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Sodium Excretion Seen Important in Urinary Stone Formation Urology Headlines from Medscape : September 1, 2010, 4:20 am Despite some recent contradictory findings, South Korean investigators conclude that a sodium-restricted diet is important in reducing the risk of recurrence in patients prone to develop urinary stones. Reuters Health
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Does Not Slow Kidney Disease in Black Patients Urology Headlines from Medscape : September 1, 2010, 3:31 am With the exception of patients with a protein-to-creatinine ratio of more than 0.22, blood pressure control did not appear to slow progression of kidney disease in black patients. Medscape Medical
Guidelines Issued for Gynecologic Examination for Adolescents in the Pediatric Office Setting Urology Headlines from Medscape : August 31, 2010, 12:18 pm The American Academy of Pediatrics offers recommendations for a gynecologic examination for adolescents in the pediatric office setting. Medscape Medical News
Prostate Biopsy Can Cause Urinary, Erectile Problems Urology Headlines from Medscape : August 31, 2010, 5:38 am The risks of erectile dysfunction and urinary problems after prostate surgery are well known, but what about after a prostate biopsy? Reuters Health Information
Several Factors Increase Fracture Risk With Androgen Deprivation for Prostate Cancer Urology Headlines from Medscape : August 31, 2010, 5:38 am A Canadian study has identified several readily available clinical factors that help determine the risk of fractures in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Reuters Health Information
Finger Length May Be Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Hints Urology Headlines from Medscape : August 31, 2010, 5:38 am Finger length - specifically, the ratio of the second to fourth digits -- might be a predictor of prostate cancer risk, according to a recent study from Korea. Reuters Health
Prostate Cancer in the Family: Risks Are Inflated Urology Headlines from Medscape : August 30, 2010, 5:57 am Family history is an important risk factor for prostate cancer, but a new study suggests that the risk is inflated by diagnostic activity. Medscape Medical News
Ileal Neobladders Linked to High Rate of Complications Urology Headlines from Medscape : August 30, 2010, 4:00 am The formation of an ileal neobladder after radical cystectomy has a high - 58% - early complication rate even at a high-volume hospital, according to a study published in the September edition
Urological Surgeries May Rise With Physician-Owned Ambulatory Surgical Centers Urology Headlines from Medscape : August 30, 2010, 4:00 am More physician-owned outpatient surgery centers may mean the surgical removal of more kidney stones, suggests a new study. Reuters Health Information
Lifestyle Changes Curb Overnight Bathroom Trips Urology Headlines from Medscape : August 27, 2010, 2:58 am For those patients frequently bothered by nocturia, simple, drug-free lifestyle adjustments can help, a small Japanese study suggests. Reuters Health Information
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