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Since independently from the use of PSA the number of diagnosed prostate cancers is increasing, there is the problem to choose the least possible radical surgical approach; so, the interest towards laparoscopic techniques, robot-assisted or not, which should ensure a lower incidence of secondary effects than traditional retropubic surgery, is increasing.
MedNews (Urology) - Tue, 31 August 2010
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Since independently from the use of PSA the number of diagnosed prostate cancers is increasing, there is the problem to choose the least possible radical surgical approach; so, the interest towards laparoscopic techniques, robot-assisted or not, which should ensure a lower incidence of secondary effects than traditional retropubic surgery, is increasing.
MedNews (Urology) - Mon, 26 July 2010
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Anticholinergics are usually prescribed in the treatment of vesical hyperactivity, but since in males there is often an extra-vesical obstacle to the downflow of urine, their use can favour an acute urinary retention. The data of a wide English database of primary care have been used, comparing about 2000 males with acute retention and 10,000 controls stratified according to age.
MedNews (Urology) - Mon, 5 July 2010
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Urinary incontinence is a common geriatric syndrome that affects at least 1 in 3 older women and can greatly diminish quality of life. Incontinence has been associated with increased social isolation, falls, fractures, and admission to long-term care facilities. Often unreported and thus untreated, it is important to include incontinence as part of the review of systems for all older women. Using the case of Mrs F, we highlight the chronicity of incontinence and discuss the evidence base for evaluation of incontinence in older women, with proper initial diagnosis of the type of incontinence—stress, urgency, or mixed—in order to prescribe optimal treatment. We present an evidence-based discussion of available incontinence treatments including pelvic floor muscle exercises, stress strategies, urge-suppression strategies, fluid management, medications, intravaginal pessaries, intravesical injection of botulinum toxin, percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, sacral neuromodulation, and surgical procedures for stress incontinence. Special considerations in evaluation and treatment of patients with dementia are presented. Urinary incontinence treatments yield high levels of patient satisfaction and improvements in quality of life.
Journal of the American Medical Association (Urology) - Tue, 8 June 2010
http://jama.ama-assn.org/
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Women who consume a lot of calories or favor saturated fats may have an increased risk of urinary incontinence, regardless of their body weight, a new study suggests.
Medscape (Urology) - Mon, 24 May 2010
http://www.medscape.com
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Urinary tract infections are becoming harder to treat because of emerging resistance to current antibiotic drugs, experts warn.
BBC News (Urology) - Tue, 18 May 2010
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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A review for family physicians provides tips for diagnosing and treating urethritis in men.
Medscape (Urology) - Tue, 13 April 2010
http://www.medscape.com
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On the basis of Little and colleagues’ study of five different approaches in managing urinary tract infections in primary care, Mangin concludes that testing midstream urine samples is unhelpful and expensive. However, the study recruited 309 patients from 62 practices over two years, with an average of fewer than three patients per practice per year, whereas around 10% of premenopausal, non-pregnant women will present with acute uncomplicated cystitis. Urine culture is not necessary in women with symptoms and a positive dipstick result—and antimicrobial treatment should not be delayed—but midstream urine sampling still has a place.
British Medical Journal (Urology) - Wed, 7 April 2010
http://www.bmjjournals.com
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Patients with bladder control problems may benefit from an implantable device.
Baylor College of Medicine (Urology) - Mon, 29 March 2010
http://www.bcm.edu
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Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention of bladder inflammation.
MayoClinic.com (Urology) - Tue, 9 March 2010
http://www.mayoclinic.com