Analysis shows influential US prostate study not representative of real-world patients
An analysis of 3 US cancer databases has shown that a major US study comparing surgery with observation in early prostate cancer patients, the PIVOT study, used patients which didn’t properly reflect the average US patient. Researchers found that patients in the PIVOT trial were…
Major study shows prostate MRI reveals more cancers which need treatment, and reduces overdiagnosis compared to standard biopsy
A large international study has shown that an MRI scan can reduce the number of invasive prostate biopsies by up to 28%. The PRECISION1 trial shows that using MRI to target prostate biopsies leads to more of the harmful prostate cancers, and fewer harmless cancers…
Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Found Effective for Treating Urinary Incontinence
Long-term results from a BJU International study indicate that tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) may be a highly effective and safe option for certain patients with urinary incontinence.
A more complete Mediterranean diet may protect against aggressive prostate cancer
New study in The Journal of Urology® finds that a high intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains might not be enough In a new study published in The Journal of Urology®, researchers determined that men who followed a Mediterranean diet, rich in fish, boiled…
A kiss of death for prostate cancer
Hokkaido University researchers have uncovered a cellular protein that stabilizes a tumor promoting signaling pathway, suggesting a new target to treat prostate cancer.
Study Points to Penile Microbiome as a Risk Factor for HIV in Men
A ten-fold increase in some types of bacteria living under the foreskin can increase a man’s risk of HIV infection by up to 63 percent, according to a new study out by researchers at Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) at the…
Does Low Estrogen Contribute to Incontinence in Women?
Sex steroid levels change markedly during menopause, and oestrogen deficiency after menopause causes changes within the urogenital tract. A new study found significantly lower levels of oestrogen in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women with stress urinary incontinence compared with those without symptoms.
Early MRI May Lower Costs for Prostate Cancer Treatment
Study finds MRI and MRI-guided biopsy cheaper long-term than standard ultrasound
Symptoms of cystitis probably caused by bacterial infection, even when tests are negative
The majority of women suffering with pain when urinating, or needing to urinate often or urgently probably do have a bacterial infection, even when nothing is detected by standard urine testing.Symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) such as cystitis are common in women but,…
Type of Treatment for Prostate Cancer Affects Quality of Life
Quality of life after prostate cancer treatment varies by the type of treatment patients receive, a new study reveals.
Does disturbed breathing while asleep make some people pee more at night?
A new study has found that reducing obstructive sleep apnea can reduce the need to get up and pass urine at night. This study confirms the link between apnea and nocturia, and supports the idea that lifestyle management may contribute to reducing nocturia in certain…
Night-time urination reduced by cutting salt in diet
Nocturia – which affects most people over the age of 60 – is related to the amount of salt in your diet, according to new research presented at the European Society of Urology congress.