http://www.renalandurologynews.com Latest articles from Renal and Urology News RUN Home Global news, clinical reviews and expert reports on the latest research and clinical findings in urology and nephrology. Home custserv@haymarketmedia.com no Men are less likely than women to be aware of their condition and to be currently taking antihypertensive medication. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/survey-men-less-aware-of-their-hypertension/article/297226/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT Men are less likely than women to be aware of their condition and to be currently taking antihypertensive medication. RUN BPH has long been thought to be an inevitable function of genetic predisposition and age related changes in sex steroid hormones. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/obesity-found-to-increase-bph-risk/article/297235/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT BPH has long been thought to be an inevitable function of genetic predisposition and age related changes in sex steroid hormones. RUN Intravesical chemotherapy right after transurethral resection of bladder tumor prolonged the recurrence-free interval by 38%. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/immediate-post-op-ivc-prevents-bladder-cancer-recurrence/article/299250/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMT Intravesical chemotherapy right after transurethral resection of bladder tumor prolonged the recurrence-free interval by 38%. RUN Boosting PD use in the U.S. to 12% of dialysis patients from the current 7% would save about $300 million a year, researcher says. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/peritoneal-dialysis-cheaper-than-hemodialysis-worldwide/article/299247/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT Boosting PD use in the U.S. to 12% of dialysis patients from the current 7% would save about $300 million a year, researcher says. RUN Men are more likely than women to have at least one of the three risk factors for cardiovascular disease. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/cvd-risk-factors-more-common-in-men/article/297225/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT Men are more likely than women to have at least one of the three risk factors for cardiovascular disease. RUN Altered taste perception is associated with worse nutritional status in hemodialysis patients. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/poorer-dialysis-patient-survival-linked-to-impaired-taste/article/299086/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Altered taste perception is associated with worse nutritional status in hemodialysis patients. RUN A novel study shows that marijuana users may have better blood sugar control as a result of its effect on insulin resistance. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/marijuana-found-to-lower-blood-sugar/article/297339/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT A novel study shows that marijuana users may have better blood sugar control as a result of its effect on insulin resistance. RUN A high proportion of top-selling grocery items contain phosphorus additives, and consumption may be encouraged by their lower cost. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/food-additives-may-hinder-phosphorus-control-in-ckd-patients/article/299079/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:51:47 GMT A high proportion of top-selling grocery items contain phosphorus additives, and consumption may be encouraged by their lower cost. RUN Fatigue in CKD and ESRD patients may be due to reasons other than sleep quality. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/kidney-disease-fatigue-linked/article/298967/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:11:22 GMT Fatigue in CKD and ESRD patients may be due to reasons other than sleep quality. RUN David O. Sussman, DO, has been ready to educate urology colleagues on the appropriate use of Botox. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/botox-for-urinary-incontinence-an-interview-with-david-o-sussman-do/article/298682/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT David O. Sussman, DO, has been ready to educate urology colleagues on the appropriate use of Botox. RUN A new study of prostate cancer patients found that those who took statins were significantly less likely to die from their disease. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/statins-may-lower-pca-death-risk/article/297336/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT A new study of prostate cancer patients found that those who took statins were significantly less likely to die from their disease. RUN Calculations may fail to take into account the expected fall in creatinine due to loss of muscle mass. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/discharge-egfr-in-aki-patients-can-be-misleading/article/298604/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT Calculations may fail to take into account the expected fall in creatinine due to loss of muscle mass. RUN Support for altruistic kidney donation appears to have more than doubled since 2001 in the United States. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/americans-support-growing-for-altruistic-kidney-donation/article/297334/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT Support for altruistic kidney donation appears to have more than doubled since 2001 in the United States. RUN Highest versus lowest intake levels of black tea consumption was associated with a 33% decreased risk of stage IV disease. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/black-tea-may-lower-risk-of-advanced-prostate-cancer/article/297157/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMT Highest versus lowest intake levels of black tea consumption was associated with a 33% decreased risk of stage IV disease. RUN A new study suggests that circumcision drastically alters the microbiome of the penis. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/why-circumcision-may-protect-against-hiv/article/296781/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT A new study suggests that circumcision drastically alters the microbiome of the penis. RUN Orange or grapefruit juice consumption may be protective in men, study finds. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/coffee-may-raise-risk-of-lower-urinary-tract-symptoms/article/296774/ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:50:10 GMT Orange or grapefruit juice consumption may be protective in men, study finds. RUN Researchers report that fish oil may protect dialysis patients from sudden cardiac death. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/fish-oil-may-benefit-dialysis-patients/article/296519/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT Researchers report that fish oil may protect dialysis patients from sudden cardiac death. RUN Retreatment was well tolerated, with most adverse events mild to moderate in severity. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/sipuleucel-t-retreatment-may-benefit-men-with-mcrpc/article/296403/ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:07:57 GMT Retreatment was well tolerated, with most adverse events mild to moderate in severity. RUN Testosterone takes a long time to recover, so PSA levels in prostate cancer patients may remain low. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/psa-relapse-may-be-an-unreliable-post-adt-endpoint/article/296321/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:11:13 GMT Testosterone takes a long time to recover, so PSA levels in prostate cancer patients may remain low. RUN The vow never to treat SRMs may seem hard to believe and self-defeating. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/lets-end-the-small-renal-mass-dilemma/article/295091/ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT The vow never to treat SRMs may seem hard to believe and self-defeating. RUN Zinc supplementation has been shown to decrease levels of plasma aluminum and reactive oxygen species in dialysis patients. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/zinc-protects-against-inflammation-malnutrition-and-oxidative-damage/article/295181/ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT Zinc supplementation has been shown to decrease levels of plasma aluminum and reactive oxygen species in dialysis patients. RUN The proposal puts a $350,000 limit on non-economic damages. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/malpractice-award-caps-may-be-reinstated-in-missouri/article/292914/ Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT The proposal puts a $350,000 limit on non-economic damages. RUN http://www.renalandurologynews.com/consensus-statement-on-neurogenic-detrusor-overactivity-ndo-multiple-sclerosis-and-spinal-cord-injuryimproving-diagnosis-management-and-treatment-of-ndo-through-integrated-care/activity/1280/ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT RUN http://www.renalandurologynews.com/acute-kidney-injury-and-plasma-cell-dyscrasia/slideshow/1356/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT RUN http://www.renalandurologynews.com/angela-webster-mbbs-screening-for-common-cancers-post-transplant/article/295466/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT RUN A 60-year-old man with a history of plasma cell dyscrasia was seen in a major hospital for progressive fatigue and a new diagnosis of acute kidney injury. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/acute-kidney-injury-and-plasma-cell-dyscrasia/slideshow/1356/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT A 60-year-old man with a history of plasma cell dyscrasia was seen in a major hospital for progressive fatigue and a new diagnosis of acute kidney injury. RUN http://www.renalandurologynews.com/e-david-crawford-md-the-benefits-of-confirmmdx/article/294846/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT RUN http://www.renalandurologynews.com/forgotten-chart-note-leads-to-lawsuit/article/299159/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT RUN http://www.renalandurologynews.com/june-cartoons-part-ii/slideshow/1383/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT RUN While bone loss and reduction in bone mineral density are well known consequences of ADT, the main concern is increased risk of osteoporotic fractures. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/managing-bone-loss-associated-with-androgen-deprivation-therapy/article/297328/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT While bone loss and reduction in bone mineral density are well known consequences of ADT, the main concern is increased risk of osteoporotic fractures. RUN A doctor forgot about his own note in a patient's chart that the patient should be screened for liver cancer. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/forgotten-chart-note-leads-to-lawsuit/article/299159/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT A doctor forgot about his own note in a patient's chart that the patient should be screened for liver cancer. RUN http://www.renalandurologynews.com/managing-bone-loss-associated-with-androgen-deprivation-therapy/article/297328/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT RUN Our regularly-updated listing of clinical trials is based on information maintained by the NIH database. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/ongoing-clinical-trials/section/50/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT Our regularly-updated listing of clinical trials is based on information maintained by the NIH database. RUN Drs. Allen Seftel and Serge Carrier talk about whether or not urologists should screen for CVD and risk factors in patients with ED. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/point-counterpoint-screening-ed-patients-for-cvd/article/299248/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT Drs. Allen Seftel and Serge Carrier talk about whether or not urologists should screen for CVD and risk factors in patients with ED. RUN http://www.renalandurologynews.com/point-counterpoint-screening-ed-patients-for-cvd/article/299248/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT RUN http://www.renalandurologynews.com/using-data-to-improve-your-practice/article/294671/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT RUN