Urology

Trials, guidelines and clinical evidence across Urology.

Urothelium Biology Review Expands Understanding of Bladder Barrier Function

A 2020 review details how the urothelium senses stretch, maintains barrier integrity, and adapts urine composition across the lower urinary tract.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · 13 mins ago · 5 min read

Urology·Nature

Ureteral suction sheath improved stone-free rates in infected renal stone cases

Retrospective matched study found suction ureteral access sheath-assisted ureteroscopy improved stone-free rates and lowered pressure in infected renal…

5 hrs ago

Urology·Br J Cancer

BPH health videos on TikTok and Bilibili miss key clinical details

Cross-sectional study of BPH videos on TikTok and Bilibili found incomplete clinical coverage, with engagement failing to predict…

9 hrs ago

Urology·ClinicalTrials

Jing Si Herbal Tea Trial Targets Refractory Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms

A randomized trial in Taiwan will test Jing Si Herbal Tea with bladder-directed therapy for refractory interstitial cystitis…

19 hrs ago

Urology·Becker P

MRI Use After Prostatectomy Varied Sharply Across Hospitals

A multicenter study found large hospital-level differences in postoperative MRI use after prostatectomy, especially after biochemical recurrence.

2 days ago

Urology·Br J Cancer

PSMA Imaging Serosal Uptake Requires Careful Clinical Interpretation

A Nature correspondence warns that serosal-appearing PSMA PET findings can reflect artefact or nonspecific uptake, not definite metastasis.

3 days ago

Urology·DailyMed

Trospium chloride label tightens dosing and renal cautions in overactive bladder

DailyMed’s updated trospium chloride label details dosing, renal adjustments, anticholinergic risks, and key contraindications in overactive bladder.

5 days ago

Urology·Nat Rev Onc

QSPR ranks Peyronie’s disease drugs in computational study

A computational study ranked 20 Peyronie’s disease drugs using QSPR and MCDM methods, with physicochemical profiles driving the…

6 days ago

Urology·PLOS ONE

Diadynamic Currents Match TENS for Overactive Bladder in TTNS Trial

A randomized trial found diadynamic currents performed similarly to TENS during tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder in…

6 days ago

Urology·Med News Today

Urachal Cyst Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Urachal cysts are rare fluid-filled remnants between the bladder and navel. Learn symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment options.

7 days ago

Urology

Trials, guidelines and clinical evidence across Urology.

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