Genitourinary Archives

Genitourinary

Caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries: Are you up to the challenges?

September 11, 2009

Many patients face prolonged recovery and permanent disability after a traumatic brain injury. This article reviews appropriate assessment and intervention and highlights family care.

Don’t get ‘caught’ in the CAUTI trap

December 11, 2013

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), the most common healthcare-associated infection, can be deadly.

Drugs Today – October 2008

October 11, 2008

Web Exclusive! An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.

FDA approves Botox for treatment of overactive bladder

January 11, 2013

On Jan. 18, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) to treat adults with overactive bladder who can’t use or don’t…

FDA approves Osphena for postmenopausal women with dyspareunia

February 11, 2013

On Feb. 26, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Osphena (ospemifene) to treat women with moderate to severe dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse), a symptom…

Guiding your patients through menopause

January 11, 2014

The more you know about menopause, the more you can help patients understand and cope with symptoms.

Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat

November 11, 2010

Although painful and disruptive, interstitial cystitis often can be managed with drugs, bladder instillation and other procedures, and dietary changes. Most patients also need psychosocial support or professional…

Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat

April 11, 2013

Johnson & Johnson plans to stop selling pelvic surgical mesh implants

May 11, 2012

On June 5, multiple media outlets reported that Johnson & Johnson plans to phase out sales of surgical mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse, but is not recalling…

Legislating HPV vaccine – A state tale

November 11, 2007

Letters to the Editor – January 2009

January 11, 2009

Why not a bachelor’s degree in 10? I agree that advanced education for RNs should be mandated, as described in “BSN in Ten” in the November issue. I…

Microalbumin: Little test, big payoff

October 11, 2006

The earlier renal disease is detected, the better. That’s why the microalbumin test is so important for patients with certain chronic conditions.

New warning added for gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists

October 11, 2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked manufacturers to add new labeling warnings for gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, mostly used to treat men with prostate cancer. The…

Patient’s voiding diary

November 11, 2008

You can view this patient voiding diary pdf by clicking the download now button.

Pelvic floor muscle exercises effective for urinary incontinence in women

April 11, 2012

A comparative effectiveness report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states that pelvic floor muscle exercises (similar to Kegel exercises) are effective in increasing the ability…

Preventing urinary tract infections in patients with indwelling catheters

February 11, 2012

One of The Joint Commission’s 2012 National Patient Safety Goals is preventing urinary tract infections caused by catheters. The author reviews best practices that will help nurses meet…

Prostate biopsies can increase risk of hospitalization

September 11, 2011

Men 65 years or older are more likely to be hospitalized within 30 days after a prostate biopsy than men of the same age range who did not…

Protocol reduces complications for complex spinal surgery

March 11, 2014

A team approach reduces rates of major complications for complex spinal reconstructive surgery by two thirds, according to a report in Spine Deformity. The three main features are:…

Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections

January 11, 2012

Infections related to urinary catheters are the most common type of healthcare-acquired infection. The author describes his pilot study of an evidence-based intervention to reduce these infections.

Restraints, patient rights, and the confused patient

June 11, 2012

Author Leah Curtin analyzes the ethics of a case of confusion and restraints.

Statins lower prostate cancer recurrence

March 11, 2011

Men with high-risk prostate cancer who take statin drugs while receiving radiation therapy are less likely to have their cancer return than patients who don’t take statins according…

Study: Benefits of male circumcision far exceed risks

April 11, 2014

A study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that the health benefits of male circumcision exceed the risks by more than 100 to 1. Overall male circumcision rates have…

Study: Dementia increases risk of incontinence

September 11, 2013

A UK study in PLOS Medicine found that people with dementia have about three times the rate of urinary incontinence and more than four times the rate of…

Study: Online prostate cancer information may be hard for patients to understand

October 11, 2012

Although experts recommend that patient-education materials be written at the fourth-through-sixth grade level, a study published online by the Journal of Urology found that only 4.8% of websites…

Study: Patients commonly misuse medications

April 11, 2012

A study of 75,997 urine specimen results found that 63% of patients did not have results consistent with a physician’s order. Of those with inconsistent results, 60% tested…

Take Note – November 2006

November 11, 2006

American Diabetes Association releases food guidelines for specific medical categories “When you’re talking about diabetes, there is no ‘one size fits all’ diet,” said Ann Albright, PhD, RD,…

Urinary incontinence: No one should suffer in silence

November 11, 2008

Start the conversation: Don’t let embarrassment prolong the problem.

Using antibiotics effectively for acute-care patients

December 11, 2006

In the ever-escalating war between bacteria and human beings, some of the bugs are outsmarting us. Here’s what you need to know about antibiotic therapy to help reduce…

UTIs: The Fourth Most Common Type of Healthcare-Associated Infection

November 10, 2017

Virtually all healthcare-associated UTIs are caused by instrumentation of the urinary tract, and 12% to 16% of adult hospital inpatients will have an indwelling urinary catheter at some…

Caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries: Are you up to the challenges?

Many patients face prolonged recovery and permanent disability after a traumatic brain injury. This article reviews appropriate assessment and intervention and highlights family care.

Don’t get ‘caught’ in the CAUTI trap

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), the most common healthcare-associated infection, can be deadly.

Drugs Today – October 2008

Web Exclusive! An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.

FDA approves Botox for treatment of overactive bladder

On Jan. 18, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) to treat adults with overactive bladder who…

FDA approves Osphena for postmenopausal women with dyspareunia

On Feb. 26, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Osphena (ospemifene) to treat women with moderate to severe dyspareunia (pain during…

Guiding your patients through menopause

The more you know about menopause, the more you can help patients understand and cope with symptoms.

Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat

Although painful and disruptive, interstitial cystitis often can be managed with drugs, bladder instillation and other procedures, and dietary changes. Most patients also need…

Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat

Although painful and disruptive, interstitial cystitis often can be managed with drugs, bladder instillation and other procedures, and dietary changes. Most patients also need…

Johnson & Johnson plans to stop selling pelvic surgical mesh implants

On June 5, multiple media outlets reported that Johnson & Johnson plans to phase out sales of surgical mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse,…

Legislating HPV vaccine – A state tale

Letters to the Editor – January 2009

Why not a bachelor’s degree in 10? I agree that advanced education for RNs should be mandated, as described in “BSN in Ten” in…

Microalbumin: Little test, big payoff

The earlier renal disease is detected, the better. That’s why the microalbumin test is so important for patients with certain chronic conditions.

New warning added for gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked manufacturers to add new labeling warnings for gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, mostly used to treat men…

Patient’s voiding diary

You can view this patient voiding diary pdf by clicking the download now button.

Pelvic floor muscle exercises effective for urinary incontinence in women

A comparative effectiveness report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states that pelvic floor muscle exercises (similar to Kegel exercises) are effective…

Preventing urinary tract infections in patients with indwelling catheters

One of The Joint Commission’s 2012 National Patient Safety Goals is preventing urinary tract infections caused by catheters. The author reviews best practices that…

Prostate biopsies can increase risk of hospitalization

Men 65 years or older are more likely to be hospitalized within 30 days after a prostate biopsy than men of the same age…

Protocol reduces complications for complex spinal surgery

A team approach reduces rates of major complications for complex spinal reconstructive surgery by two thirds, according to a report in Spine Deformity. The…

Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Infections related to urinary catheters are the most common type of healthcare-acquired infection. The author describes his pilot study of an evidence-based intervention to…

Restraints, patient rights, and the confused patient

Author Leah Curtin analyzes the ethics of a case of confusion and restraints.

Statins lower prostate cancer recurrence

Men with high-risk prostate cancer who take statin drugs while receiving radiation therapy are less likely to have their cancer return than patients who…

Study: Benefits of male circumcision far exceed risks

A study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that the health benefits of male circumcision exceed the risks by more than 100 to 1. Overall…

Study: Dementia increases risk of incontinence

A UK study in PLOS Medicine found that people with dementia have about three times the rate of urinary incontinence and more than four…

Study: Online prostate cancer information may be hard for patients to understand

Although experts recommend that patient-education materials be written at the fourth-through-sixth grade level, a study published online by the Journal of Urology found that…

Study: Patients commonly misuse medications

A study of 75,997 urine specimen results found that 63% of patients did not have results consistent with a physician’s order. Of those with…

Take Note – November 2006

American Diabetes Association releases food guidelines for specific medical categories “When you’re talking about diabetes, there is no ‘one size fits all’ diet,” said…

Urinary incontinence: No one should suffer in silence

Start the conversation: Don’t let embarrassment prolong the problem.

Using antibiotics effectively for acute-care patients

In the ever-escalating war between bacteria and human beings, some of the bugs are outsmarting us. Here’s what you need to know about antibiotic…

UTIs: The Fourth Most Common Type of Healthcare-Associated Infection

Virtually all healthcare-associated UTIs are caused by instrumentation of the urinary tract, and 12% to 16% of adult hospital inpatients will have an indwelling…