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Piperacillin–tazobactam combo useful for treating ESBL-producing pyelonephritis

06 Feb 2020 by

The combination of piperacillin plus tazobactam performs well in the management of nonbacteraemic pyelonephritis caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms, with rates of symptom resolution and 30-day mortality similar to that achieved with carbapenem, as shown in a recent study.

Piperacillin–tazobactam combo useful for treating ESBL-producing pyelonephritis

06 Feb 2020

Tension-free vaginal tape better than polyacrylamide hydrogel for primary stress urinary incontinence

05 Feb 2020

Use of mid-urethral tension-free vaginal tape slings leads to better satisfaction and cure rates in women with primary stress urinary incontinence compared with polyacrylamide hydrogel injection, according to a study. However, complication risks are higher with tension-free vaginal tape.

Tension-free vaginal tape better than polyacrylamide hydrogel for primary stress urinary incontinence

05 Feb 2020

Mirabegron safe, effective for overactive bladders in elderly patients

05 Feb 2020

Mirabegron cuts the number of micturitions and incontinence episodes in elderly patients with overactive bladders (OABs), a recent study has shown.

Mirabegron safe, effective for overactive bladders in elderly patients

05 Feb 2020

Abiraterone acetate, enzalutamide up death risk in older prostate cancer patients with CVDs

04 Feb 2020

Treatment with abiraterone acetate (AA) or enzalutamide (ENZ) may lead to excess short-term mortality in elderly prostate cancer with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), reports a recent study.

Abiraterone acetate, enzalutamide up death risk in older prostate cancer patients with CVDs

04 Feb 2020

Aquablation for LUTS/BPH comparable to TURP, lowers rate of retrograde ejaculation

04 Feb 2020

Aquablation performs as well as transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) in terms of safety and efficacy for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)/lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), although the former is associated with a lower rate of retrograde ejaculation, according to the results of a systematic review.

Aquablation for LUTS/BPH comparable to TURP, lowers rate of retrograde ejaculation

04 Feb 2020

Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation effective in patients with overactive bladder

24 Jan 2020

The efficacy and compliance related to percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) are both favourable in traditionally underserved patients treated for overactive bladder at a large urban safety net hospital, reports a study.

Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation effective in patients with overactive bladder

24 Jan 2020

Men with low-fat diet may suffer from lower testosterone levels

22 Jan 2020 by

Adherence to a low-fat diet is associated with lower serum testosterone levels among men even when controlling for comorbidities, age, body mass index (BMI) and activity levels, according to a US study.

Men with low-fat diet may suffer from lower testosterone levels

22 Jan 2020

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Piperacillin–tazobactam combo useful for treating ESBL-producing pyelonephritis

Piperacillin–tazobactam combo useful for treating ESBL-producing pyelonephritis

Tension-free vaginal tape better than polyacrylamide hydrogel for primary stress urinary incontinence

Tension-free vaginal tape better than polyacrylamide hydrogel for primary stress urinary incontinence

Mirabegron safe, effective for overactive bladders in elderly patients

Mirabegron safe, effective for overactive bladders in elderly patients

Abiraterone acetate, enzalutamide up death risk in older prostate cancer patients with CVDs

Abiraterone acetate, enzalutamide up death risk in older prostate cancer patients with CVDs

Aquablation for LUTS/BPH comparable to TURP, lowers rate of retrograde ejaculation

Aquablation for LUTS/BPH comparable to TURP, lowers rate of retrograde ejaculation

Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation effective in patients with overactive bladder

Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation effective in patients with overactive bladder

Men with low-fat diet may suffer from lower testosterone levels

Men with low-fat diet may suffer from lower testosterone levels