Fournier Gangrene: A Rare Flesh-Eating Disease
Prompt identification of Fournier gangrene is essential, as the condition can have numerous life-threatening complications such as multi-organ failure and death.
General Urology
Urinary Incontinence Drug May Reduce Frequency of Hot Flashes
Oxybutynin, an anticholinergic used to treat urinary incontinence, may provide breast cancer survivors with an alternative treatment option for hot flashes, according to new research.
Urinary Incontinence Common in Women Over 50 Years
Nearly half of women older than 50 years report having urinary incontinence.
Diet Less Important Than Genes for High Serum Urate Levels
Diet explains little of the variation in serum urate levels in the general population, while genetic factors make a greater contribution.
Higher Visceral Fat Ratio Seen With Recurring Urolithiasis
No differences seen with other fat volume measures between recurring, first-time stones.
Mortality Risk Compared Among Men Receiving Drug Therapy for BPH/LUTS
Researchers conducted a retrospective matched cohort study to compare the risk of death among BPH patients treated with 5ARIs, as monotherapy or in combination with alpha-blockers, and those treated with alpha-blockers alone.
UTI Guideline Implementation Improves Diagnoses in Postop Orthopedic Patients
Implementing a urinary tract infection quality improvement program resulted in a decrease in UTI diagnoses in orthopedic patients.
Electrical Device Helps Reduce Daily Salt Intake, Improve Blood Pressure
Using a simple self-monitoring device may help reduce salt intake and systolic blood pressure.
Managing acute UTIs in postmenopausal women
UTIs present clinically as dysuria, with symptoms of frequent and urgent urination secondary to irritation of the urethral and bladder mucosa.
Symptomatic treatment inferior to antibiotics in women with UTIs
Treating lower UTIs with diclofenac may help in optimizing antibiotic treatments.
