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Perioperative Stone Cultures in Percutaneous Surgery

Urolithiasis may cause urinary tract infections, infections can cause urolith formation, and surgery for urolithiasis carries risk of…

Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy as an Outpatient Surgical Procedure

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has traditionally been associated with a hospital stay of several days. In recent years, some…

Long-Term Outcomes of Endoscopic Therapy in High-Risk Urinary Tract Carcinoma

Upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is categorised into low-risk (LR) and high-risk (HR) groups based on patient and tumour…

AI System for Detecting Flat Bladder Tumours in Cystoscopic Images

Bladder tumours have a high intravesical recurrence rate after transurethral resection of the bladder tumour (TURBT). Overlooking tumours…

Silicon-Covered Metallic Mesh Stents for Malignant Ureteral Obstruction

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of silicone-covered metallic ureteral stents (MUS) compared with double-J (D-J) stents in patients…

Lung Nodule Diagnosis Delays Tied to Demographics

Timely lung cancer diagnosis and treatment are essential for improved survival, but new research shows that patients with suspicious lung nodules continue to experience critical delays at multiple stages of care.

Hidden heroes of healthcare: Reaching NPs and PAs

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are vital players in US healthcare, yet the industry often overlooks them.

Smart Bandage Detects Early Infections and Predicts Healing Times

A smart bandage detects infections days early, predicts healing via biomarkers and AI, and has been tested successfully in human patients.

ESWL versus FURS: Findings from PUrE RCT 1

New data from PUrE RCT 1 reveals no difference in quality-of-life between patients treated with ESWL or FURS for ≤10 mm LPSs.

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Onc Now: Episode 16: Fertility, Funding, and the Future of Oncology

Janice Walshe, Consultant Medical Oncologist at St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin, explores access to innovation in cancer care, the challenges of fertility preservation, and the future of oncology in Ireland.