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CME articles from Renal & Urology News

Renal & Urology News, a monthly publication that reports on clinical news for both nephrologists and urologists, delivers high-quality CME articles with each monthly issue. See below for a list of CME articles from Renal & Urology News available on myCME.com. Click here to visit the Renal & Urology News Web site.

Latest CME Articles

Managing Bone Loss Associated with Androgen Deprivation Therapy

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

From the June 2013 Renal & Urology News. In this article, we review some of the key aspects of bone health that urologists should take into consideration when managing PCa patients.

Medical and Surgical Management of Bladder Outlet Obstruction

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

From the May 2013 Renal & Urology News. Treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia has evolved from surgical therapy to medical monotherapy, and now combination therapy.

Adrenal Masses: Often Incidental, Not Always Insignificant

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

From the April 2013 Renal & Urology News. Given the frequency with which these lesions are found, urologists and nephrologists should be familiar with their evaluation.

Thyroid Functional Disease in Dialysis Patients

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From the March 2013 Renal & Urology News. Emerging data suggest that thyroid hormone deficiency may be associated with greater cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in this population.

Pre-treatment Percutaneous Biopsy of Small Renal Masses

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From the February 2013 Renal & Urology News. Urologists typically treat a renal cortical mass without biopsy, but this should be re-evaluated in the era of the incidental small renal cortical neoplasm.

The Association Between Kidney Failure and Renal Cell Carcinoma

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From the January 2013 Renal & Urology News. Scientific speculation suggests that uremic toxins, viral mediators, and immune inhibition could play a role in malignant transformation.

Current Controversies Surrounding PSA Screening

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From the December 2012 Renal & Urology News. This review highlights some of the controversies currently surrounding prostate cancer screening.

Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: Guidelines for Treatment

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From the November 2012 Renal & Urology News. The routine incorporation of NMIBC guidelines will reduce variation in care by closing the gap on inappropriate delivery, whether over- or underuse.

The Evaluation and Treatment of Resistant Hypertension

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From the October 2012 Renal & Urology News. With increased incidence of obesity—and higher caloric and salt intake—in the general population, resistant hypertension is more prevalent than ever.

Adrenal Hypertension: A Current Guide to Diagnosis

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From the September 2012 Renal & Urology News. Given the intimate anatomical and physiological relationship of the adrenals to the kidney, an understanding of adrenal disease is imperative for urologists and nephrologists alike.

An Update: Radiation or Surgery for Prostate Cancer

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From the August 2012 Renal & Urology News. The management of patients with high-risk prostate cancer represents one of the biggest challenges today, with little consensus on optimal treatment.

Part II: Current Treatment Options for Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

This program provides physicians with the most current information about managing patients with neurogenic OAB to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Clinical Challenges and Renal Considerations in Managing Gout: Part III

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

Management approaches are outlined for a patient with a history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and nephrolithiasis.

An Update on the Management of Lupus Nephritis

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

This activity provides instruction on the latest understanding of the pathogenesis and disease course of SLE-related lupus nephritis as well as the classification scheme for lupus nephritis and approaches to treating the condition.

Managing Bone Disease in Kidney Transplant Recipients

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

Pre-existing renal osteodystrophy at the time of transplantation, reduced renal function, and transplantation-specific therapies are contributing factors to managing bone disease in renal transplant patients.

Part I: Assessment and Diagnostic Strategies for Neurogenic Bladder

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

From the May 2012 Renal & Urology News: Diagnostics and treatment options for NGB are continually advancing, and clinicians need to remain up-to-date to accurately assess and optimally manage patients.

Clinical Challenges and Renal Considerations in Managing Gout: Part II

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

A case study involving a 65-year-old man with chronic kidney disease and acute attacks of pain, swelling, and erythema in the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

Clinical Challenges and Renal Considerations in Managing Gout: Part I

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

From the March 2012 Renal & Urology News: A case study examines the treatment of hyperuricemia and gout in a 57-year-old postmenopausal renal transplant recipient with intermittent gout attacks.

The Management of Patients After Renal Transplantation

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From the February 2012 Renal & Urology News. Patients who undergo renal transplantation require complex care that involves a diligent, multidisciplinary approach.

An Update on Robotic-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy

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From the January 2012 Renal & Urology News: Short-term outcomes from early institutional experiences have confirmed the safety and feasibility of RPN, even for anatomically complex tumors.

A Nephrologic Perspective on the Management of Gout

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From the December 2011 Renal & Urology News: Gout is increasingly recognized in patients with chronic kidney disease, but the proper dosing regimen for traditional agents has not been well studied in this patient group.

Examining the Pharmacoeconomics of Advanced Prostate Cancer

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM
1.00 / CE for Nurses

From the November 2011 Renal & Urology News: In determining prostate cancer treatment, physicians should discuss preferences, values, and expectations with patients, including life expectancy, adverse events, and costs.

Hyponatremia: An Update on the Management of SIADH

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From the October 2011 Renal & Urology News:Therapeutic options for SIADH have been significantly enhanced with the introduction of specific vasopressin receptor antagonists.

Intermittent ADT in Prostate Cancer: A Step-by-Step Approach

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM
1.00 / CE for Nurses

From the September 2011 Renal & Urology News: In select patients, the use of intermittent therapy does not appear to negatively affect overall survival and is associated with fewer adverse events and improved quality of life, including better sexual activity.

Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: An Update

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

From the August 2011 Renal & Urology News: Etiology and treatment is clearly defined for infectious prostatic syndromes, but not for chronic pelvic pain syndrome. In addition, patients tend to be heterogeneous in presentation and in response to treatment. Thus a clinical phenotyping system may prove helpful in classifying patients ...

Cause-Specific Outcomes Associated with Hypovitaminosis D: Part 2

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From the July 2011 Renal & Urology News: The complex biological actions of vitamin D suggest its involvement in a host of physiologic processes and in the development of various pathologies. This second installment discusses the harmful effects of low vitamin D levels.

Vitamin D and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With and Without CKD: Part 1

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

From the June 2011 Renal and Urology News: Research has shown that vitamin D deficiency has a role in the progressive loss of kidney function as well as increased mortality. This article reviews studies that describe the incidence, prevalence, and adverse outcomes of hypovitaminosis D in various populations.

Relationships of Testosterone and Prostate Cancer: A 2011 Perspective

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

From the May 2011 Renal and Urology News: Experts discuss hypogonadism treatment for patients at risk for or diagnosed with prostate cancer, and define the role testosterone plays in prostate cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and growth.

IgA Nephropathy: An Update on Diagnosis and Management

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From the April 2011 Renal and Urology News: Integrate short- and long-term treatment strategies designed to ensure preservation of renal function and better long-term prognosis for patients with IgA nephropathy.

Classifying Histologic Subtypes of Renal Cell Carcinoma

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

From the March 2011 Renal and Urology News: With renal cell carcinoma on the rise in some populations, urologists and oncologists are rethinking their approach on several points: Has the disease itself changed? Do we need to refine our techniques in treating RCC? How can we improve prognoses?

Managing Patients Following a Negative Prostate Biopsy

2.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

From the February 2011 Renal and Urology News: There is no consensus on how to manage this heterogeneous growing population, so this article addresses the issues that must be understood to navigate the scenario posed by patients that have had a prior negative biopsy.

Parathyroid Hormone, Alkaline Phosphatase and FGF-23

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

From the January 2011 Renal and Urology News: The management of chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD) is central to the care of patients with kidney disease. Key to these efforts is the availability of clinically accessible biomarkers that can help distinguish between a wide variety of bone and mineral ...

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