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...