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Simple spit test could finally turn the tide on prostate cancer

Saliva test which analyses genetic variants in DNA is better than the PSA blood test at assessing prostate cancer risk for some men, and doesn’t require a visit to the GP. The test gave fewer false positive results and picked...

The Urology Foundation – 2019 Report

It has been another busy year for The Urology Foundation in our mission to end the suffering caused by urology disease. We’ve taken big strides in some of the most crucial areas of our work as we work to prevent, treat and cure all urology disease.

A new treatment for genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) [1] is defined as a collection of symptoms and signs mainly associated with the progressive decrease in oestrogen levels. The lack of hormones, usually produced by the ovaries in fertile age, may lead to genital symptoms...

Guide to gaining approval for a clinical study

This article focuses on gaining approval for clinical research involving NHS patients, although the principles can be applied to other types of research. It can be quite a daunting process for the uninitiated applicant. Often it can be made less...

British Urology Researchers in Surgical Training research collaborative: A BURST of ideas and endeavours

The British Urology Researchers in Surgical Training (BURST) research collaborative was founded in 2015 with the aim of creating research opportunities for urology trainees in the UK. It was built on early foundations laid out by the Thames Research Urologists...

The Future of Prostate Cancer Imaging: What News: Webinar

This session will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping prostate cancer imaging from MRI diagnostics to treatment planning and what it means for your clinical practice. Featured Speakers Include: • David Bazaga, VP of Product, Quibim ‘The role of...

ERIC (The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity) Paediatric Continence Care Conference 2024

9.30am - 4.30pm (Optional breakfast symposium starts at 8.30am) This year's conference for professionals will be a face to face event. The programme will include an optional breakfast symposium followed by the morning plenary session packed with the latest research and thought provoking new approaches. The afternoon session will offer 6 interactive workshops with each delegate being able to choose two.

Surgical Research Society Annual Meeting 2025

The meeting will follow the usual format and will centre on the presentation of research undertaken by surgeons in training, scientists and medical students.

EMA Hands-on Training PCNL & URS

In an exclusive lab environment, EMS provides various training models to practice fluoroscopic percutaneous renal access and advanced techniques, such as triangulation and ultrasound-guided access.

Fundamentals of Transurethral Resection and Ureteroscopic Skills using animal and human Cadaveric models (1)

This is a one and a half day practical course, ideal for Urology Trainees who are already undertaking or about to start training in endoscopic urology.

Two blue pills

In this series of articles I am going to show you some of the exhibits contained in the Museum of Urology, hosted on the BAUS website (www.baus.org.uk). If I were to say to you, ‘The Blue Pill’ I suspect you...

New drug hope for prostate cancer patients

• Hormone therapy is used to slow the progression of advanced prostate cancer, but cancers often develop resistance and continue to grow.• Research reveals that patients with higher levels of heat shock proteins have worse outcomes.• Targeting these proteins with...