Study sheds light on importance of genetic counseling for men with prostate cancer MD Editorial Team4 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Genetic testing (Somatic and Germline) has become pertinent for the treatment of prostate cancer and it is vital to rule out hereditary cancer...
Current definitions result in overdiagnosis of CKD in elderly, finds JAMA study Dr. Shravani Dali4 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTChronic Kidney Disease definition not accounting for age-related GFR decline leads to systematic and widespread overdiagnosis of CKD in older...
Suprapubic aspiration bests clean-catch method for urine sampling for UTI in kids below 2 Dr. Nandita Mohan2 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTReliable urine samples are of eminent importance when diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. Noninvasive procedures are convenient...
Prophylactic antibiotics for one day okay after catheter removal following RP: Study Dr. Shravani Dali1 Sept 2021 9:00 AM IST1-day regimen of prophylactic antibiotics is most beneficial after catheter removal following post-radical prostatectomy (RP), suggests a study...
Shockwave therapy may benefit patients of chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome: Study Dr. Shravani Dali30 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTLow-intensity shockwave therapy (LiST) is beneficial for treating patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), suggests...
Retrograde intrarenal surgery cost-effective option for managing 1-2 cm renal stones Dr. Nandita Mohan28 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTManagement of renal stones has been under research. For 1-2cm renal stones, retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is most cost-effective, finds a...
Spinal anesthesia tied to faster recovery after holmium laser enucleation of prostate in high risk patients Dr. Nandita Mohan26 Aug 2021 9:30 AM ISTSpinal anesthesia provides greater hemodynamic stability and allows faster overall postoperative recovery with preferable pain management in...
FDA approves Korsuva for pruritus associated with CKD Dr Kartikeya Kohli26 Aug 2021 9:03 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved KORSUVA (difelikefalin) for injection for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus...
Mediterranean diet improves testosterone levels and erectile performance: Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli25 Aug 2021 11:45 AM ISTSophia Antipolis, France: A Mediterranean diet is associated with improvements in erectile dysfunction, finds a new study . According to researchers...
Mirabegron beneficial in children with neurogenic detrusor overactivity: Study Dr. Shravani Dali25 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTMirabegron is significantly useful in children above three years with lower urinary tract dysfunction, suggests a study published in the...
Following Checkmate-274 trial, FDA approves adjuvant Nivolumab for high-risk Urothelial Carcinoma Dr Nisanth Puliyath25 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTUrothelial carcinoma (UC), is the most common type of bladder cancer in adults. In addition to the bladder, UC can occur in other parts of the urinary...
Residual benign prostate glandular tissue not tied to detectable PSA after radical prostatectomy: Study Dr Nisanth Puliyath24 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTRadical prostatectomy (RP) is the established treatment modality for clinically localized prostate cancer. Ideally, serum prostate specific antigen...
