Latest Urology News
Implementing Surgical Safety Checklist Reduces Mortality
by modernClinician Editorial Team
There has been a significant reduction in surgical mortality during the last decade in Scotland that is partially attributable to the implementation of the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist, according to a study published online April 16 in the British Journal of Surgery.
Morbidity Low With Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Focal laser ablation of low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer is associated with low morbidity and good oncologic outcomes, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
Inflammatory Arthritis Linked to Sexual Dysfunction
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Sexual dysfunction appears to be highly prevalent in both men and women with inflammatory arthritis, according to a review published online April 3 in Arthritis Care & Research.
Over-the-Counter Meds Save Health Care System Money
by modernClinician Editorial Team
On average, each dollar spent on over-the-counter medicines saves the U.S. health care system $7.20, totaling nearly $146 billion in annual savings, according to a report released March 18 by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association.
Polypharmacy of Prescription Medications Increased for U.S. Older Adults
2021 to 2026 Saw Increase in State Funding for Suicide Prevention
Cancer-Attributable Costs High for Seniors, Vary With Cancer Phase, Type, Race
RYGB, Sleeve Gastrectomy Cost-Effective for Teens With Severe Obesity
Urine Cell-Free RNA Shows Promise as Biomarker for Bladder Cancer
Pre-Prostate Biopsy MRI Use Increased From 2017 to 2026
ASTRO Issues Guidance for Use of Radiation Therapy in Bladder Cancer
Better Cardiovascular Health Inversely Linked to Overactive Bladder