AUA: American Urological Association
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Statin effect in prostate cancer may be caused by reduced inflammation
SAN FRANCISCO – Statin use is associated with lower lethality in prostate cancer. A new genetic analysis points to reduced inflammation in the...
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Prostate cancer risk before age 55 higher for black men
SAN FRANCISCO – Efforts at identifying prostate cancer at an earlier age should consider black men as a high risk group.
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Phototherapy has lasting benefit in low-risk prostate cancer
SAN FRANCISCO – A 4-year extension study shows fewer conversions to radical therapy in men with low-risk prostate cancer who receive vascular-...
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Testosterone therapy tied to kidney stone risk
Testosterone’s effect on kidney oxalate and citrate levels may drive the increased risk.
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Complete MUS mesh removal not linked to incontinence
SAN FRANCISCO – A retrospective analysis at a tertiary center suggests fear of incontinence should not prevent mesh removal.
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AUA: Testosterone solution increases sex drive, energy, and testosterone in hypogonadal men
Key clinical point: Testosterone 2% solution appears to be a safe and effective treatment for most hypogonadal men. Major finding: Normalization...
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AUA: Long-term use of Botox may decrease urinary incontinence
Key clinical point: OnabotulinumtoxinA delivered via injection into the muscle of the bladder appears to be a good option for patients with...
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AUA: Enclomiphene boosts testosterone without harming sperm production
Key clinical point: Enclomiphene raised testosterone in hypogonadal men better than a testosterone gel, with no effect on spermatogenesis. Major...
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Urine assay ruled out high-grade prostate cancer
A urine exosome gene signature demonstrated excellent discrimination for the diagnosis of GS7 or higher prostate cancer for men presenting with...
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Men with cardiac concerns at risk for hypogonadism
Key clinical point: Symptomatic hypogonadism appears to be very common among men with heart problems. Major finding: The rate of symptomatic...
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AUA: Testosterone may not deserve its reputation as a cardiovascular culprit
Does testosterone supplementation put men at risk for cardiovascular events? Current data point to “no.”
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Botox treatments improve urinary incontinence in neurogenic bladder dysfunction
Key clinical point: OnabotulinumtoxinA injections produced a consistent and significant improvement in urinary incontinence in patients with...
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Two possible biomarkers identified for interstitial cystitis
Key clinical point: Biomarkers unique to urine samples from interstitial cystitis may guide research for new treatments.Major finding: Tyramine...
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PSA density predicts progression of low-risk prostate cancer during active surveillance
Key clinical point: At 5 years after diagnosis of low-risk prostate cancer, most men who undergo active surveillance do not require treatment....
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Debate continues on antibiotic prophylaxis for UTIs in children with reflux
Key clinical point: It remains unclear whether antibiotic prophylaxis is beneficial for febrile UTI in children with vesicoureteral reflux.Major...