Modern management of diverticular disease in men
The presentation of diverticular disease and its complications are varied: it is common and most people with diverticulosis are asymptomatic. In this article the authors review the burden of diverticular disease and its causes, and present two clinical cases of complicated diverticulitis with a urology theme. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 24, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kathryn Oakland,
Sina Dorudi Tags: Gastrointestinal health Source Type: research
Vicryl Tack for graft fixation during bulbar urethroplasty
Urethral stricture disease continues to be a prevalent condition with significant morbidity. Oral mucosal graft augmentation urethroplasty for long segment bulbar urethral strictures is an established management option. Here the authors outline the results of their pilot study designed to evaluate the efficacy of using two innovative steps for graft augmentation. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 24, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Pankaj M Joshi,
Sheliyan Raveenthiran,
Devang J Desai,
Jyotsna Kulkarni,
Sanjay B Kulkarni Tags: New research Source Type: research
The effects of recreational drug use on the genitourinary tract
Recreational use of drugs may be viewed by those who indulge as a relatively victimless pursuit. However, as the author discusses in this article, that is far from the truth and those who engage in such activity should be made aware of the potential harms of their action, not least to the genitourinary system. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 24, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Woodhouse Tags: Patient safety Source Type: research
Back to nature: a personal account of complex PTSD
Nick Goldsmith, former Royal Marine, 45 Commando, here provides a candid insight into his personal experience of complex post ‐traumatic stress disorder and the treatment he received for it. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 24, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nick Goldsmith Tags: Comment Source Type: research
Post ‐traumatic stress disorder: diagnosis and management
A minority of people who experience traumatic events also develop symptoms of post ‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Here the authors describe the diagnosis and management of PTSD, along with the valuable role healthcare professionals can play in talking to individuals about trauma they may have experienced. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 24, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Victoria Williamson,
Neil Greenberg Tags: Mental health Source Type: research
Time to act: climate change and toxic air
In this editorial, Roger Kirby, Editor ‐in‐Chief onTrends in Urology and Men's Health, discusses the hazards of climate change and air pollution on human health. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - May 27, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: First word Source Type: research
History of the prostate, part two: the cause of urinary symptoms
In the second article in this series the author describes how it gradually became understood that the prostate caused urinary symptoms, and how surgeons tried to manage them. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - May 27, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jonathan Charles Goddard Tags: Medical history Source Type: research
Plague and anthrax: diagnosis and management
Plague and anthrax may be long forgotten in many parts of the world because they are rarely (if ever) seen. However, travel to parts of the world previously unvisited by most people brings the possibility of contracting these diseases. Therefore, the author argues, it behoves every doctor to be familiar with the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management of these diseases. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - May 27, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Brightman Tags: Infections Source Type: research
Who self ‐cares wins: an updated perspective on men and self‐care
Men's health has generally been overlooked in the self ‐care field. This matters because, even though male life expectancy and healthy life expectancy have improved significantly over the past 40 years, men's health outcomes remain far poorer than they could be. Drawing on the Global Action on Men's Health's new report, the author explores how a great er focus on self‐care could make a significant difference. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - May 27, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Peter Baker Tags: Men's health Source Type: research
Dementia in men: some useful non ‐pharmacological solutions
There are almost twice as many women with dementia as men in the UK, so care services tend to more female ‐centric to reflect this patient population. Care services and care professionals may therefore need specific training to provide high quality care for men. In this article the author highlights some aspects of caring for men with dementia that need to be considered. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - May 27, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: June Andrews Tags: Dementia Source Type: research
A NICE change? The evidence for mpMRI triage in prostate cancer
The updated NICE guidance on the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer includes offering a new first ‐line investigation to help reduce unnecessary biopsy. Here the author assesses the impact the proposed change could have on clinical practice. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - May 27, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Catherine Elizabeth Lovegrove Tags: Prostate disease Source Type: research
Never mind Brexit, it's time to celebrate ‘TRexit’
In this comment piece the authors discuss the ‘Trexit’ initiative to encourage the complete cessation of transrectal prostate biopsies in favour of the transperineal route. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - May 27, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nick Simson,
Jonah Rusere,
Luke Stroman,
Rick Popert Tags: Comment Source Type: research
Assisted dying in the UK: RCP switches to a neutral stance
The recent Royal College of Physicians' poll of members about assisted dying stirred strong reactions. However, this is a debate that needs to happen and one that the medical profession as a whole should engage in, for the good of all – public and professionals alike. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - May 27, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jacky Davis Tags: Opinion Source Type: research
Current and future simulation in urological surgery training
Simulation training offers new opportunities as the restrictions on traditional surgical training increase and the drive for higher quality and greater accountability continues. The authors describe different types of simulation, their role in surgical training and some of the benefits they may offer in the future. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - May 27, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Berridge,
Sunjay Jain,
Chandra Shekhar Biyani Tags: New approaches Source Type: research
Multiparametric MRI in prostate cancer and the NHS
Uday Patel, Consultant Radiologist at St George's Hospital and Medical School, London, discusses the impact of new NICE recommendations for a multiparametric MRI for all men before prostate biopsy. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - May 27, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Uday Patel Tags: Comment Source Type: research
