The American Urological Association (AUA) is currently seeking feedback and comments on their draft vasectomy guideline. AUA members and other interested parties will have the opportunity to review the draft guideline starting in January 2025, for a period of approximately two weeks. Prior to receiving a copy of the draft guideline, all reviewers must disclose […]
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The Urology Care Foundation, the official Foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA), is utilizing the month of November to address the stigma surrounding bladder health issues. Our goal is to provide resources that raise awareness and facilitate conversations between patients and their healthcare providers. In support of Bladder Health Awareness Month 2024, this edition […]
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Prostate cancer continues to be the most prevalent non-cutaneous cancer among men in the United States (US), with an estimated 268,490 new cases and 34,500 deaths projected for 2022. Given that the majority of newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients present with localized disease, it is crucial to provide evidence-based guideline statements to guide clinical decision-making […]
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In the United States, it is estimated that there will be 83,190 new cases of bladder cancer and 16,840 bladder cancer-related deaths in 2024. Approximately 25% of newly diagnosed patients are found to have muscle-invasive disease, a statistic that has remained relatively unchanged over the past decade according to data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and […]
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Today, we will be looking into the latest research and clinical trials focused on both uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults. The following list has been carefully curated by evaluating the ongoing Phase 3 trials for UTI, specifically targeting adults in the United States. Please note that the dates provided are approximate […]
Read MoreThe American Urological Association (AUA) is currently seeking peer reviewers for their upcoming guideline on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. The draft of the guideline will be available for review in late October, with a two-week period allocated for assessment. Prior to receiving a copy of the draft guideline, all reviewers are required to disclose their […]
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The American Urological Association (AUA) released its Incontinence after Prostate Treatment Guideline in June 2024 which we will be diving into in honor of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2024. This updated guideline is designed to assist clinicians in making well-informed care decisions for patients experiencing incontinence following treatment for localized prostate cancer and benign […]
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The American Urological Association (AUA) stands as the leading urologic association, offering invaluable support to the global urologic community and its 23,000 members. Their mission is to advance the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research, and the development of healthcare policies. AUA’s Clinical Practice Guidelines provide evidence-based guidance with a clear scope […]
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This National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, our Guidelines Rundown Series continues with a new article that delves into the topic of sickle cell disease. Multiple societies have released comprehensive guidelines to provide guidance and support for clinical decision-making in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of sickle cell disease in both adults and children. In this […]
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Patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) do not have any structural abnormalities in their urinary tract or comorbidities such as diabetes, an immunocompromised state, recent urologic surgery, or pregnancy. An uncomplicated UTI is also referred to as cystitis or a lower tract UTI. It is estimated that approximately half of all women will experience […]
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