May 3rd 2024
The UroActive artificial urinary sphincter devices were successfully implanted and activated in all patients.
Expert discusses novel approach to ctDNA detection in MIBC
May 2nd 2024"[This] shows a different approach for detecting circulating tumor DNA in bladder cancer patients, and it opens up the possibility for other biorepositories that have serum samples to also enter the ctDNA research environment," says Richard T. Bryan, MBChB, PhD, MRCS, FacadTM.
Medicare’s G2211 and thoughts on how to best use it in urology
May 1st 2024"We felt that it was important to again address this topic because we have received numerous questions regarding the correct use of this code and we have had some experience using the code now that it is active and been able to observe some of the initial payment processing by the payer," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.
Study identifies method to reduce extended-spectrum antibiotic use for UTI
May 1st 2024"Results from these trials show that giving physicians an alert informing them of their patient’s actual risk for antibiotic resistance can help them choose the best antibiotic and reduce extended-spectrum antibiotic use,” says Shruti Gohil, MD, MPH.
AUA, SUFU publish 2024 guideline for idiopathic overactive bladder
April 25th 2024“This brand new guideline offers options for all patients with OAB with a focus on shared decision-making between patients with OAB and clinicians, as well as a personalized, tailored approach to care,” said Cameron and Smith.