The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Feb 2016
ReviewSecond Line Chemotherapy for Advanced and Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma: Vinflunine and Beyond-A Comprehensive Review of the Current Literature.
We comprehensively reviewed current efforts and advances in the field of chemotherapeutic and biologically targeted treatment options after the failure of cisplatin based, first line regimens for urothelial carcinoma. ⋯ Response rates and survival are poor after second line chemotherapy for advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. To improve outcomes of salvage treatment novel biologically targeted drugs as monotherapy or as part of a combination with conventional cytostatics are urgently needed.
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The Journal of urology · Feb 2016
Gender Differences in Compensation, Job Satisfaction and Other Practice Patterns in Urology.
The proportion of women in urology has increased from less than 0.5% in 1981 to 10% today. Furthermore, 33% of students matching in urology are now female. In this analysis we characterize the female workforce in urology compared to that of men with regard to income, workload and job satisfaction. ⋯ Female urologists are significantly less compensated compared to male urologists after adjusting for several factors likely contributing to compensation. There is no difference in job satisfaction between male and female urologists.