News tagged with urology
Prostate Cancer Surgery Performed by Many Surgeons with Little Experience
Nov 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study from researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has found that the majority of surgeons treating prostate cancer in the United States have extremely low annual caseloads, potentially ...
Male factor infertility associated with comorbidities
Nov 09, 2009 |
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The December issue of European Urology, the official journal of the European Association of Urology, features an article entitled 'Are Infertile Men Less Healthy than Fertile Men? Results of a Prospective Case-Control Survey ...
Psychiatric disorders and sexual trauma are associated with lower urinary tract symptoms
Oct 20, 2009 |
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Depression, anxiety disorders and sexual trauma have all been implicated as risk factors in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as incontinence and overactive bladder. The exact nature of these associations is unknown. ...
Treatment not testicular cancer poses greatest risk to survivors' long-term health
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Testicular cancer survivors can face an increased risk of long-term illness, not because of the malignancy, but the highly effective treatment they receive, according to a study in the urology journal BJUI.
PMH clinicians map group at high risk for aggressive, 'hidden' prostate cancer
Oct 08, 2009 |
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Clinical researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) can now answer the question that baffles many clinicians - why do some men with elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels who are carefully monitored and undergo ...
Periurethral suspension technique results in greater continence rates after radical prostatectomy
Sep 03, 2009 |
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The September issue of European Urology, the official journal of the European Association of Urology, features an article and a video in the Surgery in Motion section by Vipul R. Patel et al, showing that the periurethral suspen ...
Study shows seed implants a suitable prostate cancer treatment option for men of all ages
Aug 03, 2009 |
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Men diagnosed with prostate cancer have a number of treatments to choose from, but it's a daunting task to figure out the right mix of therapies for an individual patient. Trends among medical professionals have tipped the ...
Researchers investigate high-risk populations for bladder-cancer screenings
Jul 16, 2009 |
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A new study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers sheds light on the challenges involved in identifying which high-risk population would benefit most from bladder-cancer screening.
Hypospadias, a birth defect of the male urethra, is not increasing in New York state
Jun 05, 2009 |
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In recent decades, there have been periodic reports of a worldwide decline in sperm count and quality. Male infertility has ostensibly been on the rise, accompanied by increases in testicular cancer and hypospadias -- a congenital ...
Results of phase I trial of novel herbal therapy for men at high risk of prostate cancer
May 22, 2009 |
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Results of a phase I clinical trial of a novel herb-based therapeutic called Zyflamend have demonstrated that the therapy is associated with minimal toxicity and no serious adverse events in men at high-risk for developing ...
Meditate your way to better bladder health
May 04, 2009 |
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After nine years of suffering in silence and living in fear of leaving the house, Anna Raisor, 53, turned to physicians at Loyola University Health System (LUHS) for alternative measures to treat the embarrassing side effects ...
Agent Orange exposure increases veterans' risk of aggressive recurrence of prostate cancer
Apr 20, 2009 |
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Veterans exposed to Agent Orange are at increased risk of aggressive recurrence of prostate cancer, researchers report.
Selected men with low-risk prostate cancer have good clinical outcomes without immediate treatment
Mar 16, 2009 |
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A multi-center study of prostate cancer patients appearing in today's Journal of Urology recommends that for some men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer, opting not to initially receive treatment can be safe if they a ...
Sex isn't just fun, it's healthy
Feb 27, 2009 |
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Want a simple way to increase your longevity? Try sex. It's one of the most fun things we humans can do.
