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What caused the obesity epidemic?
In an attempt to reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease, dietary ‘experts’ advised us to avoid eating fat generally, saturated fat specifically; this led to an unavoidable increase in carbohydrate intake. Zoë Harcombe maintains that this change in dietary advice is the single greatest cause of the recent obesity epidemic. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - January 26, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Zoë Harcombe Tags: Men and Lifestyle Source Type: research

Diagnosis and management of Peyronie's disease: an evidence‐based review
Peyronie's disease presents a considerable therapeutic dilemma because of an incomplete understanding of the pathophysiology of the condition and the relative paucity of level 1 evidence studies. Eric Chung discusses how the growing volumes of literature should allow the clinician to educate and counsel patients on the many treatment options available. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - January 26, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Eric Chung Tags: Genital Problems Source Type: research

Diagnosis and treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Chronic prostatitis is a poorly understood and difficult‐to‐treat condition. The authors discuss a guideline produced by the Prostatitis Expert Reference Group (PERG), which provides a framework for initial assessment and effective management in the community. Roger Kirby and Culley Carson comment from a secondary‐care perspective on page 17. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - January 26, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jonathan Rees, Andrew Doble Tags: Prostate Disease Source Type: research

Mental health in prisons
Rates of mental illness and suicide are significantly higher in prisoners than in the general population. Jane Senior asks why current service provision appears to be inadequate and looks at promising developments for the future. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - January 26, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jane Senior Tags: Mental Health Source Type: research

The problem with prison
Both the UK and the USA have disproportionately high prison populations compared with other countries. The inmates are predominantly male, and many of them suffer from ongoing mental health problems. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - January 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Antibiotics in general practice
Christopher Brightman provides a brief account of the background to antibiotic treatment, describing those antibiotics that are most frequently used in general practice, with indications for their use. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - November 27, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Christopher Brightman Tags: Current Issues Source Type: research

Surgery versus radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer
Even though there have been no controlled trials comparing the effectiveness of radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy for treatment of localised prostate cancer, there is substantial observational evidence in favour of surgery. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - November 27, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Prasanna Sooriakumaran Tags: Prostate Disease Source Type: research

Severe mental illness and the GP Quality and Outcomes Framework
Tony Kendrick outlines the rationale for the inclusion of performance targets and indicators for the care of people with severe mental illness in the Quality and Outcomes Framework, and discusses the impact this has had on unplanned hospital admissions for both mental and physical health problems. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - November 27, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Tony Kendrick Tags: Mental Health Source Type: research

Men don't get headache – do they?
The majority of troublesome headaches will be migraine, which is not difficult to diagnose and there are a number of effective treatment options. Although migraine headaches are more common in women, a significant number of men do experience them, but men are less likely to seek help from their GP. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - November 27, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: David Kernick Tags: Men's Health Source Type: research

Diabetes care: redefining the specialist role
Partha Kar explains how the ‘super six’ model of diabetes care redefines the role of a diabetes specialist, helping to bridge the divide between primary care and specialists. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - November 27, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Partha Kar Tags: Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Source Type: research

Management of incontinence after prostate surgery
In this article, the authors summarise the evaluation of the incontinent male and provide an overview of treatment strategies, particularly focusing on post‐prostatectomy incontinence. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - November 27, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Rajan Veeratterapillay, Victoria Lavin, Mary Garthwaite Tags: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Source Type: research

The consequences of medical mistakes: the stakes are getting higher!
In February 2010, consultant colorectal surgeon David Sellu was referred and subsequently operated upon a patient with a perforated bowel who later died. The surgeon was found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence and sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Roger Kirby reviews the case in detail and outlines the lessons to be learned from the tragedy. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - November 27, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Patient Safety Source Type: research

Men and alcohol: benefits and hazards
Alcohol is a clever molecule. It can act as catalyst in male bonding but as a solvent in many other relationships, being responsible for dissolving men's partnerships, both personal and commercial. Business deals and marriages are toasted in alcohol, but ethanol conspires in many ruptures. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - November 27, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jonathan Chick Tags: Men and Lifestyle Source Type: research

A Christmas message
Older men are more likely than women to become isolated, as they have significantly less contact with children, family and friends. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - November 1, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Roger Kirby Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Blood pressure UK
Blood Pressure UK (formerly the Blood Pressure Association) is the UK's leading blood pressure charity dedicated to lowering blood pressure to prevent stroke and heart attack. High blood pressure can be treated and prevented. (Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health)
Source: Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health - September 22, 2014 Category: OBGYN Tags: Charity News Source Type: research