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We are saddened to announce the passing of Frank J. DeSantis, CAE, Executive Director of the WSAUA for 53 years and Executive Director Emeritus for 2 years. Recently, Frank had been experiencing challenges with breathing and congestive heart failure.  Frank made his transition on Saturday morning, April 25, 2020 at the age of 87. Some…

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…