MRI-RSI changes during neoadjuvant ADT and radiotherapy in men with high-risk localized prostate cancer
Early MRI scans shrink after treatment to help spot prostate cancer recurrence sooner
This prospective phase II trial protocol reports early results from 97 men with unfavorable-intermediate-risk or high-risk localized prostat…
New MRI scans taken before and during treatment for prostate cancer show clear shrinkage that could help doctors target the tumor more accur…
ThuFLEP non-inferior to HoLEP for benign prostatic obstruction symptom relief at 24 months
Two laser prostate surgeries offer the same long-term relief for men
This randomized non-inferiority trial compared thulium fiber laser enucleation (ThuFLEP) to holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) in 150 patient…
Men with enlarged prostates can choose between two laser surgeries that provide equal relief and safety over two years
Mind map-guided nursing reduces pain and improves recovery in BPH patients undergoing TURP
Mind Maps Help Patients Recover Faster After Prostate Surgery
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 80 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia undergoing TURP. The study design was randomized. Mi…
Imagine waking up after surgery feeling less pain and ready to move around sooner.
Narrative review discusses potential therapeutic roles of herbal compounds in membranous nephropathy.
Ancient Herbs Could Protect Kidneys From Autoimmune Damage
This narrative review explores the potential therapeutic roles of specific herbal compounds, including icariin and astragaloside IV, for mem…
Scientists are finding new ways to use natural plant compounds to protect damaged kidney filters.
Systematic review of PSMA-directed CAR-T therapy for mCRPC highlights barriers and emerging platforms
New immune cell therapies show promise for advanced prostate cancer
This systematic review examines PSMA-directed CAR-T cell therapy for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Durable clinical respo…
Engineered immune cells offer new hope for hard-to-treat prostate cancer, but durable responses remain rare.
Flexible suction sheath outperforms conventional sheath in renal stone surgery
Kidney Stone Surgery Just Got a Major Upgrade
In this randomized controlled trial of 217 adults with 14-27 mm renal stones undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery, the flexible navigabl…
You wake up after surgery, groggy but relieved.
Image-guided radiotherapy dose intensification for intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer
New prostate cancer radiation targets only the tumor, not the whole gland
This is a phase II randomized controlled trial protocol for patients with intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer planning radiotherapy. …
This study tests a smarter way to deliver radiation—focusing the dose on the tumor while protecting the rest of the prostate, which could me…
Radical nephrectomy performed for renal inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in an elderly female.
Rare Kidney Tumor Treated Successfully With Surgery Alone
This is a case report of an elderly female patient who underwent radical right nephrectomy for a renal inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. T…
A rare kidney tumor was removed with surgery, and no recurrence was seen at 6 months. But this is just one case.
Machine Learning Model Predicts Histological Prostatitis in Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Machine learning model predicts prostatitis in men with enlarged prostate
This single-center retrospective machine-learning prediction model study evaluated 723 patients admitted to a urology department for benign …
A new model using patient data accurately identified which men with enlarged prostates also had hidden prostate inflammation.
Review of ethical and societal aspects of AI in the EuCanImage project among stakeholders
Beyond the Algorithm: Why AI Ethics Needs Real People
This multi-method empirical review examines ethical and societal aspects of AI within the EuCanImage project involving developers, clinician…
AI tools in cancer scans can make mistakes or treat patients unfairly, proving that fixing these problems requires a team of people working …
In an RCT, dutasteride significantly reduced total International Prostate Symptom Score in men with lower urinary tract symptoms over 24 months.
Dutasteride Helps Bladder Flow, But Nighttime Relief Takes Years
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 8122 men with lower urinary tract symptoms and compared dutasteride to placebo over a 24.0-month f…
This common prostate medication works well for flow, but full bladder comfort comes slowly and may not be noticeable.
Bibliometric analysis of 7,732 hypospadias articles reveals research trends and disruption metrics
New Tool Reveals Hidden Gaps in Hypospadias Research
This bibliometric analysis reviewed 200 studies from 7,732 articles on hypospadias, using Disruption Index and citation metrics. It found a …
A new analysis found five influential hypospadias studies most families haven't heard of, highlighting where care and research need to impro…