Urology
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To assess the outcome of a prospective cohort of patients with ketamine-associated uropathy after standardized treatment. ⋯ The study demonstrated the efficacy of managing ketamine-associated uropathy using a 4-tier approach. Both anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics could effectively alleviate symptoms. Being abstinent from ketamine abuse and the amount of ketamine consumed have bearings on treatment response.
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Comparative Study
The Difference a Year Can Make: Academic Productivity of Residents in 5 vs 6-Year Urology Programs.
To evaluate the effect of a dedicated research year on academic productivity in a heterogeneous group of urology programs. ⋯ Urology residents with a dedicated year of research produce more than 2 times the number of publications than their counterparts in 5-year programs. This dedicated research time and greater publication output were both indicative of the pursuit of fellowship training.