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Attendees “take aways” – Monterey 2019
Thanks to all attendees who contributed these comments during the 2019 Monterey Meeting as to “how they will change their practice” Confirm MDx plus MRI for PSA elevation after meg biopsy. Earlier chemo in mCaP Refer transgender candidates to a multidisciplinary program Take CPT surveys better. Improve evaluation for UTI/ monitor hypospadias repair results better.…
Read MoreMonterey 2019 Meeting Highlights
Monterey Meeting Highlights Attendance was strong with 435 urologists and 80 allied health professionals. Overall attendance was 862. Congratulations to Dr. Kathleen Kobashi, General Chair, for a very successful and highly rated meeting. . ■ Meeting Photos Click here to see some Monterey meeting photos ■ Award Winners Click here to view the Mainstream newsletter…
Read MoreWSAUA President, Jeffrey Frankel, MD receives Inaugural Herb Sohn Award
Western Section AUA is proud to announce that Dr. Jeffrey Frankel, 2019 WSAUA President, has received the Herb Sohn Award for excellence in advocacy for urology. The award was presented at the AACU meeting on October 13, 2019, Washington, DC. The Award is intended to be presented to a urologist who has demonstrated vision, leadership…
Read MoreTripler Army Medical Center study published in the October issue of The Journal of Urology
Using Opioids After Vasectomy May Trigger Persistent Use: Study By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking opioids after a vasectomy doesn’t improve pain control and is associated with increased risk of persistent use of the addictive painkillers months later, a new study says. It included 228 men who had…
Read More95th Annual Meeting Monterey Meeting approved for max 35.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Program approved for a maximum of 35.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Dear Western Section Member, Just a quick update to let you know that we will soon be sending links to the digital version of the Program Book and other course materials for your review. So far, we have over 430 urologists and Allied…
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