Nocturia
Nocturia is defined as the number of times an individual passes urine during their main sleep period. It is present in both genders and its prevalence increases with age. Do you want to know more? Don’t miss this #urologycheatsheet!
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EAU Guidelines on Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain affects the quality of one’s social, family and work life. #PelvicPain not only impacts depression and anxiety but the general quality of life. Review the #EAUGuidelines recommendations for CPPS with this #EAUUrologyCheatSheets!
EAU Guidelines on Prostate Cancer II
Prostate cancer is by far the most frequent cancer and is the 3rd predicted cause of all cancer deaths among males. While incidence and stage distribution patterns follow biological, genetic and lifestyle factors, they are also influenced by (inter)national organisations’ recommendations on the use of PSA testing. It is vital to understand the diagnosis of …
Genetic Counseling in Prostate Cancer
5-10% of tumors are hereditary; due to germline mutations in different genes that imply a greater susceptibility to develop cancer. Germline genetic testing is becoming more prevalent in urology clinics because of precision medicine for prostate cancer treatment. Genetic testing results can also influence cancer screening discussions. An important part of germline genetic testing is …
EAU Guidelines on Female LUTS
Lower urinary tract symptoms affect an estimated 66.6% of women and cause a great deal of distress with significant costs. Review how to diagnose and classify female #LUTS with this #EAUUrologyCheatSheet.
ESSM Statements UCS: The use of penile traction devices for Peyronie’s disease
Penile traction therapy (PTT) represents an emergent therapeutic option for men with Peyronie’s disease (PD). In this #ESSMUrologyCheatSheet, you can find the position statements from the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) on its use in PD. Dont miss it!
EAU Guidelines on Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is by far the most frequent cancer and is the 3rd predicted cause of all cancer deaths among males. While incidence and stage distribution patterns follow biological, genetic and lifestyle factors, they are also influenced by (inter)national organisations’ recommendations on the use of PSA testing. It is vital to understand the staging, classification …
EAU Guidelines on Urethral Carcinoma
Primary urethral carcinoma (PUC) is classified as rare cancer, accounting for <1% of all genitourinary malignancies. Urothelial carcinoma (UC) is the predominant histological type, followed by squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and adenocarcinoma (AC). Review the staging, classification, and diagnostic evaluation techniques for PUC in this sheet.
Emphysematous pyelonephritis By Vineet Gauhar
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a necrotizing infection which results in gas within the renal parenchyma, collecting system, or perinephric tissue. A majority of cases occur in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Patients with EPN show relatively vague symptoms initially, but frequently undergo a sudden deterioration in their condition, necessitating urgent medical attention. Do you want to …
EAU Guidelines on Non-Neurogenic Male LUTS
Increasing studies show Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms are often unrelated to the #prostate. #LUTS are largely related to bladder outlet obstruction and #BladderDysfunction. Review the #EAUGuidelines on Male LUTS with this #EAUUrologyCheatSheets
