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Treatment of metastatic prostate cancer
The authors review the current therapeutic approaches and consider the many remaining questions and challenges facing clinicians involved in the care of men with metastatic prostate cancer. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - July 29, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Clare Gilson, Thubeena Manickavasagar, Simon Chowdhury Tags: Prostate Disease Source Type: research

Revolution in prostate cancer treatment
From time to time, not that often, a clinical trial yields a result that can truly be described as a ‘game‐changer’, because it results in an enduring modification of clinical practice. Early results from the innovative STAMPEDE trial, presented by Professor Nick James at ASCO in Chicago in June, can certainly be described in these terms. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - July 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Editor's choice
An update on the latest relevant journal articles. Mike Kirby, Visiting Professor, University of Hertfordshire and The Prostate Centre, London, adds a ‘Message for the clinic’. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Tags: Journal Review Source Type: research

The Urology Foundation
This is The Urology Foundation's 20th year and in that time it has spent more than £3m on vital, cutting‐edge research into improving urology care. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Tags: Charity News Source Type: research

Daily phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor therapy: a new treatment option for prostatitis/prostatodynia?
The management of patients with chronic pelvic pain attributed to chronic prostatitis has always been rather unsatisfactory. Even prolonged treatment with an aminoquinolone, such as ciprofloxacin, and an anti‐inflammatory agent, or, alternatively an alpha‐blocker, seldom results in rapid resolution of the symptoms, and is commonly completely ineffective. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Roger S. Kirby, Culley Carson, Prokar Dasgupta Tags: Comment Source Type: research

Use of genomic markers to risk stratify men with prostate cancer
New genomic biomarkers are being developed to refine the risk for men with prostate cancer, but for healthcare professionals to believe in them, they must be both valid and of clinical utility. John Davis reviews three of these biomarkers, providing advice on how to interpret results and make decisions. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: John W. Davis Tags: Prostate Disease Source Type: research

Surgery in renal cell cancer
The incidence of renal cancer has increased over the past 30 years, with renal cell carcinoma being the most common form. In this article, the authors discuss the surgical options for treatment of both localised and metastatic renal cell carcinoma. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Christopher Blick, Mark Sullivan, David Cranston Tags: Kidney Disease Source Type: research

Management of undescended testes
The authors review the diagnosis, consequences and subsequent management of undescended testes. They recommend that infants with impalpable testes should be referred to the nearest centre providing paediatric urology cover, with a view to undergoing orchidopexy if necessary. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Patrick Craig Gordon, Alistair Ramsden Tags: Genital Problems Source Type: research

Men as patients: understanding and communicating with men
Men have different strategies from women when they are patients, attaching less importance to their treatment and the disease than what might happen subsequently. The author suggests ways in which healthcare professionals can take these different strategies into account when communicating with men. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Svend Aage Madsen Tags: Men's Health Source Type: research

Nocturia and obstructive sleep apnoea
Patients successfully treated for obstructive sleep apnoea often experience an improvement in their nocturia. David Dawson explains this link and suggests that clinicians working in urology clinics should consider obstructive sleep apnoea when seeing patients presenting with nocturia. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: David Dawson Tags: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Source Type: research

David James Farrar, 1942‐2015
Roger Plail shares memories of Consultant Urologist David Farrar. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Tags: Obituary Source Type: research

Headache in sport
Headache can have an impact on sport or physical activity, either coincidentally or as a direct result of participation. David Kernick outlines the mechanisms thought to cause headache during activity, and provides treatment advice, noting that some headache medications are restricted for professional sportsmen. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: David P. Kernick Tags: Men's Health Source Type: research

NHS crisis: time to move away from ‘free at the point of use’
The UK's tax‐based expenditure approach is unlikely to deliver the funds needed to avoid a continuing decline in health standards in the coming years. Christopher Smallwood argues that the solution to the problem is to encourage a system of complementary insurance to supplement the state's financing of mainstream healthcare. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - June 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Christopher Smallwood Tags: Talking Points Source Type: research

Unsung heroes: Dr Thomas Stuttaford
A profile of Dr Thomas Stuttaford – GP, author, medical columnist of The Times and former Conservative MP (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - April 2, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jane MacQuitty, Roger Kirby Tags: Talking Points Source Type: research

Taking the lead: success and leadership in medicine
This article is based on discussions and debate between faculty and delegates at a 1‐day ‘Taking the lead’ course for younger urological consultants held in London in December 2014 and sponsored by The Urology Foundation (TUF). (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - April 2, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Professional Development Source Type: research