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Study on neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy presented at 28th Annual EAU Congress

At the 28th Annual EAU Congress currently ongoing in Milan until Tuesday, W. Tan and colleagues presented their study on neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy which showed that epigenetic changes are potential key drivers in the development of chemo resistance in bladder cancer.

18 Mar 2013

Small kidney tumours have aggressive potential and should be treated, study says

Small kidney tumours have an aggressive potential and should be treated, according to a the results of a large multicentre study presented at the 28th Annual EAU Congress in Milan.

18 Mar 2013

Study examines risk of developing prostate cancer after last invitation to screening

Men who participate in biennial PSA based screening have a lower risk of being diagnosed as well as dying from prostate cancer up to 9 years after their last PSA test, according to the results of a new study to be presented at the 28th Annual EAU Congress in Milan.

18 Mar 2013

Smoking increases risk of urothelial carcinoma in women

Smoking significantly increases individuals' risk of developing serious forms of urothelial carcinoma and a higher likelihood of dying from the disease, particularly for women. That is the conclusion of a recent study published in BJU International.

17 Mar 2013

Abiraterone's anti-androgenic properties may stop tumor growth of CRPC, says prize-winning Dutch study

As part of an EU-supported IMI-PREDECT consortium, a Dutch study showed that anti-androgenic properties of the drug abiraterone may provide an additional mechanism of action in blocking tumour growth of castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).

16 Mar 2013

Study shows promising benefit of combination therapy in CRPC patients

Multi-peptide vaccination therapy combined with the low-dose steroid drug dexamethasone shows promise in treating chemotherapy-naive castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) patients.

16 Mar 2013

Surgery better than radiotherapy for treatment of localised prostate cancer

Surgery offers better survival benefit for men with localised prostate cancer, according to a large observational study, conducted by a group of researchers in Sweden and the Netherlands.

16 Mar 2013

Genetic score based on PCa risk-associated SNPs predicts prostate biopsy outcomes: Study

A genetic score based on PCa risk-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms is an independent predictor of prostate biopsy outcomes, suggest the results of a new study conducted by a group from the Department of Urology Huashan Hospital, Fudan University in Shanghai, China.

16 Mar 2013

Research: Decreased levels of vitamin D may influence smokers to develop tobacco-related cancer

New research appearing online today in Clinical Chemistry, the journal of AACC, shows that decreased levels of vitamin D may predispose smokers to developing tobacco-related cancer.

16 Mar 2013

Novel therapeutic strategy for post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction

Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells cultivated on the surface of nanofibrous meshes could be a novel therapeutic strategy against post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction, conclude the authors of a study which is to be presented at the 28th Annual EAU Congress later this week.

16 Mar 2013

ConservoCare obtains license options to develop nerve-block medical device for bladder control

ConservoCare, LLC, a spinoff of research at Case Western Reserve University, has obtained license options through the university's Technology Transfer Office to develop a medical device for bladder control.

16 Mar 2013

Study: Flagellin plays a critical role in regulating host innate defences against UTIs

A new study by British scientists reveals that motile Escherichia coli isolates demonstrated significant activation of NF-κB signaling suggesting that flagellin plays a key role in up-regulating the host innate defences against urinary tract infections (UTIs).

15 Mar 2013

Previously unknown cell discovered in the urethra of mice

A recent study conducted by a group of German scientists revealed the presence of a previously unknown cell in the urethra of mice. These chemosensory cholinergic brush cells are in close contact to sensory neurons that express cholinergic receptors.

15 Mar 2013

New therapeutic approach for bladder pain syndrome

Severe chronic pain associated with conditions such as bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis often require the use of opioid medication, with the risk of dependency and serious adverse reactions.

15 Mar 2013

Smoking increases risk of developing serious forms of urothelial cancer

Smoking significantly increases individuals’ risk of developing serious forms of urothelial carcinoma and a higher likelihood of dying from the disease, particularly for women. That is the conclusion of a recent study published in BJU International. While the biological mechanisms underlying this gender difference are unknown, the findings indicate that clinicians and society in general should focus on smoking prevention and cessation to safeguard against deadly cancers of the bladder, ureters, and renal pelvis, especially in females.

14 Mar 2013

Nationwide survey finds only 13% of women have been diagnosed with OAB symptoms

Today, the National Association for Continence (NAFC) announced findings from a new, nationwide survey of women about overactive bladder (OAB).

14 Mar 2013

Combination of stem cell therapy and physical therapy can reverse effects of spinal cord injury

Walking is the obvious goal for individuals who have a chronic spinal cord injury, but it is not the only one. Regaining sensation and continence control also are important goals that can positively impact an individual's quality of life.

14 Mar 2013

Study reveals impact of physician financial incentives and highlights importance of patient education

According to a new study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, prostate cancer patients of urologists who own expensive radiation equipment are more likely to receive radiation treatment in lieu of surgery than patients treated by urologists without an ownership stake in the equipment.

13 Mar 2013

DSMB recommends discontinuation of Aeterna Zentaris’ perifosine Phase 3 study for MM

Aeterna Zentaris Inc. today announced that an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board has recommended discontinuing the ongoing Phase 3 study comparing the efficacy and safety of perifosine to placebo when combined with bortezomib (Velcade) and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

12 Mar 2013

Research: Stringent criteria for surveillance of prostate cancer needed for African Americans

New research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey suggests that more stringent criteria may be needed for African American men with prostate cancer when considering active surveillance of the disease.

11 Mar 2013

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Latest Urology News and Research

Study on neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy presented at 28th Annual EAU Congress

Small kidney tumours have aggressive potential and should be treated, study says

Study examines risk of developing prostate cancer after last invitation to screening

Smoking increases risk of urothelial carcinoma in women

Abiraterone's anti-androgenic properties may stop tumor growth of CRPC, says prize-winning Dutch study

Study shows promising benefit of combination therapy in CRPC patients

Surgery better than radiotherapy for treatment of localised prostate cancer

Genetic score based on PCa risk-associated SNPs predicts prostate biopsy outcomes: Study

Research: Decreased levels of vitamin D may influence smokers to develop tobacco-related cancer

Novel therapeutic strategy for post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction

ConservoCare obtains license options to develop nerve-block medical device for bladder control

Study: Flagellin plays a critical role in regulating host innate defences against UTIs

Previously unknown cell discovered in the urethra of mice

New therapeutic approach for bladder pain syndrome

Smoking increases risk of developing serious forms of urothelial cancer

Nationwide survey finds only 13% of women have been diagnosed with OAB symptoms

Combination of stem cell therapy and physical therapy can reverse effects of spinal cord injury

Study reveals impact of physician financial incentives and highlights importance of patient education

DSMB recommends discontinuation of Aeterna Zentaris’ perifosine Phase 3 study for MM

Research: Stringent criteria for surveillance of prostate cancer needed for African Americans

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