Long-read sequencing improves detection of structural variants and methylation patterns in liquid biopsy
Long-read sequencing improves detection of cancer signals in blood
This mini-review examines the application of long-read sequencing (LRS) for liquid biopsy, specifically focusing on cfDNA and ctDNA. The aut…
Newer long-read sequencing technology helps doctors identify complex genetic changes and the source of tumors in lung, brain, and pediatric …
Curcumin supplementation improves IPSS scores by 4.11 points in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Curcumin Shows Potential for Managing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms
This meta-analysis of 697 patients evaluated curcumin as an adjunct for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The analysis found a significant…
New research suggests that curcumin may help improve urinary symptoms and prostate health in men with enlarged prostates.
Leptin expression in seminal plasma is significantly higher in infertile patients with varicocele than controls
Infertile men with varicocele have higher leptin in their semen than healthy controls
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined leptin expression in seminal plasma and serum leptin levels in infertile patients with var…
A new analysis shows men with varicocele have significantly higher leptin in their semen. This finding might help explain why some struggle …
PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy outcomes vary by patient characteristics and disease burden in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
Prior chemo and liver spread worsen outcomes for prostate cancer patients on PSMA therapy
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 4,819 patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer reveals that prior chemotherapy…
A large review of 4,819 patients found that prior chemotherapy and liver spread worsen survival. This helps doctors predict who benefits mos…
Hypofractionated and dose-boosted radiotherapy improves metastasis-free survival in clinically localised prostate cancer
Dose-boosting radiotherapy may improve survival for high-risk prostate cancer patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated hypofractionated and dose-boosted radiotherapy fractionation schedules versus standard ra…
Combining external beam radiotherapy with brachytherapy or a focal boost significantly improved metastasis-free survival in patients with cl…
Liquid biopsy guides kidney-sparing decisions in upper tract urothelial carcinoma without replacing standard care
Liquid biopsy helps doctors decide on kidney-sparing care for upper tract urothelial carcinoma
This review discusses liquid biopsy-guided kidney-sparing management for patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma. The authors note th…
A review shows liquid biopsy adds value to kidney-sparing decisions for upper tract urothelial carcinoma but does not replace standard imagi…
PSMA PET Parameters Predict Survival in mCRPC on Lu-PSMA-617
PSMA PET scan numbers may help predict Lu-PSMA therapy response in prostate cancer
Meta-analysis of 23 studies shows PSMA PET parameters, especially tumor volume, predict survival in mCRPC patients treated with Lu-PSMA-617.
A meta-analysis of 23 studies suggests certain PSMA PET scan measurements might help predict how patients with metastatic prostate cancer re…
AI assistance improves diagnostic accuracy for clinically significant prostate cancer detection via MRI in this systematic review
AI assistance improves MRI accuracy for finding significant prostate cancer
A meta-analysis of 29 studies involving 7,398 patients demonstrates that AI assistance significantly boosts sensitivity, specificity, and pr…
A new analysis of 29 studies shows AI help boosts MRI accuracy for prostate cancer, helping doctors spot the right cases without missing any…
Systematic review analyzes renal hematoma risks following ureteroscopy and retrograde intrarenal surgery procedures in large patient cohorts
Surgery for kidney stones carries a small but real risk of bleeding
A comprehensive meta-analysis of 23,258 patients reveals a pooled subcapsular renal hematoma incidence of 0.42%. Fever emerges as the strong…
A large review found that kidney stone surgery causes bleeding in less than one percent of patients, with one method showing slightly higher…
Fluoroless ultrasound-guided techniques lower complications in percutaneous nephrolithotomy with equivalent stone-free rates
Fluoroless ultrasound guidance reduces complications during kidney stone surgery
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized studies evaluated fluoroless ultrasound-guided versus fluoroscopy-guided techniques f…
A meta-analysis of randomized trials shows that using ultrasound instead of X-ray guidance lowers overall complications for kidney stone rem…
Local anaesthetic transperineal biopsy reduces infection and sepsis while improving cancer detection compared to transrectal ultrasonography methods
New biopsy method finds fewer infections and more cancer than standard approach
A systematic review of 8,497 patients found that local anaesthetic transperineal biopsy significantly lowers infection and sepsis risks. Thi…
A large analysis shows transperineal prostate biopsies cause fewer infections and detect more cancer than the traditional transrectal method…
64 Cu-PSMA-617 shows highest detection rates in biochemically recurrent prostate cancer
PSMA PET scans find prostate cancer better than older tests
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of PSMA PET tracers in prostate cancer found that 64 Cu-PSMA-617 had the highest detection …
New PSMA PET scans find prostate cancer more often than older tests. One type, 64 Cu-PSMA-617, found the most cancers.
All Urology Articles
- Long-read sequencing improves detection of structural variants and methylation patterns in liquid biopsy
- Curcumin supplementation improves IPSS scores by 4.11 points in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Leptin expression in seminal plasma is significantly higher in infertile patients with varicocele than controls
- PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy outcomes vary by patient characteristics and disease burden in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
- Hypofractionated and dose-boosted radiotherapy improves metastasis-free survival in clinically localised prostate cancer
- PSMA PET Parameters Predict Survival in mCRPC on Lu-PSMA-617
- Liquid biopsy guides kidney-sparing decisions in upper tract urothelial carcinoma without replacing standard care
- HER2 overexpression rare in prostate cancer but linked to higher Gleason score and stage
- Intensity-modulated radiotherapy reduces acute and delayed G2+GI toxicities versus 3D-CRT in high-risk prostate cancer
- MRI-based risk calculators improve discrimination for clinically significant and all prostate cancer compared to traditional models
- Micro-ultrasound sensitivity 0.84 and specificity 0.41 for prostate cancer in five prospective studies
- AI assistance improves diagnostic accuracy for clinically significant prostate cancer detection via MRI in this systematic review
- Local anaesthetic transperineal biopsy reduces infection and sepsis while improving cancer detection compared to transrectal ultrasonography methods
- Fluoroless ultrasound-guided techniques lower complications in percutaneous nephrolithotomy with equivalent stone-free rates
- 64 Cu-PSMA-617 shows highest detection rates in biochemically recurrent prostate cancer
- Metachronous non-muscle invasive bladder cancer after UTUC has worse recurrence and progression with BCG than primary disease
- ECIRS triples stone-free odds versus PCNL in large kidney stones, meta-analysis finds
- Systematic review analyzes renal hematoma risks following ureteroscopy and retrograde intrarenal surgery procedures in large patient cohorts
- Meta-analysis of RCTs shows mPCNL yields higher single-session stone-free rates than RIRS for medium renal stones
- Narrative review covers diagnostic and treatment strategies for metastatic head and neck cancer with no identifiable primary tumor
- Meta-analysis reveals complex links between endocrine therapy and fertility worries in cancer patients of childbearing age
- Review examines health risks of dog-worn equipment and calls for safer practices
- Systematic review and meta-analysis reports TFL lithotripsy complication rates in urolithiasis
- Narrative review of lung, breast, liver, and kidney cancer evidence
- Enzalutamide plus ADT improves 5-year survival in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
- Complication risks in elderly patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy compared to younger populations
- Narrative review proposes AI framework for precision oncology task-architecture alignment
- Meta-analysis compares bladder preservation therapy vs cystectomy in elderly muscle-invasive bladder cancer
- Enzalutamide plus radium-223 extends survival in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of disitamab vedotin efficacy in urothelial carcinoma
- EC1169 and 99mTc-EC0652 show increased bone lesion detection and longer rPFS in mCRPC patients
- Review of CT-Guided Puncture Device in PCNL shows reduced time and radiation in small preliminary report
- Online adaptive MRI-guided SBRT showed technical feasibility in intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients
- Phase II trial of CyberKnife SBRT and androgen deprivation therapy in unfavorable intermediate- to high-risk localized prostate cancer
- Ultrasound-guided salvage brachytherapy with interstitial hyperthermia shows low toxicity in locally recurrent prostate cancer
- RIRS with TFLLT shows similar stone-free rates to PNL for 20-30 mm kidney stones in adults
- Patient-specific 3D printed kidney models improved comprehension and satisfaction compared to conventional 2D CT scans in PCNL patients
- Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates PRIMARY score on PSMA PET for prostate cancer detection
- Systematic review and meta-analysis compares micro-ultrasound and mpMRI guidance for prostate biopsy cancer detection
- MRI-RSI changes during neoadjuvant ADT and radiotherapy in men with high-risk localized prostate cancer
- ThuFLEP non-inferior to HoLEP for benign prostatic obstruction symptom relief at 24 months
- Mind map-guided nursing reduces pain and improves recovery in BPH patients undergoing TURP
- Narrative review discusses potential therapeutic roles of herbal compounds in membranous nephropathy
- Systematic review examines oral microbiota associations with chronic kidney disease and early childhood caries
- Systematic review of PSMA-directed CAR-T therapy for mCRPC highlights barriers and emerging platforms
- Radical nephrectomy performed for renal inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in an elderly female
- Image-guided radiotherapy dose intensification for intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer
- Flexible suction sheath outperforms conventional sheath in renal stone surgery
- Machine Learning Model Predicts Histological Prostatitis in Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- In an RCT, dutasteride significantly reduced total International Prostate Symptom Score in men with lower urinary tract symptoms over 24 months
- Review of ethical and societal aspects of AI in the EuCanImage project among stakeholders
- Bibliometric analysis of 7,732 hypospadias articles reveals research trends and disruption metrics
- STING activation targets renal, prostatic, and cancer inflammation in mini-review
- Minimum immunobiology packages may improve kidney transplant safety and equity in low- and middle-income settings
- Surgical smoke from robot-assisted radical cystectomy contained no detectable bladder cancer cells, mutations, or exosomes
- Topical anesthesia reduces catheter-related bladder discomfort and urethral pain after ureteroscopy lithotripsy in male patients
- Hexaminolevulinate blue light cystoscopy detects more bladder cancer lesions than white light cystoscopy in a Chinese phase III study
- Machine learning algorithms predicted stroke risk with high accuracy in a large retrospective cohort
- AI model shows high accuracy for prostate cancer and prostatitis detection on MRI in retrospective cohort
- Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT shows high sensitivity for local prostate cancer but lower for lymph nodes in phase 1/2 trial
- One-stage RIRS for renal stones shows longer operative time after prior PCNL in retrospective cohort
- SRSF1 haploinsufficiency in 17q22 deletion syndrome explains nuchal pellucida thickening and neurodevelopmental outcomes
- Multimodal AI may outperform unimodal systems for disease diagnosis, review suggests
- Adjuvant intravesical BCG versus Epirubicin in intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
- Intelligent pressure-control ureteral sheath improves outcomes in infection-related renal calculi surgery
- Cord blood trans fatty acids and Gammaproteobacteria signatures associated with infant colic and excessive crying
- Pegylated interferon-alpha toxicity mechanisms and management in chronic hepatitis B patients
- Antimicrobial stewardship bundle improved perioperative antibiotic protocol adherence in oncourology surgeries
- Liquid biopsy shows high sequencing success in high-risk localized prostate cancer feasibility study
- PET-guided radiation dose escalation linked to improved event-free survival in prostate cancer recurrence
- Phase II trial finds adding gemcitabine to cisplatin-radiotherapy does not improve 2-year disease-free survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer
- Review explores TRIM protein roles in HIV pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets
- ThuFLEP shows early safety, high catheter-free rate in small BPH cohort
- Targeted plus perilesional biopsy noninferior to combined biopsy for prostate cancer detection
- Dutasteride-Tadalafil FDC Shows Superior Symptom Reduction in BPH Phase III Trial
- Prior HoLEP association with longer operative time and catheter duration in subsequent RARP
- Audit plus peer comparison improved documentation of tumour features and resection completeness in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer surgery
- Small cell prostate cancer presents with metastases in 71.7% of cases, SEER analysis finds
- Phase 2 trial of muscadine grape extract added to ADT for recurrent prostate cancer fatigue
- Meta-analysis finds high complication rates after UroLume endoprosthesis implantation
- Neoadjuvant sacituzumab govitecan plus pembrolizumab shows 39% clinical complete response in MIBC
- SMART radiation shows 90% 4-year local control in small oligometastatic abdominopelvic cohort
- Immunocompromised herpes zoster patients with CNS infection show higher encephalitis incidence and worse prognosis
- Renal pelvis tumors show survival advantage over other UTUC sites in NCDB analysis
- Extraplanar ultrasound guidance for multi-tract PCNL linked to shorter operative time and hospital stay
- Surgical staging for penile cancer in Zambia finds 37.5% metastasis yield in palpable nodes
- Transperineal prostate biopsy shows lower infection risk with comparable cancer detection to transrectal approach
- Spinal anesthesia associated with lower recurrence than general anesthesia in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
- Proton therapy reduces bowel and bladder radiation dose versus photons in prostate cancer WPRT
- Expert panel agrees on early detection and ARPI/ADT role for high-risk prostate cancer BCR
- Systematic review examines TCM and Western medicine enema therapies for urinary calculi
- AI technologies outperform traditional methods for semen analysis in male infertility
- Psychoeducational interventions improve sexual function and satisfaction in prostate cancer patients
- Meta-analysis finds transient erectile dysfunction after prostate biopsy, resolves by 6 months
- Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT staging predicts outcomes in unfavorable intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer
- CVAC Aspiration System achieves 96% stone clearance in small renal stone evacuation study
- Phase II study of 177Lu-PSMA-617 in mCRPC shows 50% PSA response and median OS of 18.8 months
- Online rehabilitation program for sexual minority prostate cancer patients shows acceptability but minimal functional improvement
- PSMA PET parameters predict biochemical recurrence in high-risk prostate cancer after neoadjuvant hormonal therapy
- Meta-analysis finds 47% PSA decline >50% with Ac-225/Lu-177 PSMA combination in mCRPC
- Metabolomics meta-analysis finds metabolites associated with prostate cancer risk, including lethal disease
- Meta-analysis finds 20% increased bladder cancer risk among welders exposed to fumes