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New concepts, emerging technologies and potential therapeutics in testicular torsion

1 September 2014 | | Paediatric Urology, Trauma and Emergency Urology | testicular torsion, orchiectomy, orchiopexy, fertility
This review article is worthy of reading in its entirety. It addresses current concepts in the management of one of the few paediatric urological emergencies. For every 100,000 males <25 years, 4.5 will have testicular torsion per year. Given that...

Can antibiotics reduce ‘unnecessary’ prostate biopsies?

1 March 2014 | | Urologic Oncology | PSA, antibiotics, ciprofloxacin, prostate cancer, prostatitis
With numerous factors capable of influencing prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels and therefore the likelihood of biopsy, this multi-centred randomised controlled trial (RCT) was designed to see if two weeks of ciprofloxacin compared to placebo would significantly reduce PSA levels...

The process of medical innovation – evolving trends and future perspectives

5 May 2021 | | Technological Developments
In 2018 the United Kingdom Government spending on healthcare totalled almost £166 billion. Of this approximately 65% was attributed to providing curative or rehabilitation therapy, with health-related long-term care and provision of goods accounting for 25%. The remaining was accredited...

Convatec Healthcare is changing

11 May 2023
Forever Caring At Convatec, ‘forever caring’ is our promise to give patients and healthcare providers the support they need as we bring to life our vision of pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. Existing complications of...

Read all about it Jan/Feb 2017

1 January 2017 | Andrology, Basic Science Research, Endourology and Stones, Functional Urology, Infection, Neurourology, Paediatric Urology, Reconstructive Urology, Technological Developments, Trauma and Emergency Urology, Urologic Oncology, Uroradiology
It can be awkward when a patient asks you about a report in their favourite tabloid detailing an amazing research breakthrough or a `cutting-edge’ new treatment / test and you don’t know what they are talking about! So this section...

Thermal ablative techniques for small renal masses

1 July 2017 | | Technological Developments, Urologic Oncology
The incidence of renal cell carcinoma has increased over the past decade which can be partly attributed to the increased use of imaging modalities [1,2]. Nephron sparing procedures for the management of small renal tumours have gained popularity which include...

Priapism in sickle cell disease

2 March 2022 | | Andrology
What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common single-gene disorders in the UK affecting approximately one in every 2000 live births. Approximately 20-25 million people worldwide have SCD. It predominately affects those of...

What exactly is Hinman Syndrome?

1 September 2019 | | Functional Urology, Neurourology
Who was Hinman and what is Hinman Syndrome? Frank Hinman Junior (1915–2011) first described ‘Hinman syndrome’ in the 1970s – a condition also known as a ‘non-neurogenic neurogenic bladder’. He was a renowned American urologist, educator and skilful artist and...

Endoscopic management of upper tract urothelial carcinoma

1 January 2014 | | Urologic Oncology
Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is a rare disease accounting for 5-10% of all urothelial carcinomas and has an annual incidence in Western countries of 1-2 per 100,000 [1,2]. It occurs more commonly in the pelvicalyceal system as opposed to...

Lasers in benign prostatic hyperplasia

1 January 2014 | | Functional Urology, Technological Developments
Clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) impacts on the quality of life of many men. It is intimately related to ageing, but exact calculations of its prevalence remain difficult since an accurate clinical definition still eludes us. Histological BPH has been...

Inpatient care of patients with established spinal cord injury - what a general urologist needs to know

1 January 2014 | | Neurourology, Trauma and Emergency Urology
Introduction Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating, life-changing condition, which is currently irreversible. Depending on the level of the spinal cord affected (and whether the lesion is complete or incomplete), patients may subsequently develop reduced voluntary motor function, sensory...

The NICE Guideline on Urinary Incontinence: the management of urinary incontinence in women

1 May 2014 | | Functional Urology
Background Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common symptom that can affect women of all ages. It is difficult to estimate the prevalence of UI since it is often under-reported, although the Norwegian EPINCONT study looking at women over 20 reported...