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- Paul Piedras presents a study analyzing the alkali content of various commercial alkaline waters and other supplements. The research indicates that these alkaline water products provide less than one milliequivalent per liter of alkali, which is significantly less than the 30 milliequivalents per day recommended by the AUA and EAU for uric acid stone formers. The findings suggest that baking soda,...
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- In this conversation, Sam Chang interviews Simone Thavaseelan discussing a course focused on gender equity in urology and the experiences of women in the field. Thavaseelan highlights the need to address disparities and promote inclusivity to realize women's talent and expertise in urology. They discuss the increasing representation of women in urology and the importance of mentorship and sponsors...
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- In this engaging conversation, Sam Chang discusses the evolving role of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in urologic oncology with Anne Lizardi-Calvaresi. Lizardi-Calvaresi shares her experiences in leading an educational course focused on systemic therapies at the AUA 2023, which has been instrumental in encouraging more APPs to involve themselves in the management of genitourinary malignancies...
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- Ruchika Talwar welcomes Ray Tan to discuss a study he presented at the 2023 AUA annual meeting. The study, titled "The Effect of Visual and Numeric Risk Information on Surgeon Behavior: a Randomized Clinical Vignette Experiment", examined how different forms of information presentation might impact surgical recommendations made by urologists. Through a mixed-methods, user-centered approach involvi...
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- Bernard Bochner and Arnulf Stenzl join Wei Shen Tan in a conversation on selecting the appropriate urinary diversion method for bladder cancer patients. Dr. Bochner emphasized that this decision is highly individualized and depends on factors such as renal and hepatic function, urethral involvement, and previous colon surgeries. The long-term outcomes of continent diversions and ileal conduits wer...
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- In this discussion, adult nurse practitioner Diane Newman and Greg Tasian, a urologist specializing in pediatric urology, delve into the transformative potential of machine learning in the field of urology. Dr. Tasian illustrates machine learning's power in analyzing complex data sets and guiding decision-making, particularly in assessing low urinary tract dysfunction and stone disease. He describ...
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- Kelvin Vo details the outcomes of 43 patients with resonance stents placed for benign ureteral obstructions. The study's goal is to seek the long-term impact of chronic resonance stent placement on renal function. They determined this using serum creatinine levels, estimated glomerular filtration rates, Lasix renal scans, and CT-based renal parenchymal volume measurements. Durability was measured...
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- Antonio Gorgen presents a study that examines the relationship between 24-hour urinary calcium oxalate supersaturation levels and stone growth. The study reviewed 34 patients who underwent renal CT scans and urine evaluations. Findings showed that 77% of patients experienced stone growth, correlating with increased calcium oxalate supersaturation levels. The research suggests that efforts should b...
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- Sam Chang is joined by Chad Ritch for a discussion on tumor biomarkers and urothelial carcinoma. They discuss various types of biomarkers, including tissue-based and liquid-based markers. In the context of non-invasive bladder cancer, they mention the use of cytology as the standard despite its limitations in sensitivity. They also highlight the potential of RNA-based urinary biomarkers, such as C...
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- In this conversation, Ruchika Talwar interviews Ben Stone, a urologic oncology fellow at Harvard, about his work on financial toxicity in cancer care. They discuss the growing importance of addressing the undue cost and financial burden associated with cancer treatment. The conversation focuses on catastrophic healthcare expenditures, defined as spending over 10% of household income on out-of-pock...
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