Mini-PCNL is equally effective as standard PCNL for removing kidney stones: Study Medha Baranwal24 Aug 2022 7:30 PM ISTChina: Results from a meta-analysis revealed that for patients with proper size renal calculi, Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Mini-PCNL) may be a...
Betamethasone could improve outcomes of prostate cancer patients on radiation therapy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTA new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the common steroid betamethasone could be used to...
incidence of retrorenal colon common in prone position for PCNL in children with urolithiasis Medha Baranwal22 Aug 2022 7:45 PM ISTSpain: In the lower calyx of the left kidney, the incidence of retrorenal colon (RRC) for an ideal puncture was notably higher in the prone position...
Dietary changes decreasing cholesterol levels reduce PSA and predict prostate cancer risk Jacinthlyn Sylvia20 Aug 2022 9:15 AM ISTCanada: In a new study conducted by Viranda H. Jayalath and colleagues, it was shown that dietary changes that decrease blood cholesterol also...
Considering genetic risk in prostate cancer referrals could lead to earlier diagnosis Roshni Dhar20 Aug 2022 9:00 AM ISTProstate cancer accounts for around a quarter of new cancer cases in men-approximately 52,000 men are diagnosed per year in the UK alone. It is...
Use of Synthetic peptide may reduce risk of UTI in patients with urinary catheters Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTPatients who have indwelling urinary catheters often suffer from urinary tract infections, which can be difficult to treat. Now, researchers at...
Flexible cystoscopy helps find targeted care in recurrent urinary tract infections: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia18 Aug 2022 9:30 AM ISTTexas: As an office diagnostic technique, flexible cystoscopy can give useful information about the underlying etiology of recurrent urinary tract...
Are low blood urate levels linked to a higher risk of premature death? Isra Zaman18 Aug 2022 9:15 AM ISTNew research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that adults with low blood levels of urate, a breakdown product of metabolism, may be...
Gender-affirming hormone therapy may increase serum creatinine levels among transgender men Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTGender-affirming hormone therapy modifies body composition and lean muscle mass in transgender persons. A recent analysis published in CJASN examined...
High-resolution transrectal micro-ultrasound may detect index prostate cancer lesions: Study Dr. Hiral patel16 Aug 2022 3:45 PM ISTCanada: High-resolution transrectal micro-ultrasound (MicroUS) is highly sensitive in detecting index lesions in the prostate gland and very accurate...
Novel laser achieved tract hemostasis in tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Study Medha Baranwal15 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTChina: To obtain tract hemostasis in tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL), a 1470 nm laser seems a safe, effective, and feasible method, says a...
In CKD patients, exercise training program improves cardiorespiratory fitness Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTThis randomized trial recently published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) found that a 12-month program of in-center aerobic and...
