Urology

AI-assisted autocontouring safely outlines organs for prostate radiotherapy, study finds—though manual edits are still needed for the prostate itself.

A major study shows that nearly 1 in 6 men with biopsy Grade Group 1 prostate cancer are at higher risk than previously assumed, with outcomes comparable to intermediate-grade disease.

Despite aggressive interventions, the five-year survival rate remains below 50% for those with localised disease and plummets to less than 15% when metastasis occurs.

Further analysis identified HDAC3 and the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) as key players in drug resistance.

The researchers suggest that the success of true auriculotherapy may be due to its influence on bladder control mechanisms, possibly via the vagus nerve.

A growing body of research supports non-pharmacological treatments, particularly exercise, as effective in alleviating primary dysmenorrhea symptoms.

A new study offers an innovative solution inspired by nature: soft dendritic particles (SDPs) that mimic the adhesive properties of gecko feet.

The study concludes that paediatric patients with cannabis use disorder may be at higher risk of developing a range of lower urinary tract symptoms compared to their peers without CUD.