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AUA Resources: AUA COVID-19 information: https://www.auanet.org/covid-19-info-center/covid-19-info-center Here is a link for information on small business loans:  https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp AUA also has two podcasts that may be useful:  https://www.auanet.org/covid-19-info-center/implications-for-your-business. Telehealth Resources: AMA quick guide to telemedicine in practice (AMA, 03/17/20) Medicare Telehealth Waiver Guidance: Key Takeaways (CMA, 03/17/20) Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet  (CMS, 03/17/20)…

Western Section AUA is proud to announce that Dr. Eila Skinner is the 2020 Distinguished Member Awardee and will be honored at the Members Business Meeting in Maui for her outstanding dedication and contributions to Urology. Dr. Eila Skinner is the Thomas A. Stamey Research Professor of Urology and Chair of the Department of Urology…

Many thanks to Dr. Barry for his thoughtful capturing and sharing of these pearls during the sessions in Monterey during the 2019 meeting. Making the foreskin retractable reduces UTIs in infant boys with vesicoureteral reflux. A reinforcing suture can prevent vasovasostomy separation. A traction device can increase penile length, improve ED scores and reduce the…

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.…