A surgically implanted device used to regulate bladder and bowel control often requires additional operations to repair or replace it, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.
The device, a...
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ExploreIn January 2018, the Prostate Cancer Foundation recognized the developments of PSMA radionuclide therapy as one of the top 5 research stories of 2017, highlighting the recent work from Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Urology as a driving force behind this effort.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, including Drs....
We are proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Del Pizzo has been named to an endowed faculty position by the Board of Overseers, as recommended by Dean Choi. Dr. Del Pizzo has been appointed the E. Darracott Vaughan, Jr. Associate Professor of Urology and maintains his Associate Professorship of Urology as well as Associate...
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Dr. Peter Schlegel, Chairman of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine, was featured in Newsweek, discussing the potential for a male birth control pill that would temporarily stop sperm production. Dr. Schlegel comments on recent research that lays a "genetic foundation for male birth control" in an animal study. He...
Dr. Darius Paduch of Weill Cornell Urology is featured for expert urologist commentary in this SELF.com article that discusses the health questions surrounding usage of penis stickers.
The article discusses the effictiveness of...
If you would like to make an appointment for a male sexual and reproductive medicine consultation in New York City at Weill Cornell Medicine, please call our office at (212) 746-5309.
In this video, urologist James A. Kashanian, M.D. speaks about the daily accomplishments that he achieves as a practicing physician...
Michael Augello, Ph.D. was named as a recipient of the Prostate Cancer Foundation's 2017 Young Investigator Awards. Dr. Augello is a post-doc working with Dr. Christopher Barbieri in Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine....
It’s no exaggeration to say that Julia Roudi now has a new lease on life. After experiencing discomfort for decades, Julie, at 63, is now able to walk as far and as long as she wants, as well as enjoy more comfortable, fuller days.
Julia suffered from a severely prolapsed uterus and bladder and, like many women, thought it was something...
Marc Goldstein, MD, DSc (hon), FACS discusses his role as a urologist, surgeon and pioneer in male infertility evaluation and treatment at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. To make an appointment with Dr. Goldstein in NYC, please call his office at (212) 746-5470.
For more information on Dr. Goldstein,...
NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine clinicians in progress on Phase 1 clinical trial of PSMA-Targeted Therapeutic Agent for the Treatment for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine have begun the first clinical trial in the...
In May 2016, Dr. Jonathan Shoag with Drs. Mittal and Hu of Weill Cornell Medicine / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital reported in the New England Journal of Medicine ...
Female pelvic floor disorders—including incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary tract infections, fistulas, and others—can significantly impact one’s quality of life and, as the population ages, are becoming more common. In fact, 300,000 prolapse repairs and 100,000 urinary incontinence procedures were performed in the past year alone....
Introducing Dr. Patrick Culligan,
Director of Urogynecology at the Center for Female Pelvic Health,
Weill Cornell Medicine
...
In a 2014 modeling study published in Cancer, Gulati and colleagues predicted that if PSA screening continued at its current rate, 710,000 to 1.1 million men would be overdiagnosed between 2013 and 2025, but that 36,000 to 57,000 prostate cancer deaths would be prevented during that period.
"That study showed that, if screenings really...
A newly discovered genetic mutation that is found in a subtype of prostate cancer is integral to the disease’s development and growth, according to research from Weill Cornell Medicine scientists. Their findings could pave the way for new targeted treatment approaches.
A mutation of the gene Speckle Type BTB/POZ Protein, or SPOP,...
Jim C. Hu, M.D., M.P.H. discusses various minimally-invasive and non-surgical treatment options under the umbrella term of partial gland ablation.
Dr. Hu speaks about techniques & practical outcomes of various partial ablation procedures performed for men with prostate cancer, most...
Jim C. Hu, MD, MPH talks prostate cancer, evaluation of elevated PSA, targeted sampling of prostate tissue using MRI-Ultrasound fusion guided biopsy, as well as prostate MRI, PIRADS scoring and biomarkers.
Dr. Christopher Barbieri speaks at an US TOO prostate cancer educational seminar at Weill Cornell Medicine to discuss the role of genomics in the identification and treatment of specific subtypes of prostate cancer, precision medicine tactics, as well as emerging therapies.
Dr. Christopher Barbieri was the type of kid who would press every button in the house, much to his parents’ chagrin. Ultimately he learned to put that inquisitiveness to good use as a doctor and scientist, and discovered a new form of prostate cancer.
“My approach to the...
Therapeutic agent developed by Neil Bander, MD, Weill Cornell Urology Physician Scientist, shows promise in new trials to provide treatment for advanced prostate cancer.
PSMA radioligand therapy, developed at Weill Cornell...
Expert opinion / commentary written by Dr. Peter Schlegel.
Since articles were published in 2014 suggesting potential cardiovascular risks associated with testosterone replacement therapy, substantial concern has been expressed regarding the use of testosterone in men with aging-associated hypogonadism, also...
The incidence of metastatic prostate cancer in older men is rising after reaching an all-time low in 2011, according to new research from Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators. The findings suggest a correlation between the increase and a change in prostate cancer screening guidelines recommending against routine...
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Dr. Barbieri - Interview with an Expert: Active Surveillance
04/03/2018
Christopher Barbieri, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Urology and in Cell & Developmental Biology at Weill Cornell Medicine, was interviewed by the Prostate Cancer Foundation on active surveillance for prostate cancer patients. He addresses many of the common questions that...
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Dr. Hu - As use of robotic surgery increases, training and regulation become more rigorous (Healio)
04/02/2018
Dr. Jim C. Hu, Director of the LeFrak Center for Robotic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, was featured in this article from Healio...
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Dr. Dune - Is There Actually Any Way to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?
03/29/2018
Dr. Tanaka Dune was featured on SELF.com for commentary on best practices to prevent urinary tract infections. The article features six ways to potentially reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection.
You can read the full article on SELF here: https...
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Advances in Urology - Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and Microsurgery
03/15/2018
Marc Goldstein, MD, is fond of saying, "I have a son and two granddaughters, but every time I get a call that one of my couples who I've treated is pregnant, it feels to me like it's one of my own. So, when anyone asks how many children I have, I tell them I have 5,000!"
That is no idle claim for Dr. Goldstein,...
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Implantable Device That Treats Incontinence May Require Repeat Surgeries VIEW
02/15/2018
A surgically implanted device used to regulate bladder and bowel control often requires additional operations to repair or replace it, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.
The device, a...
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A surgically implanted device used to regulate bladder and bowel control often requires additional operations to repair or replace it, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.
The device, a...
In January 2018, the Prostate Cancer Foundation recognized the developments of PSMA radionuclide therapy as one of the top 5 research stories of 2017, highlighting the recent work from Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Urology as a driving force behind this effort.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, including Drs....
We are proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Del Pizzo has been named to an endowed faculty position by the Board of Overseers, as recommended by Dean Choi. Dr. Del Pizzo has been appointed the E. Darracott Vaughan, Jr. Associate Professor of Urology and maintains his Associate Professorship of Urology as well as Associate...
...
Dr. Peter Schlegel, Chairman of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine, was featured in Newsweek, discussing the potential for a male birth control pill that would temporarily stop sperm production. Dr. Schlegel comments on recent research that lays a "genetic foundation for male birth control" in an animal study. He...
Dr. Darius Paduch of Weill Cornell Urology is featured for expert urologist commentary in this SELF.com article that discusses the health questions surrounding usage of penis stickers.
The article discusses the effictiveness of...
If you would like to make an appointment for a male sexual and reproductive medicine consultation in New York City at Weill Cornell Medicine, please call our office at (212) 746-5309.
In this video, urologist James A. Kashanian, M.D. speaks about the daily accomplishments that he achieves as a practicing physician...
Michael Augello, Ph.D. was named as a recipient of the Prostate Cancer Foundation's 2017 Young Investigator Awards. Dr. Augello is a post-doc working with Dr. Christopher Barbieri in Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine....
It’s no exaggeration to say that Julia Roudi now has a new lease on life. After experiencing discomfort for decades, Julie, at 63, is now able to walk as far and as long as she wants, as well as enjoy more comfortable, fuller days.
Julia suffered from a severely prolapsed uterus and bladder and, like many women, thought it was something...
Marc Goldstein, MD, DSc (hon), FACS discusses his role as a urologist, surgeon and pioneer in male infertility evaluation and treatment at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. To make an appointment with Dr. Goldstein in NYC, please call his office at (212) 746-5470.
For more information on Dr. Goldstein,...
NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine clinicians in progress on Phase 1 clinical trial of PSMA-Targeted Therapeutic Agent for the Treatment for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine have begun the first clinical trial in the...
In May 2016, Dr. Jonathan Shoag with Drs. Mittal and Hu of Weill Cornell Medicine / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital reported in the New England Journal of Medicine ...
Female pelvic floor disorders—including incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary tract infections, fistulas, and others—can significantly impact one’s quality of life and, as the population ages, are becoming more common. In fact, 300,000 prolapse repairs and 100,000 urinary incontinence procedures were performed in the past year alone....
Introducing Dr. Patrick Culligan,
Director of Urogynecology at the Center for Female Pelvic Health,
Weill Cornell Medicine
...
In a 2014 modeling study published in Cancer, Gulati and colleagues predicted that if PSA screening continued at its current rate, 710,000 to 1.1 million men would be overdiagnosed between 2013 and 2025, but that 36,000 to 57,000 prostate cancer deaths would be prevented during that period.
"That study showed that, if screenings really...
A newly discovered genetic mutation that is found in a subtype of prostate cancer is integral to the disease’s development and growth, according to research from Weill Cornell Medicine scientists. Their findings could pave the way for new targeted treatment approaches.
A mutation of the gene Speckle Type BTB/POZ Protein, or SPOP,...
Jim C. Hu, M.D., M.P.H. discusses various minimally-invasive and non-surgical treatment options under the umbrella term of partial gland ablation.
Dr. Hu speaks about techniques & practical outcomes of various partial ablation procedures performed for men with prostate cancer, most...
Jim C. Hu, MD, MPH talks prostate cancer, evaluation of elevated PSA, targeted sampling of prostate tissue using MRI-Ultrasound fusion guided biopsy, as well as prostate MRI, PIRADS scoring and biomarkers.
Dr. Christopher Barbieri speaks at an US TOO prostate cancer educational seminar at Weill Cornell Medicine to discuss the role of genomics in the identification and treatment of specific subtypes of prostate cancer, precision medicine tactics, as well as emerging therapies.
Dr. Christopher Barbieri was the type of kid who would press every button in the house, much to his parents’ chagrin. Ultimately he learned to put that inquisitiveness to good use as a doctor and scientist, and discovered a new form of prostate cancer.
“My approach to the...
Therapeutic agent developed by Neil Bander, MD, Weill Cornell Urology Physician Scientist, shows promise in new trials to provide treatment for advanced prostate cancer.
PSMA radioligand therapy, developed at Weill Cornell...
Expert opinion / commentary written by Dr. Peter Schlegel.
Since articles were published in 2014 suggesting potential cardiovascular risks associated with testosterone replacement therapy, substantial concern has been expressed regarding the use of testosterone in men with aging-associated hypogonadism, also...
The incidence of metastatic prostate cancer in older men is rising after reaching an all-time low in 2011, according to new research from Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators. The findings suggest a correlation between the increase and a change in prostate cancer screening guidelines recommending against routine...
Dr. Barbieri - Interview with an Expert: Active Surveillance
04/03/2018
Christopher Barbieri, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Urology and in Cell & Developmental Biology at Weill Cornell Medicine, was interviewed by the Prostate Cancer Foundation on active surveillance for prostate cancer patients. He addresses many of the common questions that...
VIEW
Dr. Hu - As use of robotic surgery increases, training and regulation become more rigorous (Healio)
04/02/2018
Dr. Jim C. Hu, Director of the LeFrak Center for Robotic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, was featured in this article from Healio...
VIEW
Dr. Dune - Is There Actually Any Way to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?
03/29/2018
Dr. Tanaka Dune was featured on SELF.com for commentary on best practices to prevent urinary tract infections. The article features six ways to potentially reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection.
You can read the full article on SELF here: https...
VIEW
Advances in Urology - Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and Microsurgery
03/15/2018
Marc Goldstein, MD, is fond of saying, "I have a son and two granddaughters, but every time I get a call that one of my couples who I've treated is pregnant, it feels to me like it's one of my own. So, when anyone asks how many children I have, I tell them I have 5,000!"
That is no idle claim for Dr. Goldstein,...
VIEW
Implantable Device That Treats Incontinence May Require Repeat Surgeries VIEW
02/15/2018
A surgically implanted device used to regulate bladder and bowel control often requires additional operations to repair or replace it, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.
The device, a...
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