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Anticholinergic Burden in Older Adults With Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) is common in later life and is defined by urinary urgency, usually with increased daytime frequency and nocturia, with or without…
The Clinical Significance of Incidental Prostate Cancer on TURP Specimens
Transurethral resection of the prostate, commonly called TURP, remains an important treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, particularly when lower urinary…
Managing Ureterovaginal Fistula After Gynaecological Surgery
A ureterovaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between a ureter and the vagina. It can develop when the ureter is injured, compressed, ligated or…
New imaging techniques for the evaluation of adrenal masses
An adrenal mass is an abnormal area within the adrenal gland, most often found by chance on a CT or ultrasound performed for another reason. Such lesions are…
Combination therapy for castration-resistant prostate cancer
Combination treatment has reshaped the care of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), where disease progresses despite testosterone being…
Dietary calcium and the risk of recurrent kidney stones
Kidney stones are a common and often recurrent problem in Australia, with calcium oxalate the type most frequently identified. Dietary calcium influences this…
Surgical repair of urethrovaginal fistula: a practical guide
A urethrovaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between the urethra and vagina. It can allow urine to pass continuously through the vagina, often with…
Botulinum toxin for overactive bladder: a clinical update
Overactive bladder (OAB) is defined by urinary urgency, usually with increased daytime frequency and nocturia, with or without urgency urinary incontinence. It…
How Chromosomal Rearrangements Shape Prostate Cancer Prognosis
Chromosomal translocations are structural changes in DNA that move a segment from one chromosome to another. In prostate cancer, these rearrangements can place…
Current Concepts In The Treatment Of Penile Cancer
Penile cancer is uncommon in Australia, yet its effects can be profound when diagnosis is delayed or treatment threatens sexual function, urination, body image…