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- Jeffrey Albaugh joins Diane Newman to discuss the second edition of the Core Curriculum for Urologic Nursing, published by SUNA (Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates). The discussion highlights the comprehensive update of this essential resource, which has been divided into three separate books covering adult urology, pediatric urology, and a basic version for medical assistants and those new...
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- Diane Newman discusses with Kristine Talley the RESTORE study examining urinary incontinence symptoms in gay and bisexual prostate cancer survivors, marking the first comprehensive examination of this understudied population. The research, funded by the National Cancer Institute, analyzes data from 400 men with a mean age of 63.5 years, revealing that 43% experience daily incontinence. While the t...
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- Diane Newman discusses with Kristine Talley their ongoing implementation study examining the Incontinence Helping Others Manage at Home telephone counseling program for older Medicaid recipients. The project, conducted in partnership with Tenderheart Health Outcomes, addresses the high prevalence of urinary incontinence among frail older adults and its associated health complications. Through mont...
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- Diane Newman hosts Leah Holderbaum who discusses the comprehensive approach to intermittent self-catheterization (ISC) and the critical role occupational therapists play in promoting patient independence. The presentation explores essential patient factors including functional performance, personal lifestyle considerations, and environmental challenges, particularly for wheelchair users. She detai...
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- Suzanne Hagen joins Diane Newman to discuss the evolution and current state of conservative management for pelvic organ prolapse, particularly focusing on pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). She presents findings from comprehensive Cochrane reviews that now include 79 trials with nearly 14,000 women, demonstrating the growth of evidence supporting conservative approaches since Kegel's initial obs...
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- Heidi Harvie joins David Staskin to discuss findings from a multicenter randomized trial comparing botulinum toxin versus mid-urethral sling for treating refractory mixed urinary incontinence in women. The study demonstrates comparable improvement in mixed incontinence symptoms at six months with both treatments, though sling patients show greater improvement in stress symptoms. Dr. Harvie highlig...
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- Ariana Smith discusses autologous pubovaginal slings for stress urinary incontinence treatment, highlighting this century-old procedure as a durable mesh-free alternative that remains underutilized in patient counseling. Dr. Smith describes the surgical technique using the patient's own fascia, typically harvested from the rectus muscle or lateral thigh, and explains her preference for mid-urethra...
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- Rachelle Rodriguez joins Diane Newman to discuss the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) program at Moffitt Cancer Center's Genitourinary Oncology department. Ms. Rodriguez, who serves as the APP Supervisor, outlines their comprehensive approach to utilizing APPs across various roles, including outpatient surgery, inpatient care, hospital consults, and medical oncology. She highlights their robust ed...
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- Ruchika Talwar interviews Ekene Enemchukwu about her Medicare-based study examining disparities in overactive bladder (OAB) treatment, particularly focusing on the utilization of beta-3 agonists versus anticholinergic medications. The research reveals that while frail and older adults are more likely to receive beta-3 agonists, aligning with current guidelines to avoid anticholinergics due to deme...
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- Diane Newman interviews Amy Pearlman about erectile fitness and a novel smart erection ring technology. Dr. Pearlman introduces the concept of tracking erectile health before dysfunction occurs, highlighting limitations of traditional assessment methods that rely on subjective measures or office-based testing. She describes how the Bluetooth-enabled TechRing provides real-time data about nocturnal...
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