Cholera: what every doctor should know
In 1817 there was a major outbreak of cholera in India that spread to Asia and Europe. The disease reached England in 1831, and war in America and Europe helped its spread. Here the author describes the bacteriology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this notifiable disease. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - February 15, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Brightman Tags: Infections Source Type: research
Clinical teaching fellows: a mutually beneficial relationship
Clinical teaching fellow (CTF) jobs give junior doctors the opportunity to develop their mentoring and teaching skills, yet awareness of the posts remains low. Here the authors describe what being a CTF entails and the benefits it can offer. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - February 15, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Charlotte Marriott,
John Boyd Tags: Education Source Type: research
Dealing with the NHS staff recruitment and retention crisis
‘Crisis’, some may argue, is a frequently overused term. For the NHS, however, the recent numbers seem to confirm what many fear. Here the author discusses the issues and some solutions. (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: Comment Source Type: research
Professor John Betteridge, 1948 –2019
Trends in Urology&Men's Health, Volume 11, Issue 1, Page 35-35, 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: Obituary 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 - January 26, 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 - January 26, 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 - January 26, 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 - January 26, 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 - January 26, 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 - January 26, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sam Merriel Tags: Prostate disease Source Type: research
Cholera: what every doctor should know
In 1817 there was a major outbreak of cholera in India that spread to Asia and Europe. The disease reached England in 1831, and war in America and Europe helped its spread. Here the author describes the bacteriology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this notifiable disease. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 26, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Brightman Tags: Infections Source Type: research
Clinical teaching fellows: a mutually beneficial relationship
Clinical teaching fellow (CTF) jobs give junior doctors the opportunity to develop their mentoring and teaching skills, yet awareness of the posts remains low. Here the authors describe what being a CTF entails and the benefits it can offer. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 26, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Charlotte Marriott,
John Boyd Tags: Education Source Type: research
Dealing with the NHS staff recruitment and retention crisis
‘Crisis’, some may argue, is a frequently overused term. For the NHS, however, the recent numbers seem to confirm what many fear. Here the author discusses the issues and some solutions. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 26, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Comment Source Type: research
Professor John Betteridge, 1948 –2019
Trends in Urology&Men's Health, Volume 11, Issue 1, Page 35-35, January/February 2020. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - January 26, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Obituary 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
