As men age, there is an increase in the frequency of pathologic diseases affecting the genitourinary tract. Most notable among these changes are the rising prevalence of lower urinary tract…
The primary cause of mortality in most developed countries is cardiovascular disease, which is the primary cause of death in the largest clinical studies of male health conditions. There are…
Congenital abnormalities of the genitourinary system have a definable durable impact on the adult lives of those individuals affected, despite prompt and appropriate surgical and medical intervention during infancy and…
Androgen deficiency in aging men is common, and the potential sequelae are numerous. In addition to low libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased bone density, depressed mood, and decline in cognition, studies…
Since the first “test tube” baby, Louise Brown, was born on July 25, 1978, there have been unbridled advances in the diagnosis and treatment of male infertility. There have now…
An office evaluation of men’s health in primary care requires a thorough understanding of the implications of male sexual dysfunctions, hypogonadism, and cardiometabolic risk stratification and aggressive risk management. The…
Many men do not take recommended measures to screen for prostate cancer. Additionally, insurance companies have not always reimbursed for cancer screenings. This article highlights the Washington State Urology Society’s…
Steven A. Kaplan, MD, Guest Editor The evolving nature of gender health is an emerging and fertile area for urologists. In an era of diminished resources, there is great opportunity…
Treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) has evolved dramatically within the past 10 years with the advent of therapy targeting the angiogenesis and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathways….
Localized kidney cancer is ideally managed with surgical extirpation. Historically renal cell carcinoma has been treated with radical nephrectomy, but partial nephrectomy has become increasingly used because of a growing…
