Journal watch
Trends in Urology& Men's Health, Volume 11, Issue 2, Page 33-34, March/April 2020. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - April 28, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mike Kirby Tags: Journal review Source Type: research
Loin pain and a normal CT KUB: what to do?
Persistent loin pain and a normal CT KUB can present a significant challenge to urologists. A thorough history and examination may well identify the underlying cause. Further investigations may be indicated, but the benefits of more invasive testing and further radiation exposure must be carefully balanced against the risks. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - April 28, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nicholas Faure Walker,
Roger Kirby Tags: Investigations Source Type: research
USA and UK: differences on neonatal circumcision
The popularity of neonatal circumcision has declined significantly in the last half century in the UK, but it persists in the USA where most boys are still circumcised soon after birth. In this article the author considers why the practice is now so different in the two countries and explores the pros and cons of neonatal male circumcision. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - April 28, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Dominic Hodgson Tags: Current issues Source Type: research
NHS discrimination of testosterone deficiency syndrome
Testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS), unlike menopausal symptoms, tends not to be managed by general practitioners. Here the author argues that this approach is not logical given that the condition is not rare, and the biological importance of testosterone in men. In addition, there are clear guidelines that enable primary care physicians to meet the needs of TDS patients. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - April 28, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Edorado Cervoni Tags: Men's health Source Type: research
Management of urinary incontinence in men
Urinary incontinence has a significant psychosocial impact in men, reducing their quality of life. It has been less thoroughly investigated than incontinence in women; nevertheless, a detailed history and physical examination to classify the type of incontinence are key to guiding management. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - April 28, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Naside Mangir,
Christopher Chapple Tags: Lower urinary tract symptoms Source Type: research
The UroLift system: a progress report
Prostatic urethral lift offers men with lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia a treatment option with some advantages over established interventions. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - April 28, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tom McNicholas Tags: Prostate disease Source Type: research
Regenerative medicine in urology: the future of urinary reconstruction
Tissue engineering and regenerative technology are at the cutting edge in reconstructive urology today. However, despite the advances, there are still challenges to be overcome and novel ideas to be investigated. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - April 28, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kelly Harris,
Trinity J Bivalacqua Tags: New approaches Source Type: research
Coronavirus: reducing the impact of quarantine
This article is a brief summary of the comments and questions raised at the meeting. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - April 28, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Michele Acton,
Claire Bayntun,
Roger Kirby,
Simon Wessely Tags: Meeting report Source Type: research
Identifying and calling out ‘rogue doctors’
In this editorial, Roger Kirby, Editor ‐in‐Chief onTrends in Urology and Men's Health, discusses the impact to the medical profession from the growing list of infamous clinicians whose misdeeds have entered public consciousness. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - April 28, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Is the NHS experiencing a workforce crisis?
Trends in Urology&Men's Health, Volume 11, Issue 1, Page 4-4, January/February 2020. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - February 15, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Testicular cancer: low testosterone and the metabolic syndrome
Cure rates for stage 1 testicular cancer are reaching 100%. However, long ‐term treatment‐related side effects pose their own health risks. Regular follow up and monitoring are important for early detection and timely treatment of conditions such as testosterone deficiency and metabolic syndrome. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - February 15, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mike Kirby Tags: Oncology Source Type: research
Systemic lupus erythematosus: causes and manifestations
Little is known about the precise aetiology of systemic lupus erythematosus, but treatment should be individualised according to predominant symptoms, organ involvement, response to previous therapy and disease activity and severity. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - February 15, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Laura Barcia ‐Sixto,
David Isenberg Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: research
Microscopic haematuria in general practice
Investigation of gross haematuria is warranted because of the prevalence of cancer. However, opinion varies for non ‐visible haematuria and decisions about who should be investigated further or referred depend on a variety of factors. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - February 15, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Woodhouse Tags: Investigations Source Type: research
TULA in recurrent non ‐muscle invasive bladder cancer
Recent NICE guidance says there is limited evidence for the efficacy of transurethral laser ablation for recurrent non ‐muscle invasive bladder cancer and that ‘special arrangements’ need to be in place if it is to be offered to patients. Here the authors consider the advantages and drawbacks of the treatment. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - February 15, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Somita Sarkar,
Nikhil Mayor,
Hugh Mostafid Tags: NICE guidance Source Type: research
Active surveillance for prostate cancer: an update
An increasing number of men diagnosed with localised prostate cancer has been accompanied by more men being considered for active surveillance as a management option. Here the author provides an update on recent developments in active surveillance and changes to NICE guidance. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - February 15, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sam Merriel Tags: Prostate disease Source Type: research
