Urology

QUIZ: Bent out of shape? Relax and test your knowledge of Peyronie’s disease
Peyronie’s disease is a ‘highly prevalent condition that affects the physical and psychosocial well-being and quality of life for thousands of Canadian men,’ according to the Canadian Urological Association (CUA). How much do you know about it? Find out here!
Be alert for possible urinary incontinence caused by antipsychotic drugs
Study reports urinary incontinence in 29% of young women taking antipsychotic drugs compared to 13% of age-matched controls.

How to manage care of infants after urinary tract dilation is detected on prenatal/antenatal ultrasound

A new Canadian Pediatric Society practice point outlines a clinical pathway physicians can follow for these newborns.
SGLT2 inhibitors vs. GLP-1 agonists for kidney outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes

Study compares the effectiveness of SGLT2i and GLP-1RA treatment for acute and chronic kidney outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Esketamine emerges as a promising option for ureteroscopy pain

Study finds it is just as effective as ketamine at blocking muscarinic receptors, which are responsible for involuntary bladder contractions.
Providing continence care without stigma

Tips and practical routines for dignified continence care in primary practice.
Watch for QT-prolonging drug interactions in older women prescribed quinolones

Canadian study examines QT-interval prolonging drug interactions with fluoroquinolones in older women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections in long-term care.
Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Between 30% and 50% of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease.
Which antibiotic is safest to treat a first trimester urinary tract infection?

Study evaluates the risk of congenital malformations following first-trimester pregnancy exposure to various antibiotic agents used to treat UTI.
10 practical tips for improving adherence to immunosuppressive meds after kidney transplantation

Healthcare providers can use these 10 practical tips to enhance patients’ adherence to immunosuppressive medications following kidney transplantation.

QUIZ: Bent out of shape? Relax and test your knowledge of Peyronie’s disease

Be alert for possible urinary incontinence caused by antipsychotic drugs

How to manage care of infants after urinary tract dilation is detected on prenatal/antenatal ultrasound

SGLT2 inhibitors vs. GLP-1 agonists for kidney outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes

Esketamine emerges as a promising option for ureteroscopy pain

Providing continence care without stigma

Watch for QT-prolonging drug interactions in older women prescribed quinolones

Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Which antibiotic is safest to treat a first trimester urinary tract infection?

10 practical tips for improving adherence to immunosuppressive meds after kidney transplantation