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Bladder Cancer in the Elderly: Clinical Outcomes, Basic Mechanisms, and Future Research Direction
Although patient age plays an important role when making decisions about the treatment of bladder cancer, it does not appear to be the best predictor of poor treatment outcomes. The current review examines what is known about the treatment of bladder cancer in the elderly.
March 06, 2009
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Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Progress in Understanding Mechanisms of Resistance and Optimizing Androgen Depletion
Alternatives to standard androgen deprivation therapy, such as intermittent androgen suppression and estrogen therapy, hold the potential to improve toxicity profiles in prostate cancer patients.
February 01, 2009
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Photodynamic Therapy for Prostate Cancer -- A Review of Current Status and Future Promise
Photodynamic therapy offers the potential of a safer means to treat patients with prostate cancer. The current review examines the use of this new treatment modality for patients with organ-confined cancer.
January 09, 2009
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Sacral Neuromodulation for Urinary Retention
Sacral neuromodulation is frequently an effective treatment for patients with recalcitrant urinary retention. The current review describes sacral neuromodulation and its efficacy for this condition.
December 01, 2008
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Bacterial Biofilms in Patients With Indwelling Urinary Catheters
Bacterial biofilms are very common in chronic indwelling urinary catheters and can promote significant complications. The current review describes how these biofilms form and strategies to treat them.
November 01, 2008
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Surgical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Current Evidence
The surgical management of BPH is evolving at a rapid rate, with several new procedures available that challenge transurethral resection of the prostate as the standard surgical treatment.
October 01, 2008
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Evaluation and Management of a Patient With a Bladder Mass of Uncertain Etiology
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) can occur in many areas of the body and mimic more serious cancerous tumors. The current review describes the best means to diagnose and treat IMTs.
September 01, 2008
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Urogenital Tuberculosis in a Patient With AIDS: An Unusual Presentation
The case of a 38-year-old man with AIDS and urogenital tuberculosis is reviewed in detail.
August 01, 2008
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A Case of Synchronous Bilateral Testicular Seminoma
Bilateral synchronous testicular tumors are rare but may require different management from what is routine for unilateral tumors. The current case report features a literature review that examines the best practice for the management of bilateral testicular tumors.
July 01, 2008
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Importance of Surgical Margins in the Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Partial nephrectomy is more commonly used for renal cell carcinoma, but there are concerns about complete tumor excision with this procedure. The current review examines the data in regard to this issue as well as best practices to improve the success of partial nephrectomy.
June 01, 2008
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Management of Boys With Nonpalpable Undescended Testis
Although the management of boys with palpable undescended testis is standardized, there are no guidelines for the management of boys with nonpalpable testis (NPT). Methods of diagnosis and treatment options for NPT are reviewed.
May 01, 2008
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The Evolution of Midurethral Slings
Advances in midurethral sling development aim to improve treatment outcomes for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. Etiology of female SUI, types of slings available and cure rates related to sling placement are reviewed.
March 04, 2008
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Persistent Prostatic Hematuria
Prostatic hematuria is frequently a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for physicians. The current review explores the best practice for the management of prostatic hematuria.
March 01, 2008
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Ejaculatory Disorders: Pathophysiology and Management
Disorders of ejaculation are very common but often not brought to physicians' attention. The current review describes the physiology and management of ejaculatory disorders.
February 01, 2008
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Androgen Deprivation Therapy-induced Fractures in Men With Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer: What Do We Really Know?
January 01, 2008
