NICE guideline: the diagnosis and management of hypertension
New targets for blood pressure control have sparked controversy not just because of the increase in the numbers of people defined as hypertensive but also because different interpretations of the same data seemed to have been reached in the UK, Europe and the USA. Here the author examines the data behind the guideline decisions to try to make sense of the differences. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Laura Corr Tags: Hypertension Source Type: research
Non ‐alcoholic fatty liver disease in men
Non ‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming a significant clinical and economic burden globally. It affects more men than women for reasons that are not yet completely understood. If identified in the early stages and treated, NAFLD can be reversed. Here the authors review the diagnosis and management of NAFLD in men. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Emma Michael,
William Alazawi Tags: Liver disease Source Type: research
The urological management of renal trauma
Serious knife attacks make the headlines all too frequently these days and kidney injury can be the result of such trauma. The authors describe their work in one of London's four major trauma centres, documenting the types of injury managed and the impact of knife crime on the workload of these centres. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sophie Rintoul ‐Hoad,
Jonathan Makanjuola,
Christian Brown Tags: Renal trauma Source Type: research
The diagnosis and management of haematospermia
Haematospermia is rarely associated with malignancy, especially in patients under 40, but causes significant anxiety. Here the authors provide an update on developments in diagnosis and management of the condition. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: William Gallagher,
Alistair Ramsden Tags: Genital problems Source Type: research
Dupuytren's disease: is surgery still the best option?
Dupuytren's disease can have a significant impact on the daily lives of patients. Traditionally, treatment focused on surgical correction, but advances in rheumatic pharmacology and surgical techniques have opened up a wider scope of management options. Here the authors give a background of the disease and its treatment, while providing evidence for a link with Peyronie's disease. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Oliver Ralph,
Nikita Shroff Tags: New approaches Source Type: research
Penile lengthening and the treatment options available
Penile lengthening can restore normal functioning length and improve a patient's quality of life. Determining the underlying pathology is central to guiding choice of treatment, which will vary depending on individual patient circumstances. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Abigail Kwok,
Arie Parnham,
Marc Lucky Tags: Genital problems Source Type: research
Journal watch
Mike Kirby, Editor onTrends in Urology and Men's Health, picks some interesting recent papers and highlights the ‘take‐home’ message. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mike Kirby Tags: Journal watch Source Type: research
The case for shared medical appointments
Shared medical appointments have been shown to have potential benefits for patients, healthcare professionals and the healthcare system, but they have been slow to be adopted in the UK. Here the authors examine the use of shared medical appointments and consider why they are not adopted more widely. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mariam Keji Belgore,
Paula Allchorne,
James SA Green Tags: New approaches Source Type: research
NICE guideline: the diagnosis and management of hypertension
New targets for blood pressure control have sparked controversy not just because of the increase in the numbers of people defined as hypertensive but also because different interpretations of the same data seemed to have been reached in the UK, Europe and the USA. Here the author examines the data behind the guideline decisions to try to make sense of the differences. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Laura Corr Tags: Hypertension Source Type: research
Non ‐alcoholic fatty liver disease in men
Non ‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming a significant clinical and economic burden globally. It affects more men than women for reasons that are not yet completely understood. If identified in the early stages and treated, NAFLD can be reversed. Here the authors review the diagnosis and management of NAFLD in men. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Emma Michael,
William Alazawi Tags: Liver disease Source Type: research
The urological management of renal trauma
Serious knife attacks make the headlines all too frequently these days and kidney injury can be the result of such trauma. The authors describe their work in one of London's four major trauma centres, documenting the types of injury managed and the impact of knife crime on the workload of these centres. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sophie Rintoul ‐Hoad,
Jonathan Makanjuola,
Christian Brown Tags: Renal trauma Source Type: research
The diagnosis and management of haematospermia
Haematospermia is rarely associated with malignancy, especially in patients under 40, but causes significant anxiety. Here the authors provide an update on developments in diagnosis and management of the condition. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: William Gallagher,
Alistair Ramsden Tags: Genital problems Source Type: research
Dupuytren's disease: is surgery still the best option?
Dupuytren's disease can have a significant impact on the daily lives of patients. Traditionally, treatment focused on surgical correction, but advances in rheumatic pharmacology and surgical techniques have opened up a wider scope of management options. Here the authors give a background of the disease and its treatment, while providing evidence for a link with Peyronie's disease. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Oliver Ralph,
Nikita Shroff Tags: New approaches Source Type: research
Penile lengthening and the treatment options available
Penile lengthening can restore normal functioning length and improve a patient's quality of life. Determining the underlying pathology is central to guiding choice of treatment, which will vary depending on individual patient circumstances. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Abigail Kwok,
Arie Parnham,
Marc Lucky Tags: Genital problems Source Type: research
2020: an anniversary year for urology
In this editorial, Roger Kirby, Editor ‐in‐Chief onTrends in Urology and Men's Health, discusses why 2020 is an important anniversary year for urology. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
