Urology

Trials, guidelines and clinical evidence across Urology.

Routine Biochemical Indices Show Weak Links to Semen Quality

A cross-sectional study found only weak correlations between routine biochemical markers and semen quality, with no result surviving global multiplicity correction.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 21, 2026 · 4 min read

Urology·FDA

FDA De Novo Listing Includes UroLift System for Urology Devices

FDA device database lists the UroLift System under De Novo classification, marking a regulatory milestone for a urology…

Oct 21, 2026

Urology·Harvard Health

Saw Palmetto for Enlarged Prostate Fails to Show Clinical Benefit

Harvard review says saw palmetto does not improve urinary symptoms or quality of life in benign prostatic hyperplasia,…

Oct 21, 2026

Urology·PLOS Med

Digital health education gaps shape urinary incontinence care in Kigali women

Women with urinary incontinence in Kigali want trusted digital education, but misinformation, cost, and device access still limit…

Oct 20, 2026

Urology·Nature

Early Apical Release Cuts Early SUI After HoLEP Meta-Analysis

A meta-analysis of 2,821 men found early apical release lowered early stress incontinence after HoLEP without changing functional…

Oct 20, 2026

Urology·Harvard Health

PSA test use, limits, and next steps in prostate cancer screening

PSA screening can catch prostate cancer early, but results require age, risk, and MRI-guided interpretation to avoid overdiagnosis.

Oct 19, 2026

Urology·JAMA Open

JAMA Network Open corrects byline error in urology pricing study

JAMA Network Open issued a correction for a byline and author contribution error in its study on self-pay…

Oct 19, 2026

Urology·Harvard Health

Prostate cancer symptoms: how early signs differ from BPH

Early prostate cancer is often silent, but urinary changes can signal disease. Here’s how clinicians separate cancer from…

Oct 19, 2026

Urology·JAMA Peds

Shockwave Lithotripsy Patient Information Falls Short in Quality Study

A benchmarking study found weak readability and inconsistent quality in online shockwave lithotripsy information, including AI-generated patient leaflets.

Oct 19, 2026

Urology·Eur Urol

Tranexamic Acid Cuts Major Bleeding in Urologic Surgery Without More Thrombosis

POISE-3 analysis found intravenous tranexamic acid reduced major bleeding in urologic surgery without raising systemic thromboembolic risk.

Oct 18, 2026

Urology

Trials, guidelines and clinical evidence across Urology.

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