Trends in Urology & Men's Health

Kirby, Roger

doi: 10.1002/tre.862pmid: N/A

In this editorial, Professor Roger Kirby, Editor‐in‐Chief of Trends in Urology and Men's Health, reflects on why a significant number of junior doctors are choosing to leave medicine and the key to retaining them.

Gilmore, William; Gilmore, Sir Ian

doi: 10.1002/tre.863pmid: N/A

Men have always been at greater risk of harm than women from alcohol use, but the pandemic may have exacerbated the problem. Healthcare professionals can support public health colleagues in calling for government‐led initiatives to tackle alcohol availability.

Sze, Christina; Chughtai, Bilal; Kaplan, Steven A

doi: 10.1002/tre.864pmid: N/A

While there is a prolific list of minimally invasive procedures for lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic obstruction, the American Urological Association has yet to define their roles in the treatment algorithm. Therefore, it remains a challenge for urologists to identify the most appropriate treatment option for a particular patient.

Raptis, Dimitri; Imber, Charles

doi: 10.1002/tre.865pmid: N/A

A number of options are available to treat liver cancer, from non‐invasive techniques to surgery. However, as with so many diseases, prevention is the best approach: identification of high‐risk groups and behaviours plays a key role along with strategies to mitigate risk.

Gordon, Andrew; Scott, Humphrey

doi: 10.1002/tre.866pmid: N/A

Developments in screening and management of colorectal cancer may improve outcomes in a disease that is common and whose incidence is increasing in younger patients.

Kovacic, James; Chung, Amanda

doi: 10.1002/tre.867pmid: N/A

Overactive bladder is common, underdiagnosed and undertreated. It is challenging to manage but evidence‐based guidelines provide a pathway to effective treatments that will help people with the disease.

Grewal, Simran; Jawad, Ali S

doi: 10.1002/tre.868pmid: N/A

While osteoporosis is more common in women, older men are at greater risk of mortality in hospital from fracture; they also have more osteoporosis‐associated complications. Risk assessment, screening and treatment are therefore important for men as well as women.

Tyrer, Peter

doi: 10.1002/tre.869pmid: N/A

Ideas promulgated in social media about personality disorder being a misogynistic diagnosis are far from true. Nevertheless, healthcare professionals should realise that personality problems are ubiquitous and cannot be ignored. With understanding they can be overcome.

Kirby, Roger

doi: 10.1002/tre.870pmid: N/A

Life as a clinician has never been more challenging. Developing and maintaining good habits can be an effective tool not only to sustain a career but also to enhance one's professional skill and application to the benefit of all.

Kirby, Mike

doi: 10.1002/tre.871pmid: N/A

Professor Mike Kirby, Editor of Trends in Urology and Men's Health, picks some interesting recent papers and highlights the ‘take‐home’ messages.