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Meta-Analysis: MRI plus Targeted Biopsy vs. Systematic Biopsy Alone for the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

8 Aug, 2019 | 08:13h | UTC

Comparison of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Targeted Biopsy With Systematic Biopsy Alone for the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Network Open (free)

Commentaries: The Evolving Paradigm of Prostate Cancer Screening – JAMA Network Open (free) AND MRIs Improve Targeting of Biopsies for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis – MedicalResearch.com (free)

Related Cochrane Review: MRI Pathway vs. Systematic Biopsy for Detecting Prostate Cancer (free)

“Prebiopsy magnetic resonance imaging combined with targeted biopsy is associated with improved detection of clinically significant prostate cancer and reduced numbers of biopsy cores per procedure, while potentially avoiding unnecessary biopsies.”

 


Simulation Study: Uniform CT Imaging for Patients with Hematuria May Result in Increased Costs and Harms of Secondary Cancers

30 Jul, 2019 | 01:37h | UTC

Comparison of the Harms, Advantages, and Costs Associated With Alternative Guidelines for the Evaluation of Hematuria – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: Hematuria Practice Guidelines That Explicitly Consider Harms and Costs – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period) AND Evaluating Hematuria: Uniform Use of CT Seen as Risky and Expensive – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

 

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Female Urethroplasty: A Practical Guide Emphasizing Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Female Urethral Stricture Disease

27 Jul, 2019 | 19:57h | UTC

Female Urethroplasty: A Practical Guide Emphasizing Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Female Urethral Stricture Disease – BioMed Research International (free)

 


Penile Lesions: Patient Presentation, Differential Diagnosis, and Management

27 Jul, 2019 | 15:19h | UTC

Patient presentation, differential diagnosis, and management of penile lesions – Canadian Urology Association Journal (free)

Related Reviews: Penile warts: an update on their evaluation and management – Drugs in Context (free) AND Noninfectious Penile Lesions – American Family Physician (free)

 


Study: Short MRI Protocols Have High Diagnostic Performance for Prostate Cancer Detection

23 Jul, 2019 | 01:18h | UTC

High Diagnostic Performance of Short Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocols for Prostate Cancer Detection in Biopsy-naïve Men: The Next Step in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Accessibility – European Urology (free)

Commentary: Fast MRI Protocol Accurately Identifies Prostate Cancer at Lower Cost – Medscape/Reuters (free)

 


[Abstract Only] Review: The Global Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction

23 Jul, 2019 | 01:16h | UTC

The global prevalence of erectile dysfunction: a review – BJU International (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: How common is erectile dysfunction? – Medical News Today (free) AND Erectile Dysfunction Presents Large Global Health Burden – Renal & Urology News (free)

 


[Abstract Only] Observational Study Points to Increased Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Risk with Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in Aging Men

19 Jul, 2019 | 09:37h | UTC

Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Safety of Testosterone Replacement Therapy Among Aging Men with Low Testosterone Levels: A Cohort Study – American Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can increase men’s risk of stroke and heart attack – Elsevier (free)

 


Interventions to Treat Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

12 Jul, 2019 | 07:54h | UTC

Interventions to Treat Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation: An Overview of Systematic Reviews – Sexual Medicine (free)

Related Guidelines: Erectile Dysfunction: AUA Guideline (free) AND An Update of the International Society of Sexual Medicine’s Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Premature Ejaculation – Sexual Medicine (free)

 


Androgen Deprivation Therapy Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia in Men with Prostate Cancer

10 Jul, 2019 | 09:30h | UTC

Association Between Androgen Deprivation Therapy Use and Diagnosis of Dementia in Men with Prostate Cancer – JAMA Network Open (free)

Commentaries: Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may raise risk of Alzheimer’s, Dementia – Penn Medicine (free) AND Prostate cancer treatment linked to heightened Alzheimer’s risk – UPI (free) AND Men’s dementia risk higher after androgen deprivation therapy – OnMedica (free) AND Risk of dementia rises with prostate cancer hormone-blocking therapy – Reuters (free)

 


[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: First-Line Therapies for Metastatic Prostate Cancer Compared

30 Jun, 2019 | 17:16h | UTC

Enzalutamide with Standard First-Line Therapy in Metastatic Prostate Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: ENZAMET Trial Shows Enzalutamide Improves Overall Survival in Hormone-Sensitive Metastatic Prostate Cancer – The ASCO Post (free)

 


[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Ultra-hypofractionated vs. Conventionally Fractionated Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer

30 Jun, 2019 | 17:18h | UTC

Ultra-hypofractionated versus conventionally fractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer: 5-year outcomes of the HYPO-RT-PC randomised, non-inferiority, phase 3 trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

 

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[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Natural History of Adrenal Incidentalomas With and Without Mild Autonomous Cortisol Excess

25 Jun, 2019 | 06:33h | UTC

Natural History of Adrenal Incidentalomas With and Without Mild Autonomous Cortisol Excess: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Incidentally discovered adrenal tumors rarely grow or affect hormonal function, review finds – ACP Internist (free) AND Healthcare guidelines should be updated for patients with certain adrenal tumors – University of Birmingham (free)

Related Guideline: Management of adrenal incidentalomas: European Society of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline in collaboration with the European Network for the Study of Adrenal Tumors – European Journal of Endocrinology (free)

 


Study: Association of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients

21 Jun, 2019 | 08:50h | UTC

Association of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Co-Workers, Patients’ Health May Suffer – NPR (free) AND Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons Linked to Surgical Complications in Their Patients – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND After surgery, how patients fare may depend on how their doctor behaves, study says – CNN (free)

 


Small Observational Study Suggests Active Surveillance is Feasible for Small Renal Masses

20 Jun, 2019 | 05:56h | UTC

Extended Duration of Active Surveillance of Small Renal Masses: A Prospective Cohort Study – Journal of Urology (free)

Commentary: Active Surveillance Safe for Small Renal Tumors – MedPage Today (free registration required)

 


The Diagnosis and Treatment of Enuresis and Functional Daytime Urinary Incontinence

9 Jun, 2019 | 12:49h | UTC

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Enuresis and Functional Daytime Urinary Incontinence – Deutsches Ärzteblatt international (free)

 


Meta-Analysis: Surgical Interventions for Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence

6 Jun, 2019 | 06:08h | UTC

Surgical interventions for women with stress urinary incontinence: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials – The BMJ (free)

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[Abstract Only] Apalutamide for Metastatic, Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

3 Jun, 2019 | 07:31h | UTC

Apalutamide for Metastatic, Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Adding Apalutamide to ADT Prolongs Survival in mCSPC – Renal & Urology News (free) AND TITAN: OS benefit seen with apalutamide in metastatic CSPC setting – Medicine Matters (free)

 


[Abstract Only] Large Observational Study Suggests Vasectomy May Increase the Risk of Prostate Cancer

3 Jun, 2019 | 07:19h | UTC

Vasectomy and prostate cancer risk: a 38-year nationwide cohort study – JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Vasectomy Increases Prostate Cancer Risk Over Time – Medscape (free registration required)

 


[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Gentamicin vs. Ceftriaxone for the Treatment of Gonorrhea

28 May, 2019 | 00:51h | UTC

Gentamicin compared with ceftriaxone for the treatment of gonorrhoea (G-ToG): a randomised non-inferiority trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Clinical trial finds gentamicin inferior to ceftriaxone for gonorrhea – CIDRAP (free) AND Drug combination could be effective for treatment resistant gonorrhea – NIHR (free) AND New drug combination could be effective for treatment-resistant gonorrhea – OnMedica (free) AND Quick Take: Gentamicin compared with ceftriaxone for the treatment of gonorrhoea (G-ToG) – 2 Minute Medicine (free)

 


Recent Advances in the Management of Penile Cancer

26 May, 2019 | 12:32h | UTC

Recent advances in the management of penile cancer – F1000Research (free)

 


Canadian Recommendations for the Management of the Incidental Renal Mass in Adults

24 May, 2019 | 05:07h | UTC

Recommendations for the Management of the Incidental Renal Mass in Adults: Endorsement and Adaptation of the 2017 ACR Incidental Findings Committee White Paper by the Canadian Association of Radiologists Incidental Findings Working Group – Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (free)

 


Final Overall Survival Analysis of the LATITUDE Trial in Newly Diagnosed, High-Risk, Metastatic, Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

20 May, 2019 | 22:47h | UTC

Final Overall Survival Analysis of the LATITUDE Trial in Newly Diagnosed, High-Risk, Metastatic, Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer – The ASCO POST (free)

Original Article: Abiraterone acetate plus prednisone in patients with newly diagnosed high-risk metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (LATITUDE): final overall survival analysis of a randomised, double-blind, phase 3 trial – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – 4 for full-text)

 


Current Status of MRI and PET in the NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer

19 May, 2019 | 16:29h | UTC

Current Status of MRI and PET in the NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer – Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (free)

 


NCCN Guideline: Prostate Cancer, Version 2.2019

19 May, 2019 | 16:23h | UTC

Prostate Cancer, Version 2.2019, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology – Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (free)

Related Guideline: NICE Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Prostate Cancer (free)

 


Medical Management vs. Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms due to BPH

16 May, 2019 | 05:43h | UTC

Comparing Outcomes of Medical Management and Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms due to BPH – Current Urology Reports (free)

 


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