A recent ITV News investigation highlights severe failings in NHS care for people with learning disabilities, particularly men, which have led to avoidable deaths. The report focuses on cases such as Adrian Poulton, a 56-year-old man with Down syndrome, who died after being starved for nine days in hospital due to miscommunication and staff errors. Families expressed shock, stating he repeatedly communicated fear of dying, yet received no nutrition during his admission. These

ProPublica’s Sick in a Hospital Town  explores how Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital , the dominant health institution in Albany, Georgia, reflects the strengths and faults of the U.S. health care system. Albany is a small, predominantly Black and low‑income city plagued by some of the nation’s highest rates of chronic illness long before COVID‑19 struck. Despite being home to a large, influential hospital system, residents suffer from heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, a

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has opened a public consultation on updated prostate cancer screening recommendations, reflecting new evidence and modelling studies. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, causing about 12,000 deaths annually, primarily in men over 75. Screening decisions must balance benefits against harms, including false positives, overtreatment, and treatment-related side effects such as urinary incontinence and erectile d

A recent study highlights the benefits of an online fall-prevention program for older men who rely on wheelchairs or scooters. Falls are a significant risk for elderly men with mobility limitations, including those living with conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS). Each year, about one in four older adults experience falls, which can lead to injury, loss of confidence, and reduced participation in community life. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign te

Australian public hospitals are spending more each year, yet many patients still face long waits, overcrowded emergency departments, and delayed procedures. A new report highlights that around $1.2 billion annually is wasted on avoidable hospital costs  that do not improve patient care. If managed better, this money could fund 160,000 additional hospital visits each year , easing pressure on the system. For men with urinary health conditions—such as prostate disease, incontin

The Australian government has announced some of the toughest penalties in the history of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including fines of up to $16.5 million and potential jail time for serious breaches. These reforms aim to address fraud, neglect, violence, and misuse of participant funds. However, their impact is limited by a major structural problem: around 94 per cent of NDIS providers remain unregistered and therefore fall outside formal regulatory ove

Abstract The diagnostic workflow for prostate cancer detection has evolved substantially with advances in imaging technologies and biopsy techniques. Currently, MRI is the standard modality for prostate imaging in cancer detection. However, the rising incidence of prostate cancer and the limited accessibility and high cost of MRI created a growing need for more cost- and time-effective alternative imaging modalities. Micro-ultrasound (microUS), which enables prostatic ductal

ABSTRACT Aims Recurrent urinary tract infections are a common medical problem and current guidelines recommend both antibiotic and non-antibiotic preventative treatments. However, for a significant proportion of patients with this condition these second-line treatments are not effective. As a result, there has been recent focus on more targeted treatment such as intravesical instillations and bladder fulguration procedures. We aim to report discussions regarding these targete

For many men, getting medical care now starts with a long wait. The average wait for a doctor’s appointment in the U.S. has reached 31 days, making timely access to care increasingly difficult. Even routine issues—joint pain, persistent coughs, or skin changes—often require weeks of waiting, pushing many men toward urgent care, walk-in clinics, or self-diagnosis instead of primary care. The shortage is structural. More than 100 million Americans lack a regular primary care pr

INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence in men after endoscopic enucleation of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) can reach 55% and significantly impairing the quality of life and social rehabilitation of patients. A large number of individual patient parameters and features of surgical treatment are considered as potential risk factors. At the same time, the influence of urodynamic factors, including the external urethral sphincter function at the preoperative stage, fades into t

Abstract Context Concerns about potential prostate-related complications associated with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) often lead hypogonadal men to remain untreated. Methods This large-scale retrospective cohort study aimed to address these concerns by analyzing Medicare enrollment and claims data (Parts A/B/C/D) from 2007 to 2020 for men aged ≥65 with diagnosed primary or secondary hypogonadism. Cox regression analysis and 1:1 propensity score matching, both strati

Abstract Background: Centralized locations in the electronic health record (EHR) improve access to advance care planning (ACP) information; however, the prevalence of documentation errors in these locations is unknown. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we included primary care patients aged ≥65 years or ≥18 years with a serious illness. We verified errors using keyword queries and categorized them as “Patient Safety Errors” (e.g., ACP not in the centralized location)

Abstract Background and objective Several phase 2–4 studies have investigated mirabegron for treating patients with overactive bladder (OAB). The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of mirabegron in adult male OAB patients with or without benign prostate enlargement (BPE) receiving medications for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) management. Methods A post hoc analysis of 13 phase 2–4 studies using mirabegron (2- or 4-wk single-blind placebo run

Abstract Gait is a complex, multifaceted process involving multiple organ systems. Both gait and transfer activities are key requirements for independent living. As individuals age, gait undergoes characteristic changes, including reduced walking speed, altered stride length, and increased variability. These changes are closely linked to the frailty syndromes of immobility, instability, cognitive impairment, incontinence, and iatrogenic harm. Alterations in gait and transfer

INTRODUCTION: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are a common problem among older patients in primary and general care. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of LUTS and their associates related to health, other geriatric problems, lifestyle, and social conditions in the Polish population of citizens aged over 60 years. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The analysis was part of a national cross-sectional study, PolSenior2, conducted in 2018-2019 on a cohort of 5698 community-dwelling

Emma Sinclair, a 30-year-old community nurse from Eastleigh, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for the neglect and ill-treatment of three teenage cancer patients in her care. The offences occurred on 6 February 2024 while Sinclair was working with children undergoing cancer treatment. In addition to her prison sentence, she received a 10-year restraining order, barring any contact with the victims. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary described Sinclair’s actions

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has urged men to prioritize prostate cancer checks after revealing his own diagnosis last year. He discovered the disease at age 59, encouraged by his wife Samantha following an interview about another man's cancer journey. Now cancer-free, Cameron is using his platform to raise awareness as prostate cancer has become the most common tumour in England, with over 55,000 men diagnosed in 2023—surpassing breast cancer cases. The rise in dia

The DME MAC contractors have issued a finalized Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for urological supplies, effective January 1, 2026. The update integrates revisions based on stakeholder comments and provides an important clarification for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). According to CMS, documentation of SCI in a patient’s medical record is now sufficient to qualify for sterile catheter kits, without requiring proof of recurrent urinary tract infections. The LCD exp

As palliative care physicians, we frequently refer patients to hospice care. When we do so, we often worry about them. How will they and their families manage custodial care—the day in, day out, physical and financial demands of caregiving—on top of navigating the inherent challenges of end of life? We know that high-quality hospice agencies provide patients and their families with invaluable support for symptomatic, emotional, and spiritual needs. But in the US, due to const

A new study reports that combining a PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) significantly delays the worsening of prostate cancer in men with oligorecurrent disease. This stage of prostate cancer occurs when the disease returns years after initial treatment but appears as only a few new lesions. While SBRT is a common treatment option, many patients eventually relapse because of microscopic cancer cells that imaging cannot detect. The add