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Proton radiation for localized prostate cancer

John J. Coen & Anthony L. Zietman

Drawing on their own considerable experience, Coen and Zietman from Harvard Medical School compare the clinical utility of proton beam therapy for prostatic malignancy with that of other approaches such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy.

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'Clinical integration': laudable, but challenging

E. David Crawford & Catherine M. Tangen

We need a fresh approach to conducting clinical trials. Our present system is in serious need of an overhaul. Regulatory guidelines need to be re-evaluated, as they present significant barriers and cause delays.

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• BPH: Diathermy vaporization a more cost-effective initial intervention than TURP

• Sexual dysfunction: Topical spray treatment for premature ejaculation

• Testicular cancer: RPLND an effective first-line alternative to chemotherapy

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Management of duplex system ureteroceles in neonates and infants

Marco Castagnetti & Alaa El-Ghoneimi

The variable nature of duplex system ureteroceles, combined with the lack of controlled trials assessing their treatment, makes them a challenging prospect to urologists. Balancing potential risks of treatment against predicted outcomes is paramount.