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Supporting Patients Receiving Hormone Therapy: Introducing LiveWell

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a cornerstone of prostate cancer treatment, yet up to 30% of men experience significant long-term side effects affecting physical, metabolic, and psychological wellbeing. While there is strong evidence supporting exercise, lifestyle, and psychosocial interventions, access...

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence concerns me. Generally, people still tend to be concerned that their livelihoods will be replaced by an all powerful, all knowing artificial intelligence (AI) system. This at a time when the world’s largest technology companies (Amazon, Google, Apple),...

My detour – my year without a urology NTN and bouncing back

When I saw the dreaded words “Oriel: Application not matched” pop-up on my phone my heart sank. This was my second attempt at a urology national training number (NTN), and I had put my life on hold whilst preparing for...

Cumulative incidence of outcomes and urologic procedures after augmentation cystoplasty

The authors of this paper describe the cumulative incidence of outcomes and surgical procedures following paediatric augmentation cystoplasties in the USA. They included all children <18 years over an 11-year period in their study and used the Pediatric Health Information...

Dogs and humans share a bladder cancer biomarker: a new discovery that opens doors for early detection and treatment

A new scientific study has identified a new molecular biomarker that could help doctors detect aggressive early-stage bladder cancer, such as high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), in both dogs and humans. This discovery advances our knowledge of how aggressive...

Urological Cancer Management

This was all in all a pretty good read. It covers a wide range of topics authoritatively and with a degree of confidence that allows for quite a focused discussion on a range of malignancies from adrenal glands to penile...

BFS Study Week 2026

Led by top experts, this highly popular course is designed to build real-world knowledge and clinical confidence. Perfect for: Reproductive Physicians & Urologists Fertility Nurses Clinical Scientists Elevate your practice and better support your patients. Creating Modern Families Reproductive Endocrinology...

Medical statistics for urologists: part 2 – probability and hypothesis testing

Following on from Part 1 of this series (Part 3 available here), this article aims to build on other analytical techniques commonly used within medical research, focusing on simple examples. Probability and testing Before exploring hypothesis testing, it is vital...

Using cryopreserved prepubertal testis tissues – are we getting warmer?

The rising incidence of childhood cancer coupled with increasing survivorship means there is a growing population of childhood cancer survivors with unmet health needs. In the UK around 1 in 500 children and young people are survivors of childhood cancer....

Initial impressions of urology in the UK from overseas trainees

Readers of Urology News will be familiar with descriptions of overseas visits by UK-based urological trainees, but it is sometimes beneficial to reflect on the experience of international medical graduates (IMGs) who elect to come to work and train in...

Preoperative stenting compared to non‑stenting in ureteroscopy for urinary stone disease

Urolithiasis, one of the most prevalent urological conditions worldwide, significantly affects patients’ quality of life. In the United States, its lifetime prevalence is approximately 1 in 11, while global rates vary from 1% to 13%. The management of urolithiasis offers...

Bridging the gap – a nurse-led UTI information and support service

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most frequently diagnosed bacterial infections in both primary and secondary care. While acute, uncomplicated cases may be managed effectively, recurrent and chronic UTIs often present a more complex challenge. For many people, these...