‘Mind maps’: helping from pedagogy to packing
A straw poll at the recent Royal Society of Medicine Winter Meeting in Saalbach, Austria, showed that only a handful of delegates were aware of ‘mind maps’ – surprising given that an internet search will find millions of mind map images and articles. In this article the author describes the basic concept of mind maps and how they can be used by healthcare professionals in their work. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 26, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ian Dickinson Tags: Professional Development Source Type: research
The BCG shortage – what isn't the fuss about?
A recent widespread shortage of BCG supplies in the UK has resulted in many patients receiving suboptimal doses of BCG or alternative treatment regimens that may not be as effective. The authors consider the lack of media interest in the issue and look at the potential solutions to the problem. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 26, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Vaibhav Modgil, Sophia Cashman, Lyndon Gommersall Tags: Talking Points Source Type: research
Edwin Darracott Vaughan, 1939 –2016
Roger Kirby shares his memories of urologist Edwin Darracott Vaughan, who died on 22 April 2016. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 26, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Obituary Source Type: research
Infant circumcision and adult penile sensitivity: implications for sexual experience
A recent study reported that neonatal circumcision is not associated with changes in adult penile sensitivity, leading to viral coverage in both traditional and online media. In this commentary the author questions the conclusions drawn from the study and explores the relationship between objective assessments of penile sensitivity and subjective sexual experience and satisfaction. The author concludes with suggestions for improving future research. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 26, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Brian D. Earp Tags: Current Issues Source Type: research
Advances in external beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer
This article describes some of the advances that have been made in external beam radiotherapy techniques over recent years. These developments mean that modern radiotherapy to the prostate is now highly accurate, maximising the dose to the prostate target whilst minimising radiation to adjacent normal tissues. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 26, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Reena Davda, Alhassan Al ‐Abdullah, Kate Ricketts Tags: Prostate Disease Source Type: research
Recent developments in melanoma management
The incidence of malignant melanoma is increasing and although men and women are equally affected, men appear to have poorer survival. In this article the authors describe identification of melanomas and the exciting new treatments that are significantly improving survival. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - July 26, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Lavinia Spain, James Larkin Tags: Skin Cancer Source Type: research
‘Resilience’ – a characteristic clinicians now need to acquire
Recently, the Chairman of the General Medical Council (GMC), Professor Sir Terence Stephenson, commented that each and every doctor can expect to be the subject of a complaint and investigated at some stage in his or her career by the GMC, and that rather than be downhearted about this, doctors need to develop ‘resilience’ in the face of criticism or an investigation… (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - June 30, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Editor's choice
An update on the latest relevant journal articles. Mike Kirby, GP and Visiting Professor, University of Hertfordshire and The Prostate Centre, London, adds a ‘Message for the clinic’. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - December 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Journal Review Source Type: research
John Wickham: the godfather of robotic surgery
From tinkering with an Austin 7 as a child to performing the first laparoscopic nephrectomy in the UK, John Wickham's contribution to urological surgery and minimally invasive surgery in general is truly significant. Dominic Hodgson looks at the career of a real innovator whose influence crossed specialty boundaries. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - December 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Dominic Hodgson Tags: Heroes of Our Time Source Type: research
Stepping in to ‘fix’ Dad
Jen Whitington describes how a family rallied round to ‘fix’ their Dad and help him change his lifestyle in the face of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Pulling together, they have turned around what could have been a slow decline in health for Geoff, to an outlook that is altogether more positive. Mike Kirby provides a commentary on page 32 (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - December 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jen Whitington Tags: Talking Points Source Type: research
Things ain't what they used to be – or are they?
It is commonly remarked, particularly by the older generation, that things were better in the past. In this article, based on the inaugural John Fitzpatrick Memorial Lecture given in Dublin this year, Christopher Woodhouse explains that, in urology at least, this is not necessarily the case. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - December 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Woodhouse Tags: Fitzpatrick Lecture Source Type: research
National men's health policies: can they help?
Despite the many serious health problems facing men, few countries have national strategies. In this article, Peter Baker reviews the national men's health strategy in Ireland and looks at how effective these policies have proved in some other countries. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - December 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Peter Baker Tags: Men's Health Source Type: research
Prostate cancer: lessons to be learned from breast cancer
There are a number of parallels between the management of breast cancer and prostate cancer. However, breast cancer has a much higher profile than prostate cancer and this has driven investment in research. Roger Kirby looks at what lessons can be learned from how breast cancer management has developed and what the future holds for prostate cancer. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - December 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger S. Kirby Tags: Prostate Disease Source Type: research
Typhoid fever: yesterday, today and unfortunately still tomorrow
Enteric fever is caused by Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi A, B and C. Typhoid fever refers to the illness caused by S. typhi, whereas enteric fever refers to the disease caused by all four organisms. In this article the author describes the history of our understanding of typhoid fever and its current prevention and management. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - December 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Brightman Tags: Travel Health Source Type: research
Surviving a criminal prosecution for manslaughter
It is any healthcare professional's nightmare to receive a call telling them they are being investigated for misconduct or, worse, medical manslaughter. But that is what happened to surgeon Ken Woodburn. In this article he provides a very personal and honest account of what he and his family went through. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - December 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ken Woodburn Tags: Medico‐Legal Issues Source Type: research
