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Retroperitoneal sepsis
Case 1 An 80-year-old woman presented with history of recurrent and recent cystitis, low grade pyrexia, abdominal and back pain, and pain on movement of the left hip which was observed to be flexed and externally rotated. What is the...What’s in a name?
Kate Granger is a doctor and the founder of the #hellomynameis campaign; she is also a cancer patient. In this article she explains why she started the campaign, and why patient-centred care starts with an introduction. Chris and me the...
Reflux oesophagitis and risk of interstitial cystitis: is there a link?
This study aims to explore the potential link between reflux oesophagitis (RE) and interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). IC/BPS is a chronic disease which is difficult to diagnose and treat. Two percent of the population may be affected....
Preoperative risk stratification of high-risk prostate cancer patients
High-risk prostate cancer (HRPCa) is associated with a significant risk of recurrence after radical treatment. While several classification systems exist, the D’Amico criteria – based on clinical T stage ≥T2c, prostate specific antigen (PSA) ≥20 ng/mL, or Gleason score (GS)...Urological trauma – part 2
Part 1 of this topic is available here. Case 1 A 29-year-old male was attacked and kicked in his left flank. He presented to the emergency department with left flank pain and frank haematuria. He remained haemodynamically stable. 1. What...How to ace a podium presentation: top tips
Does the thought of giving a presentation turn your legs to jelly? Would you love to share your work with your peers but can’t pluck up the courage? Then this article is for you. To help quell your nerves and...Erection pills may improve heart conditions and diabetes but are underused – Prostate Cancer UK research
More than 80% of men affected by prostate cancer experience erection problems. Research in the World Journal of Men’s Health, led by Prostate Cancer UK, shows evidence that erection medication can also improve serious conditions including stroke, diabetes and enlarged...Use of MRI in the evaluation of prostate cancer: part 2
Diffusion weighted imaging and contrast enhanced imaging Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is widely used in localisation, staging and post-treatment follow-up of prostate cancer. In the previous issue, we discussed the usefulness of MRI in depicting prostate anatomy and pairing...British VC to Nazi SS – the story of a cystoscope
In this series of articles, I am going to show you some of the exhibits contained in the Museum of Urology, hosted on the BAUS website (www.baus.org.uk). Part of the joy of studying the history of urology is the detective...Action Bladder Cancer UK offers grants for bladder cancer research
Action Bladder Cancer UK (ABC UK) is inviting applications for grants to support research into bladder cancer, encouraging projects that aim to improve bladder cancer care, treatment, or diagnosis.
