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Official journal of @Amerurological. Your source for open access urology research: original studies, reviews, videos & more. Submit, read, share!

เข้าร่วม Şubat 2022
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The March issue of JU Open Plus is here! 📰 Explore the latest in open access urological research—available to read now and free to all. As a “gold” Open Access journal, every article is immediately accessible without restrictions. Read here! ➡️ bit.ly/43IdbfE
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In this comment, the authors show how a single, routine lab value can help identify kidney cancer patients at risk for longer hospital stays and readmission, highlighting serum albumin’s potential role in perioperative risk stratification—while urging caution before its standalone use. 🔗 Click to read more: bit.ly/4cSkyGS
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🔍 What if one lab value could flag postoperative risk? Low preoperative serum albumin was linked to longer hospital stays and higher readmission rates after nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma—highlighting a potential opportunity for early intervention and nutritional optimization. 🔗 Click to read more: bit.ly/4ldsW5T
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Does where surgery happens influence prostate cancer outcomes? In a large, propensity‑matched comparison, patients undergoing robot‑assisted prostatectomy in the U.S. had worse biochemical recurrence–free survival than those in Japan, highlighting possible regional and racial differences that may shape post‑RARP counseling and risk assessment. 🔗 Click to read more: bit.ly/4s6PiZs
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Biochemical recurrence after prostatectomy varies by region. After matching for clinical factors, men in the U.S. had significantly worse BCR‑free survival than those in Japan—90.4% vs 84.5% at 5 years. These findings suggest potential regional or racial differences in post‑RARP outcomes that warrant further investigation. 🔗 Click to read more: bit.ly/4s6PiZs
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In this article, long-term data from the COURAGE extension study show that vibegron remains safe, well tolerated, and effective for up to 52 weeks in men with overactive bladder symptoms receiving treatment for BPH—delivering sustained improvements in urinary symptoms and quality of life. 🔗 bit.ly/3OO1z6c
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Study on novel therapeutics targeting oxidative stress shows 35% reduction in cellular damage markers, suggesting therapeutic benefits in disease progression mitigation. 🔗 Click to read more: bit.ly/4bVVLB4
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The author reviews a proteomics‑based study identifying a four‑protein urinary biomarker panel that achieved 100% sensitivity for high‑grade bladder cancer, noting the need for further validation in hematuria populations and real‑world settings. 🔗 bit.ly/4qNAhLB
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Bladder cancer is the 9th most common malignancy, with diagnostic challenges. A study revealed 4 urinary protein biomarkers with 100% sensitivity and <20% false-positive rate in detecting high-grade bladder cancer, surpassing cytology methods. 🔗 bit.ly/45zCy4u
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🎉 We’re flush with excitement to introduce the newest AUA mascot — a bladder! But before she makes a big splash, she needs a name, and we need YOUR help! 🗳️Check the comments to vote now to help us pick the perfect name before she bursts with anticipation!
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The author highlights new national data showing nephrolithiasis prevalence at 9.8% and a possible plateau in disease burden, with sex disparities narrowing, incidence shifting toward younger adults, and racial patterns converging. 🔗 bit.ly/4k67v6h
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Nephrolithiasis rates in America rose to 11.0% from 3.8% (late 70s) and decreased to 1.8% recently. Prevalence among other/multiracial individuals now surpasses whites, with 13.9% prevalence and 4.3% incidence, a significant change. 🔗 bit.ly/3LRjat1
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The author reviews a randomized crossover trial showing that cranberry juice did not significantly change the urinary microbiome in healthy adults, underscoring the need for evidence‑based research behind widely recommended UTI‑prevention practices. 🔗 bit.ly/4q0RDDj
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Cranberry juice impacts urobiome differently based on gender. In women, Lactobacillus abundance reduced non-significantly from 28.4% to 18.4% post-consumption. Further studies are required. 🔗 Click to read more: bit.ly/4rpPJgR
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Robotic surgery helps men regain erections faster than older method - 🍆 Better sex recovery - ⏱️ Works faster in less time - ✅ Safe like old way 🔗 Click to read more: bit.ly/4rbrYbW
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The study investigates the effect of a specific intervention on patient outcomes, revealing a significant improvement in the targeted condition. 24% increase reveals significant improvement in patient outcomes. 🔗 Click to read more: bit.ly/3NUbmHo
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In this Editorial Comment the author spotlights high rates of surgeon MSK pain across urologic procedures and calls for practical fixes like microstretch breaks and stronger ergonomics training to protect long‑term surgeon well‑being. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4a6qclP
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Surgeon pain is due to poor posture. 89% experience pain during surgery, with shoulders/back being most affected. Head/neck pain is also common, correlating with the complexity of surgeries. Maintaining better posture is crucial for pain management. 🔗 bit.ly/3ZATxQf
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Choriocarcinoma, a rare aggressive malignancy from trophoblastic cells, demonstrated initial regression post-treatment, but patient succumbed to pulmonary complications, showing urgent need for treatment protocols. 🔗 Click to read more: bit.ly/4boWJpj
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The author highlights how the first Toumai‑assisted radical prostatectomy was evaluated using structured, validated metrics, offering early adopters transparent data and a model for responsible reporting as new robotic platforms emerge. 🔗 bit.ly/3Z8cJ7R
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