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Yale Medicine Physicians On 'Top Docs’ List
Connecticut Magazine’s 2017 “Top Docs” list includes 67 Yale Medicine physicians, who were selected based on a survey of their peers.
3 May 2017
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Yale Medicine physicians are among Connecticut’s ‘Top Doctors’
Connecticut Magazine’s 2016 Top Doctors listing includes 60 Yale Medical Group physicians.
1 Apr 2016
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46 Yale doctors make New York magazine’s best list
They include a diversity of specialists.
10 Jun 2014
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Telehealth Bridges the Gap
Telehealth capabilities allow families and pediatric providers to easily consult with Yale Medicine specialists in outpatient and inpatient settings, enabling many newborns, children and adolescents to receive the care they need close to home.
Source: Greenwich Hospital's "Health Extensions"
15 Jun 2022
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How Cancer Changes Your Sex Life—and What You Can Do About It
Yale programs focus on treating sexual dysfunction in men and women after cancer.
Source: Yale Medicine
13 Jun 2022
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Yale Urology Surgeon Part of "Restoration" Film
Art and science mesh in a new short film, featuring Yale School of Medicine Associate Professor of Urology, Sarah Lambert, MD.
3 Jun 2022
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Clinical Practice Experience With Avelumab First-Line Maintenance in Urothelial Carcinoma
For clinicians treating patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, merely considering the best first-line therapy is not enough; they also consider what can be done to extend responses and subsequent therapies in the natural course of the disease. Recent evidence supports use of first-line switch maintenance therapy, or “line 1.5,” with immunotherapeutic agents such as avelumab (Bavencio) that can lead to strong results in patients whose cancer responds to or remains stable following chemotherapy.
Source: CancerNetwork
31 May 2022
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Are Vasectomies Reversible?: Everything to Know
If you're one of the many people considering a vasectomy, it's helpful to know certain details before getting one. As with any medical procedure, it's key to consult with a primary care doctor or urologist first to make sure you're making the best decision for yourself. Read on to learn more about this popular and permanent form of birth control.
Source: CNET
20 May 2022
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13 Yale Urology Physicians Named "Top Doctors" for 2022
Kudos to Yale Urology faculty who made Connecticut Magazine's 2022 "Top Doctors" list.
12 May 2022
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Vaccines Make COVID-19 Possible Side Effect [Erectile Dysfunction] Less Likely
Yale Medicine urologist Dr. Stanton Honig is a nationally known expert on male fertility, sexual medicine and surgery. He weighed in on male sexual function during the pandemic, pointing out that with so many more men vaccinated now, the dangers are not high for such side effects.
Source: WTNH News 8
10 May 2022
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Yale Urology's Legacy and Look Forward
Past, present, and potential leaders of Yale urology take a look back, while remaining future focused.
9 May 2022
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PSA Density is Complementary to Prostate MP-MRI PI-RADS Scoring System for Risk Stratification of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer
While prostate multiparametric-magnetic resonance imaging (MP-MRI) has improved the diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer (CSPC), the complementary use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels to risk-stratify for CSPC requires further study. The objective of this project was to determine if prostate MP-MRI and PSA can provide complementary insights into CSPC risk stratification.
Source: Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases Journal
6 May 2022
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Ask the Expert: What’s the Role of Estrogen in a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis?
Twenty-five-year-old research suggested that high levels of testosterone in African American men (as compared to white and Asian men) were partly to blame for incidences of prostate cancer. But more recent studies suggest that estradiol hormones paint a fuller picture of Black people’s chance of receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis. Read on for a comprehensive look at the most recent science and news behind this:
Source: Healthline
1 Apr 2022
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Assisted reproductive technology cycles involving male factor infertility in the United States, 2017–2018: data from the National Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance System
Overview: To describe the prevalence and treatment characteristics of assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles involving specific male factor infertility diagnoses in the United States.
Source: F&S Reports
25 Mar 2022
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Dr. Petrylak Highlights the Latest Advances in Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
Immunotherapy and targeted therapies have revolutionized the treatment paradigm in metastatic urothelial cancer, with more advances to come on the horizon, explained Daniel P. Petrylak, MD, in a discussion at the 15th Annual Interdisciplinary Prostate Cancer Congress® and Other Genitourinary Malignancies.
Source: Urology Times
22 Mar 2022
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Toradol to Reduce Ureteroscopy Symptoms Trial (TRUST)
Ketorolac during ureteroscopy is associated with a 37% reduction in narcotic requirement and is an independent predictor of decreased peri-operative narcotic needs. These findings show that intra-operative use of ketorolac effectively reduces narcotic requirements and should be considered independently or as part of a multimodal pain control protocol, unless otherwise contraindicated.
Source: Urology [the "Gold Journal"]
18 Mar 2022
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Dr. Humphrey Discusses Takeaways from NY GU 2022 in RCC/Bladder Cancer
Peter A. Humphrey, MD, PhD, provides an overview of some important takeaways in bladder and kidney cancer that were discussed at the 15th Annual Interdisciplinary Prostate Cancer Congress® and Other Genitourinary Malignancies. Humphrey is a professor of pathology and the director of genitourinary pathology at the Yale School of Medicine.
Source: Urology Times
16 Mar 2022
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7 Reasons Why Your Pee Has an Unusual Odor
The smell of your pee can vary day-to-day, or even from morning to night. However, if your pee smells particularly funky, especially if it lasts longer than one day, you may want to consider seeking medical attention. Here are eight reasons why your pee might smell, and what to do about it:
Source: Insider
4 Mar 2022
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NCCN Guidelines for Early Detection for Prostate Cancer Version 2.2021
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical practice guideline on early detection of prostate cancer is typically updated annually. During 2021, however, there have been significant changes in this area, including the utilization of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI), the role of DRE in prostate cancer screening, the definition of certain groups at increased risk of prostate cancer, evaluation of germline mutations, and management of high grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia.
Source: Doc Wire News
17 Jan 2022
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Maine Diver Riley Clark Beats Cancer and Returns to the Pool
Riley Clark is thankful for the medical team at Smilow Cancer Hospital for their help on his journey.
Source: WABI
22 Oct 2021