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Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Tied to Reduced Risk for Death in Men

Significant reductions seen in death with 1-point improvement in AUA Symptom Score, and in storage and voiding subscales

Rates of Sexual Dysfunction High in Patients With Schizophrenia

Review showed that treating depression was associated with lower rates of sexual disorders

AACR Cancer Progress Report Reveals 33 Percent Decrease in Cancer Death Rate, 1990 to...

Report highlights advances such as approval of 14 new anticancer therapeutics, expansion of use of 12 previously approved therapeutics

Early-Onset Cancer Morbidity Continuing to Increase

Main risk factors underlying early-onset cancers are dietary risk factors, alcohol consumption, and tobacco use

Early Clean Intermittent Catheterization Recommended With Neurogenic Bladder

High-grade vesicoureteral reflux is crucial risk factor for recurrent febrile urinary tract infections in children

Major Discharge Barriers Present for One in 10 Hospitalized Patients

Prolonged length of stay is often due to need for skilled therapy or daily living support in medically ready patients

Urinary Biomarkers Can Differentiate IC/BPS From Other LUTDs

Urinary TNF-α and eotaxin levels can differentiate interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome from other dysfunctions in men

Overactive Bladder Symptoms Common With Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Just over one-third of women experienced improvement in symptoms across treatment modalities

Even Five Years Postapproval, Many Drug Studies Remain Nonpublic

Authors urge greater transparency of study results for drugs approved by the FDA

Erectile Dysfunction May Be Marker for Prediabetes, Diabetes

Authors urge glycemia screening in younger men presenting with ED