MRI use may “change the equation” for prostate cancer screening
Screening for prostate cancer is controversial. It can save lives, but it can also lead to unnecessary diagnoses, followed by surgical or radiation procedures, which themselves may lead to severe side-effects. Now a new study, coming from the Dutch part of the European Randomised study…
How Should Patients Be Monitored for Prostate Cancer After a Negative Biopsy?
MRI and MRI targeted biopsies are recommended by the American Urological Association and the Society of Abdominal Radiology, according to a new consensus statement in The Journal of Urology®If, when, and how men with negative biopsies for prostate cancer should continue to be monitored are…
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Stephanie Attard Abstract – Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is the commonest life-threatening genetic disease, affecting 12.5 million people worldwide. It is found in all races and occurs equally in men and women. PKD is characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts that can profoundly enlarge…
Testosterone deficiency in the adult males
Abstract Testosterone deficiency leads to multiple problems but can be difficult to diagnose. However, replacement therapy can be rewarding and a life changer for the patient.
Spiral CT: The Gold Standard for Urinary Tract Stone Detection
by Pierre Vassallo MD PhD FACA Artz fur Radiologie Consultant Radiologist
Imaging Pyelonephritis – Part II
by Pierre Vassallo MD PhD FACA Artz fur RadiologieConsultant Radiologist
Imaging Pyelonephritis – Part I
by Pierre Vassallo MD PhD FACA Artz fur Radiologie Consultant Radiologist
Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections
Paul Caruana MD MSc FMCPath Consultant Microbiologist St Luke’s Hospital