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Post-Brexit deal welcomed but leaves future relationship with EU far from settled

1 June 2021 |
This article was originally published EYE NEWS VOLUME 27 ISSUE 6 APRIL/MAY 2021 Rod McNeil breaks down the impact of the Brexit deal on healthcare in the UK, including medicines regulation, research funding, sharing of information and the ability to...

Use of MRI in the evaluation of prostate cancer: part 2

1 March 2015 | | URO - Urologic Oncology, URO - Uroradiology
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...

Goddard’s Dropps: a Paradox of the C17th

1 September 2015 | | URO - Technology
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). In the last article I told you about the world of the London...

Unlocking the potential of AI chatbots

4 March 2024 | | URO - Andrology, URO - Basic Science Research, URO - Endourology & Stones, URO - Infection, URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology, URO - Neurourology, URO - Paediatrics, URO - Technology, URO - Trauma & Emergency, URO - Urologic Oncology, URO - Uroradiology
The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, and one of its most exciting domains is large language models (LLMs) powering AI chatbots. These models hold immense potential to transform how we interact with technology, offering personalised assistance in...

IBSA UK&I launches Perovial®: the first licensed injectable option for men with acute Peyronie’s disease

2 February 2026 | Company Profiles, Recruitment & Personnel
A clinically supported option for early intervention in a historically underdiagnosed and undertreated condition. IBSA UK&I today (Monday 2 February 2026) announces the launch of Perovial®, the first licensed hyaluronic acid injectable indicated for the management of Peyronie’s disease (PD)...

Systematic reviews and meta-analysis – a stepwise approach

3 May 2024 | | URO - Andrology, URO - Basic Science Research, URO - Endourology & Stones, URO - Infection, URO - Neurourology, URO - Paediatrics, URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology, URO - Trauma & Emergency, URO - Urologic Oncology, URO - Uroradiology, URO - Technology
As per Cochrane definition (2013), a systematic literature review (SR) attempts “to identify, appraise and synthesize all the empirical evidence that meets pre-specified eligibility criteria to answer a given research question” [1]. A meta-analysis (MA) is a statistical assessment of...

Digital Twins: From NASA to the clinic

7 May 2026 | | URO - Technology
Clinical practice generates an enormous amount of patient data – histories, observations, blood results, imaging and molecular biomarkers. The problem is that these data streams rarely talk to each other. Instead, we use them in isolation, when what we actually...

UROsource

1 January 2016 |
The European Association of Urology (EAU) has a new educational platform called UROsource, the learning library for urologists. The EAU library contains a searchable index of EAU conference proceedings, European Urology (EU) journals and EAU Guidelines. The searchable index is...

Bridging the gap: the role of ASiT and BSoT in inspiring the next generation of urologists

4 September 2025 | | URO - Core Urology
Urology is a highly technical, rapidly evolving specialty and yet under-represented. At a time of significant innovation driven by advances in minimally invasive surgery, endourology and robotics, it is more important than ever to ensure a strong pipeline of motivated...

ERIC Conference, Together for 35 years: leading change in paediatric bowel and bladder health

21 April 2026 | Charities, Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries
ERIC, The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity, are back with their biennial conference. Healthcare professionals can expect talks on cutting-edge research, interactive workshops, practical demonstrations and much more. ERIC’s 2026 conference is a chance for professionals across the field of...

European Urology Residents Education Programme (EUREP)

1 May 2015 | | URO - Core Urology
The EAU’s 12th European Urology Residents Education Programme (EUREP) was held from 5-10 September 2014. We were fortunate to attend as part of a small contingent of UK urology registrars who had applied and been selected to attend. The programme...

Female and functional

13 March 2023 | | URO - Core Urology
Case 1 A 65-year-old woman presents with an 18-month history of “recurrent urinary tract infections” (rUTI). She is otherwise fit and well with no underlying medical problems and no lower urinary tract symptoms. What is the definition of a UTI...