Non-invasive vacuum erection device improves curvature in Peyronie's disease: CUAJ Medha Baranwal10 Jan 2021 6:34 PM ISTCanada: Vacuum erection device (VED) traction therapy may improve curvature resolution in patients opting for non-invasive management of...
Rising Pollen levels may trigger flares of urologic chronic pelvic pain Hina Zahid7 Jan 2021 3:19 PM ISTAs anyone living with hay fever can attest, days with high pollen counts can bring attacks of sneezing, nasal congestion and other allergy symptoms....
Smokers at increased risk of complication after Radical Cystectomy MD Bureau6 Jan 2021 7:18 AM ISTRadical cystectomy is a highly morbid procedure and complication rates vary from 30 to 64% regardless of operative technique. Older patients with...
Elevated heart rate increases microalbuminuria risk in diabetics, finds study Medha Baranwal1 Jan 2021 3:45 PM ISTTaiwan: Increased resting heart rate is associated with an increased risk of microalbuminuria development in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients, finds a...
Alpha1 blockers may not improve Lower urinary tract symptoms in females MD Bureau31 Dec 2020 4:30 PM ISTThe European Urological Association guidelines suggest that, relative to placebo, alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blockers (α1- blockers) reduce urinary...
Metformin does not reduce BPH incidence in men with diabetes: BMJ study Dr Kartikeya Kohli29 Dec 2020 6:39 PM ISTIt has been hypothesised that insulin resistance and increased fasting plasma insulin are promoters of both Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and...
Negative MRI after negative MRI guided biopsy indicates nil risk of prostate cancer: Study Medha Baranwal28 Dec 2020 10:30 AM ISTCalifornia: Repeated biopsy may be avoided in men with negative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) following an initial negative MRI guided biopsy as it...
Fractures including Distal Radial Fracture in young men early sign of hypogonadism? MD Bureau27 Dec 2020 2:30 PM ISTOn exploring sex hormone levels in young men with Distal Radius Fracture researchers have found that fracture is associated with higher levels of...
FDA approves vibegron for overactive bladder in adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Dec 2020 10:00 AM ISTThe food and drug administration has granted approval to vibegron (Gemtesa) for the treatment of adult patients with overactive bladder (OAB) with...
Individuals with family history of CKD at increased risk of developing CKD: Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli24 Dec 2020 6:30 PM ISTA recent population-based study conducted in the Netherlands suggests that individuals who had a first-degree relative or spouse with a history of...
Increased salt Intake tied to lower risk of ESKD in elderly, finds study MD Bureau24 Dec 2020 4:45 PM ISTThe optimal level of salt intake remains ill-defined in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients under regular nephrology care. This...
Pegloticase shows promising results in refractory gout in Kidney transplant patients Dr Kartikeya Kohli21 Dec 2020 6:32 PM ISTGout is common and more severe in US kidney transplant (KT) recipients, with prevalence >10x higher than in non-transplant patients. A recent...
