Ultrasound-First Nephrolithiasis Evaluation for Appropriate Patients Would Reduce U.S. Costs by Millions

Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers have demonstrated that a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)-first approach for evaluating nephrolithiasis in patients who meet certain criteria could produce substantial national cost savings, as well as clinical benefits.

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Disparities in Fertility Preservation Among Sexually and Gender Diverse Populations

A multidisciplinary team of Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School investigators are drawing attention to systemic barriers to fertility preservation among sexually and gender diverse populations.

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Patterns and Disparities in Telehealth Usage Across Surgical Specialties During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD, MBA, of the Department of Urology, and colleagues found that the usage of telehealth varied by surgical specialty during the COVD-19 pandemic, and their findings support previous data on socioeconomic disparities in telemedicine uptake.

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Urinary Incontinence Is Independent Predictor of Depression in Men and Socioeconomically Disadvantaged People in U.S.

An independent association between urinary incontinence (UI) and depression has been established, but it’s unclear which individuals with UI are at greatest risk of depression. In a new analysis, Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers report the risk is greatest among men and socioeconomically disadvantaged people.

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New Efficiency Score Advances the Potential for Fully Automated Ureteroscopic Skills Assessment

Building on previous work, Department of Urology researchers have devised a more robust surgeon efficiency score for ureteroscopy, applying computer vision and artificial intelligence. They aim to create a fully automated simulation-based system differentiating novice and expert ureteroscope handling.

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Meet Adam Kibel, MD, Newly Appointed Chair of the Department of Urology

Meet Adam Kibel, MD, the newly appointed chair of the new Department of Urology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Disease Center Leader, Urology at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

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Brigham Establishes Department of Urology, Appoints Adam Kibel, MD, as Inaugural Chair

On October 1, 2023, Brigham and Women’s Hospital elevated its Division of Urology to a Department of Urology—the Brigham’s first new clinical and academic department in a decade. Adam S. Kibel, MD, was appointed chair of the newly established Department.

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How Do Male Anxiety and Depression Affect IVF Outcomes, and Can Antidepressants Help?

A study conducted by six Brigham specialists explored the impact of men’s mental health on fertility treatment and found no difference in IVF outcomes among men with or without anxiety, regardless of antidepressant use. First author Zachary Walker, MD, discusses the paper’s key findings and clinical implications.

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Review: An Ecological Framework for Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Surgery

Racial/ethnic minority groups in the U.S. have higher mortality rates after surgical procedures than white individuals. Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers have developed an analytic model of four interconnected sets of macro-level factors that influence access to high-quality, evidence-based surgical care.

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Brigham Urology Hosts International Advances in Urologic Care Symposium

Image of coastline in the Dominican Republic

This fall, Brigham and Women’s Hospital faculty host an international scientific conference on urology in the Dominican Republic. Course directors Matthew Mossanen, MD, MPH, and Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD, MBA, describe what participants can expect from this unique experience and highlight important topics in the curriculum.

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