Introduction Male urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition that negatively impacts physical, psychological, and social well-being. It can affect men of all ages, but it is particularly common in the elderly, significantly compromising their quality of life (1). The condition results from a variety of causes, including prostate surgery, ne

Hello, and a warm welcome to MedX, where we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of medicine. Sasanlimab and Standard of Care BCG Improve Event-Free Survival in High-Risk Bladder Cancer Sasanlimab combination therapy significantly improves event-free survival in patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) who

Hello, and a warm welcome to MedX, where we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of medicine. New Age Recommendations for the RSV Vaccine are in Progress CDC advisers are considering lowering the recommended age for RSV vaccination in adults, a move that could expand protection for vulnerable populations. Currently approved for tho

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) burden is mainly due to ischemic heart disease (nearly half) and cerebrovascular disease (over one-third), with the rest linked to hypertension, inflammation, and rheumatic heart disease (1). According to World Health Organization (WHO) projections, 75% of the global CVDs burden occurs in low & middle-income countries

Hello and a Warm Welcome to MedX, In this episode, we cover the most recent FDA approvals shaping the future of medical treatments: Durvalumab – Approved for muscle-invasive bladder cancer as neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy. Cabozantinib – Approved for pancreatic and extra-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in patients 12 and older. Fitusiran – Appr

Pathogenesis The pathogenesis of acute bacterial prostatitis typically involves the infiltration of pathogenic organisms into the prostate gland, overcoming its natural immune defenses (1). Most commonly, this occurs via ascending infection from the urethra, often secondary to urethritis or cystitis (1). Intraprostatic reflux of infected urine is a

The intricate relationship between communicable diseases (CDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a critical yet often underestimated challenge in global health (1). Infectious agents can play a role in the onset of NCDs, creating a continuous disease spectrum that places immense pressure on individuals and healthcare systems (1). Furthermore,

Hello and a Warm Welcome to MedX, In this episode, we cover recent FDA approvals, groundbreaking HIV treatment trials, a global cholera outbreak update, and new data on automated insulin delivery in diabetes. FDA Expands Vutrisiran Use in ATTR-CM – Vutrisiran becomes the first and only approved therapy for both cardiomyopathy and polyneuropathy in

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are among the leading public health challenges of the 21st century, contributing to ill health, economic loss, mortality, reduced quality of life, and hindered social development across both high- and low-resourced countries (1). Given their significant impact, NCD management has become a top priority for public hea