Urologic Nursing back issues from June 2002:
Using humor in our daily lives. (President's Message).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002; ... Humor is individualized. Two people might disagree on what they find funny. But laughter is a physical act that's universal and healthy. Laughter is the body's response to humor. The following are some definitions of humor: * Any intervention that promotes health and wellness by ...
Windows. (Editorial).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002; ... Our lives are a series of windows and doors. Sometimes I dream of mine. Sometimes I see them clearly in another's eyes. Sometimes I don't like what I see. But I can turn away and analyze. A window is meant to look through, to observe. A door is meant to walk through, to join with, and to ...
A prostate cancer primer. (Continuing Education).
Jun 01, 2002; ... Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed malignancy in men and remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths among this population. Early screening and diagnosis, advances in preventive techniques, and existing cutting-edge treatments are part of a multidimensional ...
Rules to follow before advising patients on dietary supplements/alternative medicine: Part II. (Continuing Education Complementary Medicine).
Jun 01, 2002; ... Five rules for health care professionals to follow when patients inquire about complementary/alternative medicine are outlined. Suggestions include having health care professionals direct patients toward more objective medical articles such as reviews and editorials and to encourage ...
Characteristics of North American urodynamic centers and clinicians. (Research).
Jun 01, 2002; ... Centers performing urodynamic testing in North America were surveyed to identify both who was performing urodynamics and what techniques were employed during specific tests. Urodynamic laboratories tend to have one or more dedicated urodynamic units, capable of measuring multiple ...
Nursing research and continence care. (Historical Perspectives).
Jun 01, 2002; ... Molly (Mickey) Dougherty Despite 50 years of attention to continence care and pivotal nursing research in the field, incontinence continues to challenge health care professionals and consumers alike. The role of nursing research in continence is traced from the early influences ...
The senses interrupted. (Readers' Forum).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
Jun 01, 2002; ... Several months have passed since the first plane hit the World Trade Center (WTC). I was at work, as most New Yorkers were, when the attacks began. I remembered thinking it was a small plane and became increasingly irritated when the "gossip" atmosphere insinuated otherwise. I later found ...
Memory walk support sought.(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
Jun 01, 2002 ... To the Editor: My name is Jae E. Lawrence, BS, RN, CSA, CMC. I work part-time as a home health nurse, and I practice as a geriatric care manager. I also volunteer for organizations such as the Senior Education Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association. This year, I am the chair ...
Abstracts.(Abstract)
Jun 01, 2002; ... AUA Centennial Issue The Journal of Urology. (2002, February). 167(2). This entire issue reprints many classic, groundbreaking articles from the last 100 years of urology, and is not limited to those that appeared in the urologic press. Represented are articles on ...
The art of raising the bar. (On Leadership).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002; ... THE GREATEST COMPLIMENT a person can ever receive is a sincere thank you for presenting the challenge of "raising the bar" to an organization. This is the highest form of acknowledgment because it contains two very symbolic parts. The first is the recognition that you as a leader presented ...
Getting ready for certification: urolithiasis. (Professional Enhancement).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002; ... According to Savitz (1994), over 1.2 million Americans each year produce their first kidney stone, and almost 30 million individuals will develop at least one stone at some time in their lives. What are some of the risk factors for kidney stone formation? Americans who live in the ...
Early radiation therapy after prostatectomy may dramatically reduce cancer recurrence. (Current Affairs).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002 ... Researchers at Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA, have reported that early radiation therapy following a prostatectomy in properly selected patients may reduce the likelihood of cancer recurrence by two-thirds. The results of this study were presented at the American Urological Association ...
Minimally invasive surgery recommended for ureter blockages. (Current Affairs).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002 ... Minimally invasive surgery should be considered a first-line treatment for patients with blockages occurring at the junction of the kidney and ureter, according to results of a Johns Hopkins study presented during the 2001 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association in Anaheim, ...
Casodex[R] may significantly reduce the risk of disease progression in some men with Early Prostate Cancer. (Current Affairs).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002 ... In data presented from the largest prostate cancer clinical trial program in the world, Casodex (R) (bicalutamide) 150 mg tablets (manufactured by AstraZeneca) was shown to significantly reduce (42%) the risk of disease progression in men with localized or locally advanced prostate cancer ...
Pentosan polysulfate sodium effective in treating interstitial cystitis. (Current Affairs).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002 ... Patients with interstitial cystitis (IC) taking pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron(r)) experienced increased symptom relief with continued therapy, according to the results of a study sponsored by Alza Corporation. Moreover, of patients completing the study, 67% assigned to the ...
Mentor introduces new ergonomic design for Self-Cath[R] Closed System. (New Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002 ... Mentor, an internationally recognized leader in urology products, has introduced a new ergonomic design for its Self-Cath[R] Closed System. Mentor's Self-Cath Closed System is used for managing urinary retention. The new design of the Seif-Cath Closed System is intended to provide users ...
Transdermal Oxybutynin reduces overactive bladder symptoms with low side effects. (New Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002 ... In a large-scale, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial by a Cleveland Clinic Florida Researcher, patients treated with transdermal oxybutynin (Oxytrol[TM] achieved statistically significant reductions in symptoms of overactive bladder and an incidence of anticholinergic side ...
Compact work station for manual reprocessing of flexible endoscopes. (New Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002 ... The G17HS Ductless Fume System from PCI Medical safely removes fumes from glutaraldehyde, OPA, and other high-level disinfectants. It meets OSHA and JCAHO requirements for the safe use of glutaraldehyde. The unique molded soak tray included with the system holds the flexible hysteroscope ...
Xigris[R]: reducing mortality in adult patients with severe sepsis. (Medication Minute).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2002; ... Xigris[R] (drotrecogin alfa) is a recombinant form of human activated protein C used for treating complicated sepsis. The drug replenishes depleted levels in the body during sepsis episodes associated with acute organ dysfunction. Xigris has antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory, and ...