Thiazolidinediones increase bladder cancer risk while SGLT2 inhibitors show potential protective effects in Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes medications show different links to bladder cancer risk
This meta-analysis of 85 studies evaluated the association between various antidiabetic medications and bladder cancer risk in patients with…
New data shows that while some diabetes medications may increase bladder cancer risk, others might offer a protective effect.
Cold atmospheric plasma modulates immune signaling pathways and macrophage polarization in infection and cancer models
Cold atmospheric plasma may help fight infection and heal wounds
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) and its impact on immune signaling, including NF-kB, Nrf2-Keap1,…
Cold atmospheric plasma could offer new ways to treat infections, heal wounds, and manage inflammation by influencing the immune system.
Interactive digital assistants may improve short-term HPV vaccine booking and cervical cancer screening uptake
Digital assistants may help people complete cervical cancer screenings
This systematic review of 14 reports evaluated interactive patient-facing digital assistants for HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screeni…
Interactive digital tools like chatbots and health apps can help more people book HPV vaccine appointments and complete cervical cancer scre…
AI diagnostic tools show pooled AUC of 0.845 in prostate cancer, deep learning outperforms classical models
AI Tools Show Promise for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis
This meta-analysis of 43 studies (34 in the meta-analysis) evaluated AI-based tools for prostate cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Pooled AUCs…
New analysis shows AI models may improve the accuracy of diagnosing and predicting the outcome of prostate cancer cases.
Gut dysbiosis is associated with prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms in BPH
Gut Microbiota May Be Linked to Prostate Enlargement Symptoms
This narrative review explores the potential link between gut microbiota and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The authors synthesize evid…
New research suggests a link between gut bacteria imbalances and symptoms of an enlarged prostate, offering a potential new area for future …
Holmium laser fragmentation and laparoscopic excision treat urachal calculus in a 54-year-old man
Doctors find bladder stone caused by a rare remnant tissue
This case report with literature review describes a 54-year-old man with a urachal calculus at the bladder dome, treated with holmium laser …
A man with a calcified mass at the top of his bladder revealed that it was actually an old, inflamed piece of tissue.
FH-deficient renal cell carcinoma case shows rapid bone metastasis despite adjuvant therapy
Rare Kidney Cancer Case Shows Aggressive Spread Despite Treatment
This case report and literature review describes a 42-year-old woman with FH-deficient renal cell carcinoma and uterine leiomyomas, treated …
A rare kidney cancer in a 42-year-old woman spread quickly despite surgery and therapy, highlighting the need for early genetic testing.
PDI therapy increases stone-free rates for lower pole stones following ESWL or RIRS
PDI Therapy Linked to Higher Stone Clearance After Kidney Surgery
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated the impact of percussion, diuresis, and inversion (PDI) on patients with lower …
A review of clinical trials suggests that PDI therapy may help patients clear more kidney stones after certain types of surgery.
Salvage radiotherapy combined with androgen deprivation therapy improves biochemical progression-free survival in prostate cancer
Combined Therapy Shows Better Outcomes for Prostate Cancer Patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of men with biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy found that combining salvage radioth…
Combining salvage radiotherapy with hormone therapy may improve disease control and reduce the risk of spreading in certain types of prostat…
Pars plana vitrectomy with laser photocoagulation manages severe complications in ocular toxoplasmosis
Surgery offers hope for severe eye infections from Toxoplasma
This case report and literature review examines the role of pars plana vitrectomy for managing advanced ocular toxoplasmosis. The authors co…
A new surgical approach helps treat serious complications from toxoplasmosis, an infection that can cause vision loss in the eyes.
Higher dietary total antioxidant capacity intake is associated with lower breast cancer risk
Higher antioxidant intake may lower the risk of breast cancer
Researchers analyzed the relationship between dietary total antioxidant capacity and the incidence of breast cancer across multiple observat…
A large review of over 33,000 people suggests that a higher intake of dietary antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of breast cancer.
UroLume endoprosthesis linked to high restenosis and explantation rates in urethral stricture and BPH
UroLume stent tied to high rates of tissue regrowth
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 3847 patients with UroLume endoprosthesis implantation found high rates of restenosis/tissue ing…
Nearly 38% of UroLume stent patients face tissue regrowth, raising questions about long-term safety.