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Metastatic spinal cord compression – a review

Introduction Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is an oncological emergency that, unless diagnosed early and treated appropriately, can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, including paralysis and bladder and bowel dysfunction. MSCC can be defined as spinal cord or cauda...

Radiation in paediatric urology – PURSE study

Urological operative procedures often use fluoroscopy for diagnosis and treatment of stone disease and structural anomalies. Paediatric tissues are sensitive to the effects of ionising radiation. Paediatric radiation safety has gained concerns due to the possible long-term effects such as...

Can we make LATE-presenting posterior urethral valves an EARLIER-treated condition?

What are posterior urethral valves? Posterior urethral valve (PUV) is the most common cause of congenital bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) and renal failure in male children. They were first described by the Italian anatomist Giovanni Battista Morgagni back in the...

The Royal Marsden: Fundamentals of Bladder Cancer for Nurses and AHPs

Introducing the fundamentals of bladder cancer; including signs and symptoms, diagnosis, types of disease and management. The day will feature the role of the nurse at different stages of the pathway. We have expert clinical speakers to deliver the session along with sessions run by our expert patients.

ERIC (The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity) Nocturnal Enuresis

This half day session on Nocturnal Enuresis uses the three systems approach to explore the reasons why children wet at night, with a focus on a child-orientated, evidence-based approach to treatment. The tools on the ERIC website will structure our journey through assessment and diagnosis to identifying and implementing optimal treatment.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow: Prostate Cancer Training and Update Day

The Prostate Cancer Training and Update Day will provide cancer specialists and associates healthcare professionals a chance to hear from national and international experts on the latest prostate cancer diagnosis and management. This in-person only programme will be of interest to consultants, trainees of all grades, SAS clinicians and specialist nurses in urology, oncology, radiology and pathology.

RSM (Royal Society of Medicine) Tackling the Rise of Infections and Resistance in Urology

Save the date for this comprehensive all-day meeting addressing the growing challenge of infections in urology, antibiotic resistance, and antimicrobial stewardship. Sessions will cover diagnosis, epidemiology, emergency management, and prevention strategies. The programme will also explore the role of non-antibiotic...

Association for Continence Professionals Webinar : Male LUTs

19:00 - 20:10. Sponsored by iMEDicare Male LUTS; diagnosis and treatment - Mark Stott Male Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, fitting into the landscape of continence - Samuel Swift

Prostate cancer in men of African heritage: understanding the risk and prognostic factors

Prostate cancer (PCa) represents a major public health concern and is recognised as one of the most common cancers worldwide, accounting for a significant proportion of cancer-related deaths. It is the second most common malignancy among men globally after lung...

Reliability of grading of VUR and other findings on VCUG

The gold standard for diagnosing VUR is still the voiding cycstogram (VCUG). These authors looked at the inter observer variability of grading of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) using a VCUG and highlight the implications for treatment and prognosis as a results....

Unlocking the potential of AI chatbots

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...

Why bother? Metabolic screening for stone formers

Introduction Despite the considerable increase in the incidence of stone disease in the UK and elsewhere in recent years, urologists have engaged with preventative strategies to only a limited degree. With mounting evidence of the strong correlation between obesity and...