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Should HIFU Be Presented as 'Experimental'? A new study provides interesting data on HIFU for prostate cancer, but there are still not enough data to recommend HIFU beyond offering it as an 'experimental therapy', says Dr. Gerald Chodak.
Medscape Urology, May 15, 2012
Lifestyle and Metabolic Effects on Erectile, Vascular Health Which lifestyle and metabolic factors influence erectile function?
International Journal of Impotence Research, May 11, 2012
Variations in the Quality of Care at Radical Prostatectomy Which factors can affect quality of care in radical prostatectomy?
Therapeutic Advances in Urology, May 10, 2012
Effects of Medications on Lower Urinary Tract Function Do you know how commonly used anesthetic and analgesic agents can affect urinary retention and voiding patterns?
Urologic Nursing, May 8, 2012

Doctors and Marriage: Should You Have a Prenup? Love is powerful, yet marriage always involves some element of risk. Can you protect your finances and your practice in the event of a divorce and still start off a marriage on the right foot?
Medscape Business of Medicine, May 2012
A Fierce but Effective Way to Combat Accounts Receivable If A/R is mounting and some of it is long overdue, your current staff and billers might not make much headway. You need a tactical way to attack the problem.
UnCommon Sense® , December 2011
New AMA Head on Membership, the ACA, and Medicine's Future Dr. James Madara, of the American Medical Association, gives a candid interview on the nation's largest physician organization and whether it has any regrets about supporting the Affordable Care Act.
Medscape Internal Medicine, May 2012
Can a Hospital Say, 'Only Thin Doctors Can Work Here'? A Texas hospital refuses to hire overweight staff, including doctors and nurses. Is this ethical -- or sensible? A leading bioethicist gives his take on the situation.
Medscape Business of Medicine, May 2012
Malpractice: An Effective Ray of Hope for Doctors One effort to improve the malpractice situation for physicians is having some moderate success. How extensive it will be remains to be seen.
Medscape Business of Medicine, May 2012

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Malpractice Trends: Good News and Bad News Results from an analysis of more than 10,000 medical malpractice claims show that more than half resulted in litigation, with outcomes varying considerably by specialty.
Medscape Medical News, May 14, 2012
Lactobacillus Prophylaxis Less Helpful Than Antibiotics for UTI Women with recurrent urinary tract infections had a lower risk for recurrence when treated with prophylactic antibiotics than with prophylactic lactobacillus, but antibiotic resistance is a concern.
Medscape Medical News, May 14, 2012

New AMA Head on Membership, the ACA, and Medicine's Future Dr. James Madara, of the American Medical Association, gives a candid interview on the nation's largest physician organization and whether it has any regrets about supporting the Affordable Care Act.
Medscape Internal Medicine, May 9, 2012
Common Prostate Cancer Therapy Raises Risks Without Benefits Treating low- to moderate-risk prostate cancer with combined external-beam radiation and low-dose brachytherapy may produce worse side-effects with no additional benefits. Dr. Gerald Chodak discusses.
Medscape Urology, April 25, 2012