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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer for men, both in the United States and worldwide. In 2019, nearly 175,000 US men will be told they have prostate cancer – that is one new case...

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer for men, both in the United States and worldwide. In 2019, nearly 175,000 US men will be told they have prostate cancer – that is one new case...

As part of its ongoing commitment to preserving men's access to prostate cancer screening, the American Urological Association (AUA) today applauded the introduction of H.R. 3534, the U.S....

June is National Men's Health month, a time of year when the Urology Care Foundation, the world's leading nonprofit urological health foundation, raises awareness about such urology-related...

The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced that Daniel Frendl, MD, PhD, has been named the 2019-2020 H. Logan Holtgrewe Legislative Fellow. This fellowship is designed to prepare...

The burden of urologic disease can affect not only a patient's physical health, but also their emotional and mental health. Five new studies being presented this year at the AUA Annual Meeting in...

Female pelvic health can impact a woman's overall wellness, and conditions such as voiding dysfunction and sexual pain can have significant impacts on quality of life. Three new studies being...

Today's consumer is faced with an abundance of information and advertising that promotes a wide range of treatments, medicines and alternative therapies. This information is not always easily...

Dietary and social habits can have significant impacts on urinary health, as evidenced by new studies being presented at the 2019 AUA Annual Meeting in Chicago. Four studies highlight the positive...

Prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment is an ever-changing field, with new research showcasing different ways to identify and manage patients with this disease. Three new abstracts –...

E-cigarettes, exposure to certain environmental factors, as well as human papillomavirus infection can increase the risk of developing bladder cancer, according to new data being presented this...

Today, the American Urological Association (AUA), a leading global urology association, and the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU), released a new...

The American Urological Association (AUA) announced today amendments to its clinical guideline on the Surgical Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Hyperplasia,...

Today, the American Urological Association (AUA), a leading global urology association, released a new clinical guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of early stage testicular cancer....

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the American Urological Association (AUA) today announced updates to their joint clinical guideline on adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy...

Today, the American Urological Association (AUA), a leading global urology association, released a new joint clinical guideline with the Canadian Urological Association (CAU) and Society of...

The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced updates to its Diagnosis and Treatment of Overactive Bladder (Non-neurogenic) in Adults Clinical Guideline, jointly released by the AUA...

The American Urological Association (AUA) is pleased to announce Marybeth Farquhar, PhD, MSN, RN has joined the organization as Executive Vice President of Research, Quality and Scientific...

Despite advances in digital technologies, growing consumer demand and regulatory changes encouraging the use of telemedicine, less than 12 percent of the 12,660 practicing urologists within the...

The Urology Care Foundation, the world's leading nonprofit urological health foundation and official foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA), is pleased to announce the following...

The American Urological Association (AUA) and the Urology Care Foundation—the official foundation of the AUA—are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Urology Care Foundation Research...

The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced its Board of Directors has approved Eugene Y. Rhee, MD, MBA as the new chair of its Public Policy Council. He will assume the role of...

The 2019 Urology Residency Match results released today by the Society of Academic Urologists (SAU) and the American Urological Association (AUA) show a record-high 83 percent of women...

January 18 is Match Day for the 2019 Urology Residency Match Program. On Match Day, hundreds of medical students from the United States, and around the world, will learn which location and U.S....

The American Urological Association (AUA) announced today the formation of a political action committee. The committee, officially known as the AUA Political Action Committee (AUAPAC) aims to...

The American Urological Association (AUA) is pleased to announce recipients of its 2019 AUA Awards Program. Each year, the AUA recognizes physicians, researchers, educators and other individuals...

The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced that Dr. Elizabeth "Brook" Brown has been named as the 2019 Gallagher Health Policy Scholar. The Gallagher Health Policy Scholarship is...

The Urology Care Foundation, the world's leading nonprofit urological health foundation and the official foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA), is pleased to announce the...

For a third year, the Urology Care Foundation, American Urological Association (AUA) and the Bladder Health Alliance – a coalition of groups representing physicians, patients and veterans –...

The American Urological Association (AUA) announced today J. Stephen Jones, MD, MBA, FACS as the incoming editor of Urology Practice, an official journal of the AUA. Dr. Jones currently is...

The American Urological Association (AUA) applauds the 103 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who signed a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema...

Three prominent medical societies today issued a new clinical guideline for physicians treating men with early-stage prostate cancer using external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). Adoption of the...

The Urology Care Foundation, the official foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA), announces three new public members at large, Jay G. Baitler, Ryan D. Drant and Michael W. Hodin,...

A multifaceted approach to treating men with orchialgia and chronic pelvic pain may lead to improvements in quality of life and less pain over time, according to data being presented at the 113th...

While nocturia and poor sleep quality have been linked to such daytime problems as difficulty concentrating, a general lack of energy and irritability or impulsive behaviors, three new studies...

Two studies examining the impact a therapeutic yoga program and proper toileting behaviors have on a woman's urinary function will be presented at the 113th Annual Meeting of the American...

Many couples with male factor infertility are being treated with intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) prior to the men being tested for an fertility issues, according to...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects 30 million men in the United States. Three new studies evaluating the prevalence of ED in certain populations, as well as ED treatments and their availability to...

Researchers will present new findings on a Korean FDA-approved robotic system, safety of testosterone therapy after prostate cancer and active surveillance protocol for low-risk prostate cancer...

Use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of prostate cancer is increasing, and brings added value to screening and surveillance, according to new studies being presented this year...

Two new studies examining environmental factors relating to bladder cancer and urinary stone disease will be presented at the 113th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA)....

The opioid crisis in the United States is widespread and affects many patients, including those undergoing various urologic procedures or those impacted by certain benign urologic conditions, such...

New diagnostic tests for prostate cancer, as well as new information about the impact of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on prostate cancer screening will be presented this...

The Urology Care Foundation, the world's leading nonprofit urological health foundation and the official foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA) is pleased to announce the 2018...

Today, the American Urological Association (AUA), a leading global urology association, announced updates to its Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC) clinical guideline, to incorporate new...

Today, the American Urological Association (AUA), a leading global urology association, released a new clinical guideline on the surgical management of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)...

The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced that New Hampshire urologist, Kevin Koo, MD, MPH, MPhil, has been named the 2018-2019 H. Logan Holtgrewe Legislative Fellow. This...

The American Urological Association (AUA), today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) final recommendation statement on Screening for...

Today, the American Urological Association (AUA), a leading global urology association, released a new clinical guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Defined as...

The American Urological Association (AUA), a leading global urology association, announced today that Barbara Hartford has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 1. As CFO,...

The American Urological Association (AUA) has named Jennifer Robles, MD, as its 2018 Science & Quality Fellow. Now in its second cycle, this program is designed to prepare the next generation of...

The American Urological Association (AUA), a leading global urology association, announced today it has released a new clinical guideline on the diagnosis and management of testosterone...

For the first time, the rising number of women in urology surpassed 20 percent of all practicing urologists under the age of 45. This new data, as well as further findings regarding the growing...

The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced a modernized structure to better align its international growth with its global footprint and to further develop wide-reaching...

Mike Haynes was known for impressive stats during his illustrious 14-year, Hall of Fame career in the NFL. His nine Pro Bowls, 46 interceptions and two career touchdowns led many to consider him...

The American Urological Association (AUA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 AUA Data Grants. The AUA Data Grants fund innovative research studies to address key knowledge gaps and...

The 2018 Urology Residency Match results released today by the Society of Academic Urologists (SAU) and the American Urological Association (AUA) show 86 percent of U.S. medical school seniors...

The American Urological Association (AUA) announced today the list of 2018 award recipients who will be recognized at the Association's Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA this May. Marking its...

LINTHICUM, MD, November 17, 2017- The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced that Dr. Jason Jameson has been selected as the 2018 Gallagher Health Policy Scholar. This program is...

The American Urological Association (AUA) and Sociedad Cubana de Urología (SCU) have partnered to present the 2nd Annual AUA/SCU Summit to be held November 8 at El Palacio de Convenciones in...

The Urology Care Foundation (UCF), the world's leading nonprofit urological health foundation and the official foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA), is pleased to announce...

The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced John D. Denstedt, MD, FRCSC, FACS, FCAHS, has been named Secretary-elect, a position he will assume in May 2018 with ratification at the...

November is National Bladder Health Month and, for a second year, the Urology Care Foundation, American Urological Association (AUA) and the Bladder Health Alliance – a coalition of groups...

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the start of football season and the time of year when the National Football League (NFL) and Urology Care Foundation renew their commitment...

The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced that Virginia urologist Dr. Joshua Langston has been named the 2017-2018 H. Logan Holtgrewe Legislative Fellow, a program that is designed...

Linthicum, MD, June 1, 2017— The Urology Care Foundation and the American Urological Association (AUA) are encouraging men to know their risk and talk to their doctor this month in honor of...

Two new studies being presented today at the 112th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) highlight two areas of interest for today's urologist: burnout and...

Data being presented at the 112th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) shows harmful links between the use of e-cigarettes and bladder cancer risk, and associates...

Two new studies evaluating the impact of cycling on the sexual health and urinary functions of men and women will be presented at a special press conference during the 112th Annual Meeting of the...

Opioid misuse and the dangers of using certain medications in the elderly are growing health concerns in the United States, as a growing body of knowledge demonstrates a potential need for...

Two sexually transmitted diseases – Zika virus and human papilloma virus (HPV) – are the focus of two new studies, which demonstrate that new techniques to test and prevent these viruses can...

Four studies examining female pelvic and sexual health, show promising results for women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), an association between low testosterone levels and...

The American Urological Association (AUA) today released a new list of recommendations regarding specific tests or treatments that are commonly ordered but not always necessary in urology, or...

A new study being presented at the 112th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) shows topical 4% benzocaine wipes improved the physical and psychological symptoms...

A series of studies evaluating the relationship between shift work, sleep disorders and a man's urologic health will be presented at a special press conference during the 112th Annual Meeting of...

Data being presented at the 112th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) shows new facts related to the impact of certain genetic mutations on the risk and...

New survey results show outcomes vary by gender regarding the degree of pornography use and sexual dysfunction. These will be presented during the 112th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American...

Active surveillance in men under 60, use of telemedicine in the management of prostate cancer and physicians' personal prostate cancer screening preferences will be highlighted today in a special...

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States, and is why the American Urological Association (AUA), in collaboration with the American Society for Radiation...

The American Urological Association (AUA), the largest urology association in the United States and the Urology Care Foundation, the nation's leading nonprofit urological health foundation, and...

With nearly 50 percent of women in the United States experiencing symptoms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), the American Urological Association (AUA), a leading global urology association and...

Today, a coalition of 15 physician and patient groups responded to the Draft Recommendation Statement on Prostate Cancer Screening issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF),...

The American Urological Association (AUA), together with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the Society of Urologic Oncology...

The American Urological Association (AUA), today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendation statement on Screening for...

Baltimore, MD, March 13, 2017 — The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced its Board of Directors has approved David F. Penson, MD, MPH as the new chair of its Science & Quality...

Baltimore, MD, March 9, 2017 —Today, the American Urological Association (AUA)shared online findings from the 2015 inaugural Practicing Urologists Across the Globe census report. Aimed at...

BALTIMORE, MD—The American Urological Association (AUA), a premier urologic association, today announced the initiation of a pilot program through the new Physician Scientist Residency Training...

BALTIMORE, MD—As part of an ongoing commitment to maintaining patient access to prostate cancer screening, a coalition of physicians and patient groups today applauded the decision by the U.S....

Baltimore, MD, February 7, 2017—The American Urological Association (AUA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2017 AUA Data Grant Awards. These awards fund research proposals that...

BALTIMORE, MD, February 3, 2017—The Society of Academic Urologists (SAU) and American Urological Association (AUA) are pleased to announce the results from this year’s highly competitive...

BALTIMORE, MD, January 30, 2017 –The American Urological Association (AUA) and the Urology Care Foundation, together with the Bladder Health Alliance – a coalition of groups representing...

BALTIMORE, MD, January 26, 2017–The American Urological Association (AUA) is pleased to announce that Ian M. Thompson Jr., MD has been appointed to the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Board...

Baltimore, MD, January 13, 2017 -- The American Urological Association (AUA), a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, announced its support for the USPSTF Transparency and Accountability...

Baltimore, MD, January 3, 2017–The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced the list of 2017 AUA Award recipients who will be recognized at the Association’s Annual Meeting in...

BALTIMORE, MD, December 7, 2016- The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced that James M. Dupree, MD, MPH, has been selected as the 2017 Gallagher Health Policy Scholar. This...

Baltimore, MD, December 6, 2016— The American Urological Association (AUA) is pleased to announce William “Bill” A. Glover has joined the organization as Executive Vice President of...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2016, 10:30 a.m. Baltimore, MD, November 30, 2016—Dr. John H. Lynch, prominent urologist and prostate cancer survivor, testified before Congress today on...

LINTHICUM, MD, November 21, 2016 –The American Urological Association (AUA) and the Urology Care Foundation, together with the Bladder Health Alliance – a coalition of groups representing...

Linthicum, MD, November 17, 2016—As part of its ongoing participation in the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely campaign, the American Urological Association today recognized Dr. Danil Makarov...

Linthicum, MD, November 7, 2016—The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced that Urology of Indiana, one of the earliest participants in the AUA Quality (AQUA) Registry, will be...