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Genetic profiling of little benefit in detecting fluoroquinolone-resistant bacteria

26 Jul 2022

The use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based molecular profiling does not boost the detection rate of fluoroquinolone-resistant (FQR) microbes before transrectal prostate biopsy, a new study has found.

26 Jul 2022

Omega-3 intake favourably affects fertility outcomes in adults

25 Jul 2022

Fish oil supplementation as well as consumption of foods rich in omega-3 may increase women’s chances of conception by lowering the risk of pregnancy loss, a study has found. On the other hand, in men, omega-3 intake may improve semen quality.

25 Jul 2022

Antibiotics-free transperineal biopsy relatively safe

20 Jul 2022

Performing transperineal biopsy without antibiotic prophylaxis appears to be a safe procedure, with a study reporting no sepsis cases occurring among men who underwent the antibiotic-free procedure.

20 Jul 2022

Elevated BP unlikely to increase risk of prostate cancer

19 Jul 2022

High blood pressure (BP) levels do not appear to be an important risk factor for prostate cancer development and death, a study reports.

19 Jul 2022

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01 - 15 July 2022)

18 Jul 2022

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 01 - 15 July 2022 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

18 Jul 2022

Is laparoscopic better than open partial nephrectomy for renal tumours?

17 Jul 2022

Patients with renal tumours who have undergone laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) have shown similar surgical and oncologic outcomes as those treated with open partial nephrectomy (OPN), reports a study.

17 Jul 2022

Mood, anxiety disorders may prolong hospital stay following radical cystectomy

16 Jul 2022

For bladder cancer patients scheduled to undergo radical cystectomy, the presence of mood and/or anxiety disorders may lead to a longer length of hospital stay and increase the likelihood of discharge to a nonhome facility, a study reports.

16 Jul 2022

PSA testing helps prevent prostate cancer deaths

14 Jul 2022 by

A prostate specific antigen (PSA)-based screening is effective in significantly lowering the risk of death from prostate cancer (PC), reports a study. However, nonattendance, initiation after age 60 years, and discontinuation at age 70 years appear to increase such risk.

14 Jul 2022

Cobalt, antimony exposure ups erectile dysfunction risk

12 Jul 2022 by

High levels of exposure to the heavy metals cobalt and antimony appears to increase the risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a new study.

12 Jul 2022

App-based yoga intervention shows promise for urinary incontinence

10 Jul 2022

The application-based Yoga of Immortals intervention appears to produce marked improvements in frequency and severity of urinary leak, as well as daily life activity, in patients with urinary incontinence, a study has shown.