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FDA approves Allergan’s BOTOX to treat overactive bladder

Allergan, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BOTOX (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency in adults who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant of an anticholinergic medication.

19 Jan 2013

U-M researchers to develop disorders of sex development decision-making tools for parents

When a child is born with a disorder of sex development, decisions regarding gender assignment and genital surgery are often made quickly and under pressure.

17 Jan 2013

Research roundup: Effectiveness of mobile clinics; Can more alternative medicine coverage save money?

Approximately 2,000 mobile health clinics in the U.S. have 6.5 million patient visits annually. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 6,000 patients from 2010 to 2012 from one program, to examine the clinical impact and cost-effectiveness.

15 Jan 2013

Targeted prostate biopsies skew proportion of high-risk cases

Image-targeted biopsy of the prostate leads to a substantial increase in the proportion of prostate cores identified as high risk compared with standard transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy, the results of a UK study indicate.

14 Jan 2013

Repeated toxin treatment sustains benefits in incontinence patients

Repeated treatment with onabotulinumtoxinA consistently reduces urinary incontinence episodes in patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity, show findings from an extension study of Phase III trials.

7 Jan 2013

Coffee drinking may also increase incontinence risk for men

Men who suffer from urinary incontinence may benefit from reducing their caffeine intake, suggest findings from a US study.

7 Jan 2013

Penis shrinkage caution for prostate cancer patients

Men choosing prostate cancer treatment should be informed about the small risk for penis shrinkage, say US researchers who believe discussing the rare side effect could reduce the chance for patient regret.

7 Jan 2013

Periodontal disease may predispose men to impotence

Men in their thirties with chronic gum disease are at significantly increased risk for erectile dysfunction, suggests a study by Turkish researchers.

7 Jan 2013

New study compares costs and outcomes associated with prostate cancer treatments

The most comprehensive retrospective study ever conducted comparing how the major types of prostate cancer treatments stack up to each other in terms of saving lives and cost effectiveness is reported this week by a team of researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.

7 Jan 2013

Partin Tables to predict prostate cancer spread now updated

Prostate cancer experts at Johns Hopkins have developed an updated version of the Partin Tables, a tool to help men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their doctors to better assess their chance of a surgical cure. The updated tool, based on a study of more than 5,600 men treated at The Johns Hopkins Hospital from 2006 to 2011, is published in the Jan. 3 issue of the British Journal of Urology International.

3 Jan 2013

Perceived reduction in penis size linked to regrets of prostate cancer treatment choice

A small percentage of men in a prostate cancer study complained that their penis seemed shorter following treatment, with some saying that it interfered with intimate relationships and caused them to regret the type of treatment they chose.

3 Jan 2013

Vaginal transobturator tape boosts incontinence cure rates

Implantation of tension-free vaginal transobturator tape is a highly effective and long lasting treatment for women with stress urinary incontinence.

31 Dec 2012

Active surveillance of prostate cancer patients encouraged

Active surveillance is an effective way of monitoring patients with low-risk prostate cancer and is associated with a low risk for systemic progression, say researchers.

31 Dec 2012

Translating calories to miles prompts significant portion reductions

Food labels that translate the number of calories in a meal into the amount of miles a person would have to walk to burn off those calories may be the most effective for reducing calorie intake, show study findings.

28 Dec 2012

MRI fused with ultrasound to strengthen prostate cancer diagnosis

Researchers have developed a technique that fuses magnetic resonance imaging with ultrasound to improve the detection and treatment of prostate cancer.

24 Dec 2012

Slushy spares kidney during partial nephrectomy

US researchers report the success and feasibility of a novel method of carrying out partial nephrectomy in kidney patients, using minimally invasive surgery.

20 Dec 2012

Investigators assess efficacy of ORC vs. robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy

About 30 percent of the more than 70,000 bladder cancer cases expected in 2012 are muscle invasive. In such cases, radical cystectomy is the preferred treatment. In a pilot trial, a team of investigators assessed the efficacy of open radical cystectomy (ORC) vs. robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy (RARC).

20 Dec 2012

Preop features predict pathology of small renal masses

Researchers have identified preoperative clinical and tumor characteristics that predict the risk for malignancy in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy for small renal masses.

17 Dec 2012

New diagnostic innovations could refine the way doctors detect prostate cancer

Despite the volume of prostate cancer tests and treatments, experts and their patients are continually challenged to predict the disease's course and apply the most appropriate treatment. Now, two new diagnostic innovations – the PCA3 urine test and a more targeted prostate biopsy technique - could refine the way doctors diagnose prostate cancer and, subsequently, the way patients elect to treat it.

15 Dec 2012

K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital offers comprehensive surgical program

No matter what age you are, surgery can be a scary thing. Knowing you are in good hands, though, can help soothe fears. K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center offers a comprehensive child-friendly, family-oriented program that includes surgical specialties, dentistry, general surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, ENT, orthopedic surgery and urology.

14 Dec 2012