Obesity linked to higher risk of kidney stones

January 18, 2010 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obese people are more likely to develop kidney stones than normal weight individuals, but severe obesity doesn't seem to further increase risk, research in the Journal of Urology shows.

Robot prostate surgery has downsides, needs more data

January 11, 2010 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Considering having a surgeon remove your cancerous prostate using a robot? You might want to see a surgeon who has done at least 80 operations for the best results, according to the authors of a new research review.

Exercise may prevent incontinence from prostate surgery

January 7, 2010 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A healthy weight and regular exercise may help protect men from one of the most common side effects of prostate cancer surgery, a new study suggests.

Blood in the urine? Check with a microscope

December 28, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When a dipstick test suggests there's blood in the urine, the next step should be to examine a sample of the urine under a microscope to make sure the dipstick result is accurate, according to medical guidelines - but often the patient is sent directly to see a specialist, or for further testing.

Devices for pelvic disorder often have side effects

December 11, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Vaginal inserts designed to treat a condition called pelvic organ prolapse may have high rates of complications in the long term, a new study suggests.

Safety data from kid drug trials often unpublished

December 9, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When drugs approved for adults are studied in youngsters, the research yields important safety data that could guide the use of these medications in children, a report published this week indicates.

Depression may up risk of a leaky bladder in women

November 26, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women who suffer from major depression are at greater risk of developing urinary incontinence than women of the same age who are not depressed, new research shows.

Moderate exercise may lower prostate cancer risk

November 6, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who regularly get moderate exercise may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer -- including aggressive, fast-growing tumors, a new study finds.

Trying forceps before C-section may not raise risks

October 28, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Attempting to aid a difficult childbirth with forceps instead of immediately performing a C-section may not raise the risks to the baby in most cases, a new study suggests.

Sanofi gets FDA warning over Uroxatral promotion

October 27, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a warning letter to Sanofi-Aventis accusing the French drugmaker of distributing misleading promotional material on its Uroxatral treatment for urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.

Long-term risks of Viagra use unclear

October 8, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The popular erectile dysfunction drug Viagra is associated with a number of side effects, but data on long-term harms are still lacking, according to a review of 49 published studies.

Moderate exercise may lower prostate cancer risk

September 29, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ready for another reason to exercise? Men who exercise at even moderate levels may have a lower risk of prostate cancer than sedentary men, a new study suggests.

Early form of breast cancer may need new name

September 25, 2009 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - A common, nonmalignant tumor of the breast called ductal carcinoma in-situ or DCIS may need a name change because the word "carcinoma" scares so many women, a U.S. panel of experts said on Thursday.

Men with rare gender disorder can still have kids

September 18, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men with a rare disorder in which they carry extra female genes can still have children if they undergo a surgical procedure for collecting their sperm, according to a new study.

Medical societies push standards for robotic surgery

September 18, 2009 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Surgeons are increasingly turning to high-tech robotic equipment to operate on patients with prostate cancer and other conditions, but some medical authorities worry about inadequate training and lax standards among practitioners.