, Italian researchers report in the November issue of BJU International. Reuters Health Information
High intakes of calcium and dairy products have been suggested to be related to prostate cancer risk. How valid are these claims? American Journal of Epidemiology
In this comprehensive review, the authors compare oncologic and functional outcomes following two different surgical approaches for radical prostatectomy. Urologic Nursing
