Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Urology for September 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Pharmaceutical Executive Defends 400 Percent Price Hike
FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A pharmaceutical executive is defending his company’s 400 percent price hike on an antibiotic, according to a report published in Formulary Watch.
Physicians Often Don’t Address Their Burnout
FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — More than half of physicians experience burnout, and many do not seek treatment for burnout, according to a report published in the American Medical Association’s AMA Wire.
Implementing EMRs Affects Time Spent With Patients in Clinic
FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Following a six-month learning period to implement an electronic medical record (EMR) system, outpatient orthopedic clinics return to pre-implementation efficiency, but there may be other lasting effects on productivity, according to a study published in the Sept. 19 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Surgical Mesh Itself Not Tied to Increased Complications
FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Use of mesh is not independently associated with an increase in the rate of complications of pelvic organ prolapse repair, according to a study published in the August issue of The Journal of Urology.
Business Degree Increasingly Useful for Doctors
THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Having a Master of Business Administration degree (M.B.A.) can help doctors with important, practice-related decisions, according to a report published recently in Physician Practice.
Kidney Function Recovery Seen in Some Children on Dialysis
THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Roughly 2 percent of pediatric patients on maintenance dialysis recover within two years after dialysis initiation, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
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Practices Should Set Rules for Staff Social Media Use
THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Medical practices can take steps to avoid problems related to use of social media by staff members, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Burnout, Career Choice Regret Prevalent in U.S. Residents
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Symptoms of burnout and career choice regret are prevalent among U.S. resident physicians, according to a study published in the Sept. 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Tadalafil Linked to Glaucoma in Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms 
Platelet-Rich Plasma, Shockwave Therapy Show Therapeutic Efficacy in Interstitial Cystitis 
About One-Third of Men Continuously Using Tamsulosin See Minimal to No Effect 
Remote Access to Urinary Incontinence Treatments Aids Women Veterans 
App Can Help Reduce Interdialytic Weight Gain in Chronic Hemodialysis 
Organized Sports-Based Interventions Can Improve Gross Motor Skills in Autism 
Smartphone-Based Self-Screening Can ID Ocular Surface Malignancies 
Smartphone Apps, Wearables Boost Activity in People With Cardiovascular Disease 
