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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Urology for November 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.<\/p>\n
FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A major update of the United States’ system for approving medical devices was announced yesterday by the Food and Drug Administration.<\/p>\n CBS\/AP News<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Men Should Avoid ‘Rhino’ Sexual Enhancement Products, FDA Says<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning men that “Rhino” products promising better sex may pose serious health risks.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patient and family partnership in care should include treatment of patients and families with dignity and respect, their active engagement in all aspects of care, and their contribution to the improvement of health care systems and education of health care professionals, according to a position paper published online Nov. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Position Paper<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Millions of workers gained insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without adverse effects on labor markets, according to a report published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute.<\/p>\n Report: How Have Workers Fared Under the ACA?<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: 8.8 Percent Uninsured in U.S. in First Half of 2018<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In the first six months of 2018, 8.8 percent of U.S. individuals of all ages were uninsured, which was not significantly different from 2017, according to a report published Nov. 15 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Name-Brand Medications Driving Spike in U.S. Drug Spending<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Rising drug spending in the United States is being fueled by expensive name-brand prescription medicines, a new study shows.<\/p>\n NBC News<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n Blue Cross Blue Shield Report<\/a><\/p>\n Patient Experiences Shed Light on Diagnostic Errors<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Data from patient- and family-reported error narratives indicate that problems related to patient-physician interactions are major contributors to diagnostic errors, according to a study published in the November issue of Health Affairs<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n AMA to Collect Data on Suicide Among Doctors-in-Training<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — By collecting data on suicides by medical students, residents, and fellows, the American Medical Association hopes to identify ways to reduce suicides among doctors-in-training. The data collection policy was approved at a meeting yesterday.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Urinary Incontinence Common in Women Over 50 Years<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of women older than 50 years report having urinary incontinence, according to the results of the National Poll on Healthy Aging, published on Nov. 1.<\/p>\n National Poll on Healthy Aging<\/a><\/p>\n In-Hospital Infection May Up Readmission After Stroke<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For patients with ischemic stroke, infection during stroke hospitalization is associated with increased odds of 30-day readmission, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in Stroke<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Zoliflodacin Seems Effective for Some Gonococcal Infections<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Oral zoliflodacin, which inhibits DNA biosynthesis, seems effective for urogenital and rectal gonococcal infections but is less effective for pharyngeal infections, according to a study published in the Nov. 8 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Medicaid Expansion Approved in Three Republican-Leaning States<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Hundreds of thousands more low-income Americans could get health insurance after voters in three Republican-leaning states approved Medicaid expansion in the midterm elections.<\/p>\n CNBC<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n Abx-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Tied to Clinical Failure in UTI<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Community-onset urinary tract infection (UTI) due to extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant (ESC-R) Enterobacteriaceae (EB) is significantly associated with clinical failure, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The federal government website where Americans can sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is up and running, officials said yesterday.<\/p>\n AP News<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n HealthCare.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent Among CPG Authors<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is a high prevalence of financial conflicts of interest among authors of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) related to high-revenue medications and in gastroenterology, according to two research letters published online Oct. 29 in JAMA Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text – Khan (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text – Combs (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n