Journal Reviews archive for May 2021

The Journal of Urology book cover with Editor's Choice stamp.

‘Born in the USA’ – neonatal circumcision

5 May 2021 | | Paediatric Urology | advisory committees, child, circumcision, insurance coverage, male, pediatrics

In 2006, the British Association of Paediatric Urologists (BAPU) published a statement paper on the management of foreskin conditions (www.baps.org.uk/resources/management-foreskin-conditions). Non-therapeutic circumcisions (those to comply with religious or cultural practices) are not uniformly available on the NHS. Circumcisions for medical...

European Urology journal cover image.

Urinary frequency and COVID-19: is there a missing link?

5 May 2021 | | Functional Urology, Infection, Trauma and Emergency Urology | COVID-19, Urinary frequency, Urinary infection, Triage, Viral cystitis

The current COVID pandemic has been a worldwide challenge for over a year. It can affect an individual in various ways. According to the World Health Organization, the classical signs are dry cough, fever and shortness of breath. In addition,...