Lower pole stones relocation during flexible ureteroscopy improves outcome Jacinthlyn Sylvia6 Feb 2024 6:00 PM ISTA recent study published in the World Journal of Urology uncovered a promising relocation technique to improve outcomes in the treatment of lower pole...
Magnetic hydrogel may facilitate efficient removal of kidney stones: Study Medha Baranwal6 Feb 2024 10:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Nature Communications has shed light on the utility of magnetic hydrogel for the efficient retrieval of kidney stone...
Rectal examinations do not improve success of screening for prostate cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Feb 2024 9:30 PM ISTA study by the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna of MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital has taken a closer look at the effectiveness of common...
Relieving urinary tract obstructions ups gouty arthritis risk in patients with hyperuricemia Medha Baranwal4 Feb 2024 9:00 PM ISTChina: A recent study published in Medicine journal has revealed an increased risk of gouty arthritis in patients with hyperuricemia and acute...
Oral Sulopenem as effective as Amoxicillin/Clavulanate for Uncomplicated UTI in Women: Phase 3 trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2024 11:30 AM ISTResearchers have found in a phase 3 REASSURE trial that oral Sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid was as effective amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentin®)...
Podocyte Stress Biomarker Shows Marginal Prognostic Value in Diabetic Kidney Disease Dr Riya Dave2 Feb 2024 3:30 AM ISTDiabetic kidney disease (DKD) stands as a leading cause of end-stage kidney disease worldwide, emphasizing the critical need for prognostic markers. A...
Rise in annual cardiorespiratory fitness by 3%+ to lower prostate cancer risk by 35% Anshika Mishra1 Feb 2024 9:00 AM ISTAn increase in annual cardiorespiratory fitness by 3% or more is linked to a 35% lower risk of developing, although not dying from, prostate cancer,...
Study shows negative impact of smoking on outcomes of varicocelectomy Medha Baranwal31 Jan 2024 5:00 PM ISTTurkey: A retrospective cohort study published in International Urology and Nephrology has shown the negative effect of smoking on varicocelectomy...
Covid-19 infection may have short term impact on male semen parameters Jacinthlyn Sylvia30 Jan 2024 11:30 AM ISTThe ongoing management of COVID-19 pandemic suggests concern beyond the respiratory health to potential impacts on various bodily systems. A recent...
Virtual Reality Intervention Eases Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients Facing Surgery Dr Riya Dave30 Jan 2024 4:45 AM ISTPatients undergoing hemodialysis often grapple with heightened anxiety, a challenge exacerbated by the prospect of surgical procedures. A recent study...
Two drugs better than one for treating prostate cancer finds study Anshika Mishra26 Jan 2024 9:30 AM ISTCombining testosterone-blocking drugs in patients with prostate cancer relapse prevents the spread of cancer better than treatment with a single drug,...
Long-term PPI Use Increases the risk and recurrence of Kidney Stones Aditi20 Jan 2024 2:00 AM ISTPrevious studies have mentioned an association between Exposure to PPIs and an increased risk of kidney stones among GERD patients. Hypomagnesemia and...
