by Dr. Lawrence Newman | Jul 16, 2016 | kidney cancer, patient wait times, urologist
Why Are There Patient Wait Times? Patient wait times can sometimes be an issue and I wanted to discuss why they can vary quite a bit and depend on many factors. A physician could be late due to a longer surgery than expected, or an emergency consult. As for me, I will...
by Dr. Lawrence Newman | Jun 29, 2016 | penile fracture, penis, peyronie's disease, urologist, urology, xiaflex
Peyronie’s Disease is a condition of the penis caused by scar tissue which can be painful and can also cause the penis to have an abnormal bend in it, especially erect. It is usually thought to occur due to a penile injury during intercourse when a poorly-aimed thrust...
by Dr. Lawrence Newman | Jun 17, 2016 | prostate cancer, prostate cancer screening, psa, urologist, urologists
Here is an update on prostate cancer screening and PSA. At the time of the largest international meeting of urologists in early May of 2016, new analysis of a study that the US Preventative Services Task Force had used heavily in defending their recommendations has...
by Dr. Lawrence Newman | Jun 2, 2016 | bladder cancer, ED, urologist, urologists, urology, viagra
Headlines all over the world, Facebook, Twitter, you name it are lighting up with a huge news item, namely that a fast acting Viagra patch has been created. The only disappointment if you read carefully is that it may be ready in …just a few years time. Well how...
by Dr. Lawrence Newman | May 18, 2016 | hydrocele, spermatocele, swollen testicle, testicle conditions, testicular cancer, ultrasound, urologist, urologists, urology
This is Balls Blog – Part Two. We have recently reviewed painful testicle conditions. Now we will discuss some that are not typically painful. These conditions usually present as enlargement or swelling as the noticeable symptom. And they vary as to whether they...
by Dr. Lawrence Newman | Apr 28, 2016 | epididymitis, testicles, urologist, urologists, urology
As my boys grew up and got ready to head off to college, one by one, we scheduled ‘The Talk’ which was done over a steak dinner out, just the two of us, to their dread as the day approached. One of the important questions I asked them was what their most important...
by Dr. Lawrence Newman | Apr 27, 2016 | American Urological Association, blood tests, Medicare, prostate cancer, psa, urologist, urologists
As you may or may not be aware, Medicare was actually considering punishing physicians for ordering PSA blood tests for patients who did not fall into the Medicare approved categories. The considered policy was posted and there was an opportunity for comments from the...
by Dr. Lawrence Newman | Apr 8, 2016 | ejaculation, penis, prostate, prostate cancer, Uncategorized, urology
Just What the Doctor Ordered!!! Ejaculation!!! Well there is an addendum to the age old saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And face it…not everyone likes apples. Finally some good evidence that increased frequency of safe sex and more frequent...
by Dr. Lawrence Newman | Apr 1, 2016 | prostate, prostate biopsy, prostate cancer, testing
Huge breakthroughs may be upon us with respect to various prostate cancer molecular testing that can supplement not only PSA results but also biopsy results to help guide the evaluation of PSA and prostate cancer. The testing is not only genetic but also what is...
by Dr. Lawrence Newman | Mar 26, 2016 | bladder, foley catheter, prostate, prostate problems
What is a coude foley? Is it a germ, like when you were a kid nobody wanted to get cooties? Nope. A coude foley is actually a good thing, not a bad thing, and it is a name of French derivation, and it is pronounced ‘couday’. It is a type of urinary catheter called a...