Urology Care Podcast Urology Care Podcast
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- Health & Fitness
The Urology Care Foundation is the official foundation of the American Urological Association. We support reliable patient education on urology health issues. Learn more at UrologyHealth.org.
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What is Urology? with Dr. Kevin McVary
Our guest is Dr. Kevin McVary, Director of the Center for Male Health and Professor in the Department of Urology at the Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center. He helps to answer the question, "What is Urology?" and gives insight into what it takes to become a urologist.
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April 25, 2024 -
Clinical Trial Basics with Dr. Nitin Yerram
Our guest is Dr. Nitin Yerram, director of urologic research and director of urologic oncology at Hackensack University Medical Center, in the department of urology. He talks with us about what you should know about clinical trials so patients and caregivers can be more informed.
Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any topic section:
0:41 - Introduction
1:00 - What is a clinical trial?
2:13 - Phase of a clinical trial
5:20 - Could clinical trials offer better care than standard treatments?
6:48 - Who should take part in a clinical trial?
8:12 - Benefits of taking part in a clinical trial
9:54 - Positive feedback about clinical trials
12:14 - Questions for patients and caregivers to ask their doctor
13:23 - Privacy and rights of the patient during a clinical trial
16:10 - Fees to know about with clinical trials
17:25 - Where to find resources about clinical trials
19:21 - Final thoughts
Supported by an independent educational grant from Merck.
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March 28, 2024 -
Urology Mythbusters: Truth vs. Myth with Dr. Kyle Richards and Dr. Ruchika Talwar
We have two guests with us who specialize in urologic oncology to talk urology mythbusters. Dr Kyle Richards is a urologist at the University of Wisconsin and Dr. Ruchika Talwar is a urologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Want to know the truth behind these urologic mythbusters? Listen along and put your knowledge to the test!
Topics covered:
-Holding your urine and bladder problems
-Vasectomies
-Kegel exercises
-Penile fractures
-UTIs
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February 22, 2024 -
Women’s Health Series: Sexual Health during Menopause Goes Beyond Just Having Sex
The goal of this podcast is to talk about changes in sexual and vaginal health that women may have during menopause, as well as ways to help. We discuss how sexual and vaginal health may impact quality of life, and how seeking help for these changes may go beyond just having sex. We have Dr. Suzette Sutherland back with us to discuss this topic.
Patient resources provided through the generous support of Astellas.
For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living…gyhealth-extra.
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December 20, 2023 -
Women’s Health Series: The Role of Hormones during Menopause
This is the second podcast of a three-part series, and the goal of this podcast is to talk about what women may go through during menopause and how hormones like estrogen and other hormone-free aids can help.
In this podcast, we talk about quality of life and why it may be of great value to know that the changes in symptoms women experience can be managed and do not just have to be a part of aging. We have with us, again, Dr. Suzette Sutherland to discuss this topic with us.
Patient resources provided through the generous support of Astellas.
For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living…gyhealth-extra.
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December 18, 2023 -
Women’s Health Series: Perimenopause, Menopause and You
This is the first podcast of a three-part series, and the goal of this podcast is to help people learn about perimenopause and menopause, and talk about ways to help with these changes.
In this podcast, we talk about midlife and menopausal symptoms such as vasomotor or hot flashes, changes in women's menstrual cycles, mood and sleep changes, bladder leaks and sexual health and vaginal changes. We have Dr. Suzette Sutherland with us to discuss this topic.
Patient resources provided through the generous support of Astellas.
For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra.
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December 14, 2023