Single Invitation for PSA Screening Cuts Prostate Cancer Deaths
Small, but significant reduction seen in prostate cancer deaths, but no reduction seen in all-cause mortality
Number of Prostate Cancer Cases Set to Increase to 2.9 Million in 2040
Large increases in prostate cancer expected due to changing age structure and improving life expectancy
Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Device Beneficial in Overactive Bladder
Wearable, smartphone-controlled, rechargeable device effective for reducing voiding frequency; is safe in overactive bladder
MRI + Blood Test Results May Cut Unnecessary Biopsies for Prostate Cancer
Patient-tailored biopsy decisions still maintain high sensitivity
Cures Act Tied to Quicker Release, Access of Imaging Reports
Additionally, proportion of patients who accessed their reports before the ordering provider increased
U.S. Doctors Received Industry Payments of $12.13 Billion From 2013 to 2022
57.1 percent of physicians received payments; median payment was $48, but considerable variation seen in payments
Relugolix Beneficial for Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
Short- or longer-term relugolix achieves sustained castration in patients with localized and advanced prostate cancer
Four in 10 Adults Choose Telemedicine Visits
Video visits less likely among older patients and those without internet access
Physicians Concerned About Private Equity’s Impact on Health Care
Greatest concerns are around physician well-being, health care spending, and equity
Multicomponent Intervention Aids Quality of Life With Overactive Bladder
Intervention included cognitive components and also improved frequency, urgency