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
Herbal medication: a worthwhile therapeutic consideration
Herbal medicine is undergoing something of a modern renaissance as it becomes more formally recognised as part of the therapeutic landscape. In this article the author reviews some of the more commonly used herbal medicines and puts the case for the appropriate recommendation of those formulations covered by European regulations and identified by the traditional herbal registration logo. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - September 29, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: David Edwards Tags: Pharmacology Source Type: research
Cancer survivorship: living with and beyond cancer
Cancer survivorship is becoming an increasingly important part of a cancer patient's journey. Here the author discusses how it should now be recognised as part of the overall cancer care package, with the aim of supporting patients' health and wellbeing beyond chemotherapy. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - September 29, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Eric Watts Tags: Oncology Source Type: research
The diagnosis and management of men with low sperm motility
Investigations into infertility typically start with semen analysis. In this article the authors describe the diagnostic criteria, potential causes and approaches to the management of low sperm motility. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - September 29, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Niyati Lobo,
Maria Satchi Tags: Reproduction Source Type: research
Biologic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
Biologic disease ‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) have made a significant difference to the lives of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), in particular those who do not respond to conventional drugs. In this article the authors review the place in therapy of bDMARDs for RA and consider a range of factors that could contribute to further improvements to patient otucomes. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - September 29, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jalpa B Kotecha,
Patrick DW Kiely Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: research
The assessment and management of renal and ureteric stones
To address the management of urolithiasis in the UK, NICE has recently published guidance on the assessment and management of renal and ureteric stones (NG118). In this article, the authors consider the impact of new guidelines in an update on the assessment and management of renal and ureteric stone disease. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - September 29, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Luke Hanna,
Matthew Bultitude Tags: Stone disease Source Type: research
The athlete's heart
Athletes undergoing intensive training can exhibit cardiac changes that overlap with cardiomyopathy. Here the authors review cardiac changes that can occur in athletes and how to distinguish between normal adaptations and those that may signal pathology that can result in sudden death. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - September 29, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Elisavet Arsenaki,
Sanjay Sharma Tags: Cardiovascular medicine Source Type: research
The perils of toxic masculinity: four case studies
The term ‘toxic masculinity’ is increasingly used to describe cultural masculine norms that are harmful to the men themselves and society in general. Here the authors illustrate, through case studies, the devastating toll that ‘toxic masculinity’ can take and highlight the urgent need for men to take greater care of themselves if they wish to live longer and healthier lives. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - September 29, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby,
Mike Kirby Tags: Men's health Source Type: research
‘Toxic masculinity’: the problem with men
Trends in Urology&Men's Health, Volume 10, Issue 5, Page 4-4, September/October 2019. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - September 29, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: First word Source Type: research
Whistleblowing
In this editorial, Roger Kirby, Editor ‐in‐Chief onTrends in Urology and Men's Health, discusses the inadequate protection and safeguards that currently exist to protect NHS whistleblowers. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 24, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Anal fistulae: an ancient problem; a challenge today
This article describes the anatomy, classification and treatment opti ons for men with this common but potentially embarrassing condition. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 24, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Faris Soliman,
Rachel Hargest Tags: Gastrointestinal health Source Type: research
PSMA PET ligands in prostate cancer: a game ‐changer?
A new imaging technique may provide a means of localising recurrent prostate cancer associated with low prostate ‐specific antigen levels, which has hitherto been undetectable by conventional imaging methods. Here, the authors describe the technique and outline its potential to allow early intervention and improve outcomes. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 24, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ranju T Dhawan,
Tara D Barwick,
Sameer Khan,
Valerie J Lewington,
Nishanth Dharmarajah Tags: Prostate disease Source Type: research
Whistling in the wind?
In this comment piece Peter Duffy, Consultant Urological Surgeon, details his personal experience of whistleblowing, including the punitive action and retaliation he received from NHS management and co ‐workers. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 24, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Peter Duffy Tags: Comment Source Type: research
Whistleblowing: what progress since the Francis Inquiry report?
Whistleblowing is established as an important aspect of safeguarding patients. Nevertheless, whistleblowers themselves have suffered as a result of their efforts to expose ‘wrongdoing’. In this paper, based on a presentation at the Royal Society of Medicine, in March 2019, the author considers what progress has been made since the Francis Inquiry report. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 24, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: David Nicholl Tags: Opinion Source Type: research
