RPCI, UB take robotics around globe Feb 26, 2010
As director of Roswell s Center for Robotic Surgery and an attending surgeon in the department of urology, he likened robotic surgical systems to an aircraft, saying it s only as good as the pilot ... Already, he says, the system is being tested at four medical schools, including Detroit s Henry Ford Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. It also received rave reviews at national surgical conferences over the past year, including the International Robotic... (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Docs: Schedule Your Vasectomies During March Madness Feb 26, 2010
A Chicago area urology practice is promoting vasectomies by informing potential patients that if they get the procedure done right before March Madness, that they ll be able to stay at home for a few days to recover and watch some of the games uninterrupted reports the Southtown Star. Dr. Robert Bonzani and Dr. Tony Mammen of 21st Century Urology have started an advertising campaign that is promoting just that ... The idea was given to them after they attended a urology conference and heard... (Fox News)
Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan Among First Celebrities to Line up for City of Hope's 20th Annual Nashville Celebrity Softball Challenge, June 7, 2010 Feb 26, 2010
just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of Americas Best Hospitals in cancer and urology by U.S.News Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mother Gets Dead Son's Sperm for Child Feb 24, 2010
"Often parents change their minds," said , assistant professor of urology at University of Wisconsin-Madison. In post-mortem sperm retrieval, sperm is surgically removed from the testes, epididymus and vas deferens then preserved in nitrogen vapor. (ABC News)
Statins May Benefit Prostate Cancer Patients Feb 24, 2010
"Increasing evidence suggests that statins may reduce risk of prostate cancer progression, and some studies have even suggested that widespread statin use over the past 15 years has contributed to a decline in prostate cancer mortality," lead author Dr. Lionel Banez, an assistant professor of surgery and urology, said in a Duke news release. But that doesn't mean that all prostate cancer patients should take statins, said study senior author Dr. Stephen Freedland, an associate professor of... (MEDLINEplus)
Two Surgical Methods Equally Successful for Prostate Cancer Feb 24, 2010
"All men considering radical prostatectomy should be clearly informed about the differences between the two techniques and similarities in their expected outcomes, and make treatment decisions in collaboration with an experienced surgeon," Dr. William T. Lowrance and colleagues wrote in their report, which is published in the Feb. 22 issue of the Journal of Urology. SOURCE: The Journal of Urology, news release, Feb. 22, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Graedon: Can passing a kidney stone be less painful? Feb 23, 2010
The same drug that is used to ease symptoms of prostate enlargement, Flomax (tamsulosin), might facilitate passage of kidney stones (Current Opinion in Urology, March 2008). Shock-wave treatment (lithotripsy) is sometimes used to break kidney stones into smaller pieces. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Few differences in outcomes between open and laparoscopic prostate surgery Feb 22, 2010
According to new study published in the Journal of Urology ... In a study published online today in The Journal of Urology, researchers from the Urology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, examined the postoperative outcomes of both ORP and LRP and found similar rates of success ... Dr. Yair Lotan, Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, comments on the study, "A concern of these authors is the perception among... (EurekAlert!)
Circumcision ring cuts AIDS risk in Africa Feb 22, 2010
"The ShangRing could have a huge impact on reducing HIV transmission," said Marc Goldstein, a professor of reproductive medicine and urology at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Goldstein, who does not have any financial ties to the ring, and colleagues conducted the Kenya testing. (MSNBC -- International)
Comparison shows robot-assisted option offers advantages for kidney surgery Feb 21, 2010
Reporting in the Canadian Journal of Urology, Ashok Hemal, M.D., a urologic surgeon from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, compared laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery for repairing the blockage, known as uretero-pelvic junction obstruction ... "The evolution of laparoscopic surgery in urology has been limited because it is technically challenging and requires the surgeon to be proficient in advanced suturing," said Hemal. (EurekAlert!)
March Madness Bargain: Vasectomies Feb 20, 2010
Doctors at one Chicagoland urology clinic are even throwing in freebies. The doctors at 21st Century Urology in Orland Park are offering free pizza and a free bag of frozen peas to help reduce the swelling. (CBS News -- Health)
Scientists identify critical enzyme in healthy heart function Feb 20, 2010
It is #1 ranked for digestive disorders and is also highly ranked for its expertise in respiratory diseases, cancer, neonatal care, heart care, neurosurgery, diabetes, orthopedics, kidney disorders and urology. One of the three largest children's hospitals in the U.S., Cincinnati Children's is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is one of the top two recipients of pediatric research grants from the National Institutes of Health. (EurekAlert!)
Docs 4 Patient Care -- Time for a New Look for Doctors Feb 20, 2010
Hal Scherz, MD, is a pediatric urological surgeon at Georgia Urology and Childrens Health Care of Atlanta, serves on the faculty of Emory University Medical School and president and cofounder of Docs4PatientCare. Reader Comments: () Here are a few of the comments submitted by our readers. (Human Events Online)
Loss of Gene Function Makes Prostate Cancer Cells More Aggressive Feb 18, 2010
" Dr. Hsieh said identifying the DAB2IP protein in human cells might serve as a biomarker, helping physicians identify patients who could have more aggressive, metastatic forms of prostate cancer. EMT is known to play an important role in embryo implantation, embryogenesis and organ development, and tissue regeneration, as well as in cancer progression and metastasis. For cancer progression, EMT is believed to facilitate the migratory and invasive ability of cancer cells. "Carcinoma cells... (Science Daily)
Small Renal Mass Feb 18, 2010
From the Center for Robotic Surgery and Advanced Laparoscopy, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, (I.S.G., M.A.); the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (D.A.G.); and the Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto (M.A.S.J.) ... Address reprint requests to Dr. Gill at USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Advance Toward Test for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Feb 17, 2010
They are looking at a cluster of genes whose connection with prostate cancer was first described in 2002 by Jer-Tsong Hsieh, a professor of pathology and urology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas ... Another researcher in prostate cancer genetics is Dr. Arul Chinnaiyan, a professor of pathology and urology at the University of Michigan ... D., professor, urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas; Arul Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Neonatal and infant circumcision: Safe in the right hands Feb 16, 2010
A systematic review, published in the open access journal BMC Urology has found that neonatal and infant circumcision by trained staff rarely results in problems ... Complications of circumcision in male neonates, infants and children: a systematic review Helen A Weiss, Natasha Larke, Daniel Halperin and Inon Schenker BMC Urology (in press) ... BMC Urology is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of... (EurekAlert!)
Mass. General plans museum to showcase its history Feb 16, 2010
We won t necessarily only be looking back at 200 years of history, said Robert Seger, senior administrative director of the department of urology and Mass. General s history program. (Boston Globe)
Complications of circumcision in male neonates, infants and children: a systematic review Feb 16, 2010
BMC Urology 2010, 10:2doi:10. 1186/1471-2490-10-2. (BioMed Central)
Robotic surgery draws patients despite little study on outcome Feb 14, 2010
For example, surgeons in private practice at the New Jersey Center for Prostate Cancer and Urology advertise on their website that robot-assisted surgery provides cancer cure equally as well as traditional prostate surgery and significantly improved urinary control. And robot-assisted prostate surgery has grown at a nearly unprecedented rate. (Boston Globe)
Pick Your Aphrodisiac: The Top 7 Love Helpers Feb 13, 2010
"I don't know how good they would taste, but it's probably safe and it's probably a big placebo effect," said Dr. Karen Boyle, of Chesapeake Urology Associates at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC). Boyle pointed to two ingredients that may have some minor effect for some men: ginseng and yohimbe tree bark. (ABC News)
Using Nitroglycerin to Treat Prostate Cancer Shows Potential to Halt Disease Feb 12, 2010
"We were very excited to see a significant slowing in the progression of the disease as evidenced by the men's PSA levels, and to see this result in many of the men who completed the study," says Robert Siemens, the leader of the study and a Professor of Urology at Queen's University and urologist at Kingston General Hospital ... Results of the study, conducted by Queen's University researchers Robert Siemens, Jeremy Heaton, Michael Adams, Jun Kawakami and Charles Graham, appeared in a recent... (Science Daily)
Vision-Sciences, Inc. Announces $8.8 Million in Revenue for the First Nine Months of Fiscal 2010 Feb 12, 2010
Urology sales increased from $0 ... Urology sales increased from $1. (Primezone Releases)
Medicare Cost-Saving Moves Can Backfire Feb 11, 2010
Lead author Dr. Micah L. Hemani, a physician in the department of urology at NYU Langone Medical Center, explained that patients are often referred to urologists to investigate abnormalities, such as a small amount of blood in the urine ... SOURCES: Samir S. Taneja, M.D., director, division of urologic oncology, New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center, New York City; Micah L. Hemani, M.D., physician, urology, NYU Langone Medical Center; New York City; Robert A. Berenson, M.D., institute... (MEDLINEplus)
New doctors, express care part of hospital plan Feb 6, 2010
- Urology: Hospital officials have spoken with three urologists. Two are not viable candidates, Morasko said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Hand Drug's Promise for Penis-Straightening? Feb 6, 2010
"It's a disease that's very frustrating," says Dr. Robert Davis, professor of urology at the University of Rochester, "hitting men in the prime of life," causing pain, sometimes , and making it. Related. (ABC News)
Waldrip family case reaches appellate court Feb. 9 Feb 5, 2010
According to the publication Westlaw Survey, every six months Waldrip must see his family doctor and undergoes urology treatments. He requires round-the-clock care. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
New surgical facility arrives in Greenbelt Feb 4, 2010
A three-story, 42,300-square-foot brick and glass building is 82-percent sold to cardiology, ear nose threat, neurology, orthopedics, pain care, podiatry and urology practices. Three units remain, with space ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 square feet. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Memorial Hospital welcomes new orthopedic surgeon Feb 4, 2010
In addition to orthopedic care, Memorial Hospital offers a wide range of specialty services including cardiology, neurology, dermatology, cancer care, urology, ophthalmology and pulmonary care. . (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Experts Issue Warning on Prostate Hormone Therapy Feb 3, 2010
A need for caution was also emphasized by Dr. Arthur Sagalowsky, a professor of urology and chief of urologic oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and one of two urologists representing the American Urological Association on the panel that produced the advisory ... SOURCES: Otis Brawley, M.D., chief medical officer, American Cancer Society, Atlanta; Arthur Sagalowsky, M.D., professor, urology, and chief, urologic oncology, University of Texas Southwestern... (MEDLINEplus)
Groundbreaking Videourology journal launched by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Feb 3, 2010
New Rochelle, NY, February 2, 2010Videourology is the first and only videojournal for urologists, publishing fully peer-reviewed surgical and micro-invasive video demonstrations of the latest techniques and technologies used to optimize surgical patient care. Videourology is Part B of the respected Flagship publication Journal of Endourology published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. (), and is available free online (), to browse and search, through March 1, 2010 to encourage worldwide participation... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
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EDAP Reports on FDA Meeting Feb 3, 2010
LYON, France, Feb. 2, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDAP TMS SA (Nasdaq: - ), the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, announced that the FDA at its meeting on January 28, 2010 confirmed the recommendations of the Gastroenterology and Urology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which met on December 11, 2009. The Company met with the FDA to discuss alternatives to the cryoablation comparative arm and guidelines for a... (Primezone Releases)
Biochemical Profile May Help Diagnose, Determine Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer Feb 2, 2010
Additional co-authors are Christen Adkins and Elita DeFeo, MGH Pathology; Eva Ratai and Bruce Jenkins, MGH Radiology; Scott McDougal, MGH Urology; and Jinhua Sheng and Leslie Ying, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Authors Cheng, Wu and Jenkins have applied for a patent on the technology described in the paper. (Science Daily)
Fake Drugs Bought on the Web Pose Big Health Risks Feb 2, 2010
"It's a very significant problem and I think there are people who are being injured," said Dr. Ira D. Sharlip, a spokesman for the American Urological Association and clinical professor of urology at the University of California, San Francisco ... "The purity of the medication or the quality of the medication is under no sort of scrutiny or any type of oversight to determine if, first of all, it is the correct medication. And second, if it is correct is it in the correct dosage?" said Dr.... (MEDLINEplus)
Obama's Healthcare Rhetoric Means Little Reform Feb 1, 2010
Hal Scherz, MD, is a pediatric urological surgeon at Georgia Urology and Childrens Health Care of Atlanta, serves on the faculty of Emory University Medical School and president and cofounder of. Reader Comments: () Here are all of comments submitted by Human Events readers: Please remember the opinions expressed by our readers are in no way those of Human Events, nor are they condoned by us, and we reserve the right to remove abusive posts. (Human Events Online)
Vaccine Approach Extends Life of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients Jan 27, 2010
Michael Glode, MD, of the University of Colorado; David Bilhartz, MD, of Urology Associates, of Nashville, Tenn. Dennis Panicali, PhD, of Therion Biologics and BN ImmunoTherapeutics; Reiner Laus, MD, of BN ImmunoTherapeutics; and Jeffrey Schlom, PhD, William Dahut, MD, Philip Arlen, MD, and James Gulley, MD, PhD, of the National Cancer Institute. (Science Daily)
Potty Training Best Between Ages 2 and 3 Jan 26, 2010
"There are two schools of thought on potty training. One is to try to train the kids very, very early, and another says you should wait until kids are older and demonstrating signs of being ready. But there has never been a study scientifically showing when is the best time," said lead study author Dr. Joseph Barone, chief of urology at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. "This study gives parents an idea of when it's a good time to train," he said. Although there are... (MEDLINEplus)
Implantation of Erectile Prosthesis Is Complicated, Study Finds Jan 22, 2010
European Urology, 2010; 57: 334-341. Need to cite this story in your essay, paper, or report. (Science Daily)
In Vitro Pregnancy Rates Improve With New Device That Mimics Motions in the Body Jan 22, 2010
Smith is also an associate professor in the departments of Molecular and Integrative Physiology and Urology, as well as director of the Reproductive Sciences Program. The paper is called "Dynamic Microfunnel Culture Enhances Embryo Development and Pregnancy Rates." The research is funded by the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Michigan Economic Development Corp., the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the Coulter Foundation. (Science Daily)
Minimally invasive robotic surgery now available at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital Jan 21, 2010
The first case performed at Dr. Phillips Hospital was performed by Troy Edwards, MD, at Dr. Phillips Urology Associates. THE WEST ORANGE TIMES 720 S. Dillard St. - Winter Garden, Florida 34787. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Obesity Linked to Kidney Stones Jan 20, 2010
Obese people are more likely to develop kidney stones than normal weight individuals, but severe obesity doesn't seem to further increase risk, research in the Journal of Urology shows. Kidney stones are solidified deposits of minerals and acid salts. (Newsmax)
European Urology February issue: Implantation of erectile prosthesis is complicated Jan 20, 2010
Erectile implants in female-to-male transsexuals: Our experience in 129 patients Piet B. Hoebeke, Karel Decaestecker, Matthias Beysens, Yasmin Opdenakker, Nicolaas Lumen, Stan M. Monstrey European Urology 57 (2010) 334 341. . (EurekAlert!)
Low-sodium soy sauce fails to soothe the burn Jan 19, 2010
A double-blind study in Urology (October 2008) determined that men with enlarged prostates had half as many nighttime bathroom trips when they took Celebrex. Advil and Celebrex are both NSAIDs. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jon Bon Jovi Headlines Preview of the JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE and The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles Jan 16, 2010
just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of "America's Best Hospitals" in cancer and urology by U.S.News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Race, Obesity Affect Outcomes Among Diabetics Following Prostatectomy Jan 15, 2010
"We found that diabetes was significantly associated with more aggressive disease in obese white men and less aggressive disease for all other subsets of men in our study," says Stephen Freedland, M.D., associate professor of urology and pathology at the Duke Prostate Center at Duke University and member of the Urology Section, Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Durham ... The study was supported by grants from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense Prostate Cancer... (Science Daily)
Obesity Linked to Common Form of Kidney Cancer and Each Extra BMI Point Increases Risk Jan 14, 2010
13, 2010) Being obese could lead to a greater risk of developing the most common form of renal cell cancer, according to research in the January issue of the UK-based urology journal BJUI.. See Also. (Science Daily)
Robot Prostate Surgery Carries Higher Post-Procedure Risks Jan 13, 2010
Lack of information on outcomes isn't only a problem for robot-assisted surgery, but "bedevils" the scientific literature on prostate removal overall, the researchers note in the journal European Urology. In about one in 250 surgeries, the robot failed to work properly. (Newsmax)
Study Suggests Way to 'Mop Up' Leukemia Cells Jan 12, 2010
"Should this vaccine approach prove to be successful, the ability to get patients off lifelong Gleevec therapy would be a significant advance," Dr. Hyam Levitsky, a professor of oncology, medicine and urology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore, said in a news release from the center. Imatinib mesylate (Gleevec) treats chronic myeloid leukemia, but can leave some cancerous cells behind. (MEDLINEplus)
Exercise May Prevent Incontinence from Prostate Surgery Jan 12, 2010
For their study, published in the Journal of Urology, Wolin and her colleagues looked at urinary incontinence rates among 165 men roughly one year after radical prostatectomy ... SOURCE: Journal of Urology, February 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Best Time to Toilet Train Children Pinpointed Through Research Jan 12, 2010
The results were published in the Journal of Pediatric Urology ... According to Joseph Barone, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief at BMSCH and Associate Professor and Chief of the Division of Urology for the Department of Surgery at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, the study is the first of its kind to provide parents with a specific time frame for their children's toilet training. (Science Daily)
Maintaining a strong, intimate relationship despite health issues Jan 11, 2010
It has been sold in urology offices, but as the demand for natural and non-drug aids has grown, it is now coming to a wider market. For more information on The Elator and how it can help anyone suffering with , go to www. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Vaccine Appears to 'Mop Up' Leukemia Cells Gleevec Leaves Behind Jan 11, 2010
"We want to get rid of every last cancer cell in the body, and using cancer vaccines may be a good way to mop up residual disease," says Hyam Levitsky, M.D., professor of oncology, medicine and urology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. More research to confirm and expand the results is needed, Levitsky said. (Science Daily)
Kidney International Jan 10, 2010
418* 3/57 Urology & Nephrology. Editor-in-Chief: Qais Al-Awqati. (Nature News Service)
Half of Men Fail to Check If Vasectomy Is Working Jan 10, 2010
The findings show the need for better communication between doctors and vasectomy patients, especially those at higher risk of not following up, said study co-author Yefim Sheynkin, an associate professor of urology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook ... SOURCES: Yefim Sheynkin, M.D., associate professor, urology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, and director, male infertility and microsurgery program, Stony Brook University Hospital; John K. Amory, M.D., M.P.H.,... (MEDLINEplus)
Prostate Hormone Therapy May Up Heart Risks Jan 10, 2010
Dr. Peter Albertsen, a professor and chief of urology at the University of Connecticut Health Center, said that "the point of this paper is to help physicians understand that long-term use of this therapy carries consequences." Albertsen wrote an accompanying editorial in the journal. Anti-hormone therapy was developed to treat the pain and other problems of advanced prostate cancer, Albertsen said, and so it was generally used for only three to five years. (MEDLINEplus)
Scientists Grow New Penile Tissue in the Lab Jan 10, 2010
SOURCES: Anthony Atala, M.D., director, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and chairman, Department of Urology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C.; Andrew McCullough, M.D., director, male sexual health, fertility and microsurgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, and associate professor, New York University School of Medicine, New York City; Nov. 9, 2009, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Moderate Exercise May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk Jan 10, 2010
The findings, which appear in the current issue of the Journal of Urology, do not prove that exercise helps prevent prostate cancer ... SOURCE: Journal of Urology, November 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Bladder Problems May Often Be Related to Mental Health Jan 10, 2010
U.S. researchers analyzed the answers in two questionnaires -- the Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 -- completed by 121 female veterans referred to a specialized urology clinic for evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms ... "This is the first study to our knowledge to characterize the association of psychiatric comorbidities and sexual trauma with the type, severity and quality-of-life impact of lower urinary tract symptoms in women using validated... (MEDLINEplus)
Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases Jan 10, 2010
062* 27/57 Urology & Nephrology 99/141 Oncology. Editors: Roger S Kirby Judd W Moul. (Nature News Service)
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Nature Reviews Urology ... Coverage i 00000139 ncludes urologic oncology, sexual dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, endourology, trauma and reconstruction, male factor infertility, imaging and radiology, infection and inflammation and pathology ... Nature Reviews Neurology. (Nature News Service)
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Blood in the Urine? Check with a Microscope Jan 10, 2010
But in a study that will appear in the Journal of Urology, Dr. J. Stephen Jones, from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and colleagues found that this guideline is often not followed, and as a result, many patients without blood in their urine end up having costly, unnecessary evaluations and testing ... In 69 cases, patients' urine samples were not examined under a microscope before their urology referral ... SOURCE: Journal of Urology, February 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
