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<乌鸦传媒 class='mpt-top_cat_title_description'>News, opinions and meeting coverage in urology.

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<乌鸦传媒>Some Cancers Occur More Frequently in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Bladder, brain, and cervical cancer risks were higher in people with MS

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<乌鸦传媒>Conversion Practices Tied to Greater Symptoms of PTSD, Suicidality

Study also finds significant percentage of mental health providers facilitate conversion therapy

ASTRO over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

<乌鸦传媒>Quality of Life Similar With Proton Beam Therapy vs IMRT for Prostate Cancer

"It really shows us that we have two great options," expert says

<乌鸦传媒>Happy People, Happy Hearts? Ultra-Processed Foods and Diabetes Risk

Also in TTHealthWatch: AACR report on cancer

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<乌鸦传媒>Cancer Diagnoses Slow to Recover From Effects of COVID Pandemic

Actual rates for 2021 lagged behind projections

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<乌鸦传媒>Omitting Biopsy After Negative MRI Halves Diagnoses of Insignificant Prostate Cancer

Strategy comes with associated "low risk" of delay in diagnosis of advanced or incurable cancers

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<乌鸦传媒>ASCO's Quality Care Symposium: Chemotherapy Shortage Resulted in Higher Costs

Other studies look at financial toxicity for teen/young adult cancer patients, nausea after chemo

ESMO over a photo of Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain.

<乌鸦传媒>Win for Perioperative Durvalumab in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Results "practice-changing," says expert

ESMO over a photo of Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain.

<乌鸦传媒>Radionuclide-Containing Combo Slows Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Improves Survival

Hazards for radiographic PFS, OS reduced by 31% with enzalutamide plus Ra-223

FDA ADCOMM sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid (sulopenem) over a computer rendering of bacteria spilling from a bladder.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisors Question Potential Role of Novel Oral UTI Antibiotic

Concerns about patient selection, antibiotic resistance dominated the discussion

FDA ADCOMM sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid (sulopenem) over a computer rendering of bacteria spilling from a bladder.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Reviewers Voice Concerns Over Novel UTI Treatment

Oral antibiotic has potential for inappropriate use, agency says

ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.

<乌鸦传媒>Pause or Keep RAS Inhibitors Before Surgery? Take Your Pick.

Either choice is "acceptable" based on randomized study

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<乌鸦传媒>Where Vance and Walz Stand on Major Healthcare Issues

A look at the two vice presidential nominees' healthcare policies and records

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<乌鸦传媒>Is Exercise an Effective Treatment for Prostate Cancer?

A deep dive with Rob Newton, a pioneer in the field of exercise oncology

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<乌鸦传媒>The Global Fight Against Infection-Driven Cancers

Despite vast gains in knowledge, there's still much to do if we want to save lives

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs First Syphilis Screening Test for At-Home Use

Amid a surge in cases, FDA hopes at-home tests will help increase syphilis diagnosis, treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>AI Model as Effective as Radiologists in Detecting Prostate Cancer on MRI

Combined findings from model and radiologists outperformed radiologists alone

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<乌鸦传媒>Cancer Screening Costs Over $43 Billion a Year in the U.S., Study Estimates

Colorectal cancer screening accounted for 64% of the total amount

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<乌鸦传媒>Vibegron Benefit Extends to Men on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Meds

Overactive bladder symptoms improved after 12 weeks of treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>PSMA PET Beats MRI in Prostate Cancer Staging Study

Findings support PSMA PET in the preoperative workflow of intermediate- and high-risk tumors

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<乌鸦传媒>What's a Normal PSA Value for Transgender Women on Estrogen Therapy?

Study suggests threshold is too high to identify risk of prostate cancer in this population

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<乌鸦传媒>Supreme Court Will Take Up State Bans on Gender Care for Minors: Here's What to Know

Half of U.S. states have enacted laws banning certain healthcare services for transgender kids

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Donald Sutherland Dies; Can Viagra Benefit Women? Insulin Supply Affected by Wegovy

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>AI System Beats Radiologists in Detecting Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer

AI detected 6.8% more clinically significant cancers, 20% fewer indolent cancers

<乌鸦传媒>Artery Inflammation and CV Events; Stepped Palliative Care for Lung Cancer Patients

Also in TTHealthWatch: diets and medicine in IBS and active surveillance in prostate cancer

A computer rendering of prostate cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Increased Heart Risks With Newer Prostate Cancer Drugs, Meta-Analysis Shows

Adding ARSIs to ADT for advanced disease doubled the risk of high-grade CV events, death

ASCO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

<乌鸦传媒>Metformin Fails to Stop Early Prostate Cancer Progression

Study suggests it may even be detrimental in some groups of patients on active surveillance

ENDO over a photo of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA

<乌鸦传媒>Mood, Libido Suffer After Men Ditch Anabolic Steroids

Sexual dysfunction, depression more common in past users

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<乌鸦传媒>Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Surgical Castration for Sex Crimes Against Kids

Bill now heads to the governor

ASCO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

<乌鸦传媒>Cheap Drug Eases Hot Flashes in Men With Prostate Cancer

Anticholinergic oxybutynin for patients taking ADT also improved quality of life in the process

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<乌鸦传媒>Urologists Flee Mission Health

Specialists mark the latest departures following HCA takeover

PSA analysis collection tube.

<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence Backs Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

Half of patients did not have grade reclassification or treatment after 10 years of follow-up

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<乌鸦传媒>Psychostimulant No Help in Relieving Cancer-Related Fatigue

No significant differences in outcomes between methylphenidate, placebo

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<乌鸦传媒>PSA Nadir 6 Months After Primary RT Correlates With Prostate Cancer Outcomes

Or does it? Editorial questions prognostic, predictive value in contemporary practice

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<乌鸦传媒>Healthcare Needs Qualified Expert Witnesses More Than Ever

Not only can it provide a new challenge, sometimes it's just the right thing to do

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<乌鸦传媒>How We Analyzed the Impact of State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

These drugs are only a part of gender-affirming care, but they hint at bigger changes over time

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<乌鸦传媒>Low Testosterone Linked With Mortality Risk in Aging Men

Meta-analysis examined studies with mass spectroscopy measures, providing greater accuracy

AUA over a photo of Henry B. Gonz谩lez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX

<乌鸦传媒>Vasectomy Failure Uncommon, but More Frequent Than Previously Suspected

Failure rate increased when performed by a non-urologist, no post-procedure semen analysis

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<乌鸦传媒>More Younger Adults Opting for Sterilization in Post-Dobbs Era, Studies Find

Impact likely to be long-lasting, says researcher

AUA over a photo of Henry B. Gonz谩lez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX

<乌鸦传媒>Drug for Sexual Desire Disorder in Women Works in Men, Too

Multiple favorable effects on male sexual function ascribed to bremelanotide

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