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Prostate Cancer and Shared Decision-Making
Posted By: 
Terran W. Sims, ACNP-BC, MSN, CNN, COCN
October 02, 2020
All men are at risk for prostate cancer and one out of nine will develop the disease; age and family history influence the chance of a man developing prostate cancer. However, not all men diagnosed with prostate cancer require treatment.
The use of shared decision-making can be valuable in every aspect of a man's prostate evaluation. It can create a partnership between patient and provider, allowing patients to be more involved in every step of their care—from the decisions for scr... Continue Reading
Filed under: Oncology/Hematology, Practice Management/Career, Urology
Microscopic Hematuria: New AUA/SUFU Guidelines Published July 2020
Posted By: Terran W. Sims, ACNP-BC, MSN, CNN, COCN
September 29, 2020
A new version of the American Urologic Association (AUA)/Society of Urodynamics & Female Urology (SUFA) guideline for microhematuria has just been published... Continue Reading
Filed under: Oncology/Hematology, Urology
Acute Renal Failure After Cancer Treatment
Posted By: 
Ben Taylor, PA-C, PhD, DFAAPA
June 11, 2019
Acute renal failure (ARF) in cancer patients is a dreadful complication that causes substantial morbidity and mortality. ARF is defined as a sustained and ab... Continue Reading
Filed under: Oncology/Hematology, Urology
Treating the Hypertensive Patient With Chronic Kidney Disease
Posted By: Ben Taylor, PA-C, PhD, DFAAPA
February 15, 2019
Hypertension (HTN) is present in approximately 80% to 85% of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Uncontrolled HTN is the second leading cause of kidn... Continue Reading
Filed under: Urology