BMC Urology

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• Degarelix Therapy for Prostate Cancer in a Real-World Setting
  Do the benefits of this GnRH antagonist for prostate cancer seen in clinical trials translate into real-world clinical practice?

  February 10, 2016

• Evaluation of a Rapid Quantitative Determination Method of PSA Concentration With Gold Immunochromatographic Strips
  A new non-invasive technique using gold immunochromatographic strips may be a faster and lower-cost option for PSA testing.

  January 27, 2016

• Tadalafil 5 mg Once Daily for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction During a 6-Month Observational Study (EDATE)
  Could certain patient factors or comorbid conditions impact the effectiveness of a once-daily regimen of tadalafil for erectile dysfunction?

  January 13, 2016

• Oncologic Outcomes in Men With Metastasis to the Prostatic Anterior Fat Pad Lymph Nodes
  What do the oncologic outcomes look like for prostate cancer patients with this type of metastasis?

  December 30, 2015

• Erectile Function in Men With End-Stage Liver Disease Improves After Living Donor Liver Transplantation
  Liver transplantation may help restore erectile function in men with end-stage liver disease, a new study suggests.

  December 16, 2015

• A Case Control Study of Sarcosine as an Early Prostate Cancer Detection Biomarker
  A new study evaluates the predictive value of serum sarcosine in detecting prostate cancer. Is it a useful marker?

  December 02, 2015

• Five-Point Likert Scaling on MRI Predicts Clinically Significant Prostate Carcinoma
  Utilizing the five-point Likert scaling system with preoperative MRI findings may be useful in detecting the presence of prostate cancer.

  November 02, 2015

• Patient's Adherence on Pharmacological Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)-Associated Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) Is Different
  How common is the problem of non-adherence among patients prescribed drug therapy for BPH-associated LUTS? Find out how the pattern varies between drug classes.

  October 19, 2015

• Primary Melanoma of the Prostate
  Primary malignant melanoma of the prostate is very rare and can present a diagnostic challenge. How was this case diagnosed and managed?

  September 15, 2015

• How Do Stone Attenuation and Skin-to-Stone Distance in Computed Tomography Influence the Performance of Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Ureteral Stone Disease?
  Noncontrast CT can provide important additional information to assist in the decision of whether to treat ureteral stones with shock wave lithotripsy.

  September 08, 2015

• Comparison of Continence Outcomes of Early Catheter Removal on Postoperative Day 2 and 4 After Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
  Is there an optimal time point for catheter removal after radical prostatectomy? Find out whether earlier removal impacts urinary continence outcomes.

  September 01, 2015

• Active Surveillance of Prostate Cancer
  A new survey offers insight into the current practice trends in the active surveillance of low-risk prostate cancer.

  August 25, 2015

• A New Surgical Technique for Concealed Penis Using an Advanced Musculocutaneous Scrotal Flap
  This novel technique offers another alternative for the surgical correction of concealed penis.

  August 11, 2015

• Treatment of Genital Lesions With Diode Laser Vaporization
  A new study examines the use of diode laser vaporization therapy as a treatment alternative for genital lesions. Is it an effective option?

  July 28, 2015

• Evaluating the Safety of Intraoperative Instillation of Intravesical Chemotherapy at the Time of Nephroureterectomy
  What does the latest research tell us about the safety of intravesical instillation of cytotoxic chemotherapy in patients undergoing nephroureterectomy?

  July 14, 2015

• Reimbursement Cuts and Changes in Urologist Use of Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
  What was behind the decrease in inappropriate ADT use following reimbursement cuts for GnRH agonists in 2004 and 2005?

  June 30, 2015

• Quality of Life Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Patients After Radiotherapy or Radical Prostatectomy in a Cohort Study
  How is patient health-related quality of life impacted after these therapies for prostate cancer, and how does it compare between the treatment options?

  June 23, 2015

• Effects of Tadalafil Treatment After Bilateral Nerve-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy
  What benefits does treatment with this PDE5 inhibitor offer for patients who underwent nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy?

  June 16, 2015

• Controversies in the Treatment of Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma
  Learn more about the therapeutic options available for invasive bladder cancer -- and which patient characteristics may influence treatment decisions for this advanced disease.

  June 09, 2015

• Testicular Prostheses in Patients With Testicular Cancer
  Are patients who have lost a testicle to cancer willing to accept a testicular prosthesis -- and if so, are they satisfied with the implant?

  May 26, 2015