Grand Rounds in Urology Contributing Editor Neil H. Baum, MD, Professor of Urology at Tulane Medical School, provides thoughtful advice for generating patient referrals from physicians and non-physicians. He encourages physicians to personally meet all referring physicians, share up-to-date practice information, and offer value-adds such as providing a brief written summary to a medical question.
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Robert Princenthal, MD, describes the transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) procedure, highlighting its flexibility, effectiveness, and histological benefits.
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Mark A. Moyad, MD, MPH, the Jenkins/Pokempner Director of Preventive/Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the Department of Urology at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, reports on the latest trends in men’s health and related research. Covering topics from blood pressure to vitamin D, Dr. Moyad brings levity to the array with a “hot or not” rating.
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Phillip J. Koo, MD, Division Chief of Diagnostic Imaging and Northwest Region Oncology Physician Executive at the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Phoenix, Arizona, discusses the expansion of the role and utility of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in the management of prostate cancer. He highlights the fact that this next-generation imaging (NGI) technology will lead to changes to diagnostic approach and management, explaining that a landscape change is imminent as NGI is poised to fundamentally change the medical management of prostate cancer.
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Grand Rounds in Urology Contributing Editor Neil H. Baum, MD, Professor of Urology at Tulane Medical School, presents on the impact distractions have on the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Baum reviews data on the role distracted driving plays in fatal car crashes before drawing a parallel to distractions in the exam room. He concludes that physicians should avoid and eliminate distractions in their practice by using technology to avoid data entry during an exam and setting criteria for permissible interruptions.
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