Aug 28, 2023 · Undergoing nephrectomy for a benign or malignant kidney tumor is associated with de novo hypertension, a new study finds. Pierre Bigot, MD, PhD, of Angers University Hospital in France, and ...

Jul 8, 2022 · Patients who underwent HIFU total ablation of the prostate had a 30-month failure-free survival rate similar to that of patients treated with radical prostatectomy, according to investigators.

Aug 11, 2016 · Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) independent of risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), according to a new study.

Jul 28, 2021 · Urologists may be able to skip systematic biopsy (SB) and perform targeted prostate biopsy (TB) alone in men with PI-RADS 5 lesions and a PSA density greater than 15%, a new study concludes.

Apr 25, 2023 · A growing number of US states are providing coverage for outpatient hemodialysis for undocumented immigrants, according to new research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. 1. Outpatient ...

Dec 2, 2024 · Zinc, a trace mineral integral to numerous physiological processes, is often overlooked in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). As nephrology professionals work to optimize patient ...

May 28, 2024 · A PSA level of 0.1 ng/mL or higher within 6 months after radiation therapy (RT) completion in men with localized prostate cancer predicts an increased risk for worse oncologic outcomes and overall ...

Nov 20, 2013 · DALLAS—Halving the dosage of furosemide in patients with stable class II/III systolic heart failure and impaired renal function may improve glomerular filtration rate (GFR), according to data ...

Aug 2, 2016 · Radiation therapy and radical prostatectomy (RP) offer men with Gleason score 9–10 prostate cancer (PCa) equivalent cancer-specific and overall survival, according to a new study.

Dec 12, 2024 · Recommended treatment includes pulse intravenous glucocorticoids (250-1000 mg/day for 1-3 days) transitioning to oral dosing (≤0.5 mg/kg/day), with the goal of tapering to a dose of 5 mg/day or ...