Some Men With PI-RADS 5 Lesions Can Forgo Systematic Prostate …
July 28, 2021. Urologists may be able to skip systematic biopsy (SB) and perform targeted prostate biopsy (TB) alone in men with PI-RADS 5 lesions and a PSA density greater than 15%, a new study ...
Study: Ibuprofen Found Safest NSAID for the Kidney
May 10, 2021 · Ibuprofen was the safest NSAID, conferring a significant 12% increased risk of incident eGFR less than 60, 32% increased risk of an eGFR decline of 30% or greater, and 34% increased risk of the ...
Renal Function Following Nephrectomy - Renal and Urology News
Mar 12, 2009 · Renal Function Following Nephrectomy. Urologic management should focus on optimizing renal function and avoiding CKD whenever possible. Protection of renal function is a primary concern of ...
The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease
August 19, 2021. A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets, including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones. Higher-protein ...
Urology & Nephrology News, Treatment Studies | Renal, Urology …
By John Schieszer, MA. A proposed 2025 Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor of $32.36 represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024.
Jardiance Approved for Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease
September 25, 2023. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jardiance ® (empagliflozin) to reduce the risk of sustained decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), end ...
Time to Say Goodbye to the DRE for Prostate Cancer Screening
Jan 12, 2021 · Time to Say Goodbye to the DRE for Prostate Cancer Screening. With the advent of more reliable and accurate ways to screen for prostate cancer, such as PSA testing and prostate MRI, the authors ...
Survival Outcomes in Gleason 9-10 PCa Similar With Radiation, …
Aug 2, 2016 · The 10-year rates of overall survival were 79.9%, 84.7%, and 90.3%, respectively. The 5-year and 10-year distant metastasis-free survival rates were significantly higher with EBRT plus BT (94.6% ...
PSA Level 3 Months After Radiation Tx May Predict Outcome
May 29, 2018. (HealthDay News) — Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels 3 months after radiotherapy (RT) are strong markers of prostate cancer outcomes for patients with intermediate- and high ...
Hyponatremia - Renal and Urology News
Feb 21, 2024 · Hyponatremia is an electrolyte disorder characterized by serum sodium concentrations of less than 135 mEq/L. 1 It usually occurs when an excessive amount of water is retained in cells relative to ...