Author Archives: Dr. Savatta

Nephron-Sparing Treatments Underused in CKD Patients – Renal and Urology News

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Dr. Savatta

Of particular concern, the researchers noted, is that patients with pre-existing chronic kidney disease (CKD) had a nearly twofold increased likelihood of undergoing RN than NSM compared with patients without CKD. Even though NSM use increased over the study period, … Continue reading →

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AUA: Five tests, treatments may be unnecessary | Urology Times

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Dr. Savatta

The AUA’s list identified the following five recommendations: A routine bone scan is unnecessary in men with low-risk prostate cancer. Do not prescribe testosterone to men with erectile dysfunction who have normal testosterone levels. Do not order creatinine or upper … Continue reading →

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Intuitive Robot Probe Threatens Trend-Setting Surgeries – Bloomberg

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Dr. Savatta

The safety of robots made by Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG) is being probed by U.S. regulators, raising questions about the prospects of one of the hottest technologies in health care. The Food and Drug Administration asked surgeons at key hospitals … Continue reading →

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BBC News – TED 2013: Uchek app tests urine for medical issues

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Dr. Savatta

Uchek tests for 25 different health issues and could help diagnose and treat diseases in the developing world.Increasingly mobile health is being talked up as a lifesaver in such areas.The app is the brainchild of TED fellow Myshkin Ingawale.”I wanted … Continue reading →

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FDA approves Botox to treat overactive bladder

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Dr. Savatta

FDA approves Botox to treat overactive bladder The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) to treat adults with overactive bladder who cannot use or do not adequately respond to a class of medications … Continue reading →

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Partial Nephrectomy Offers Better Renal Preservation, Survival – Renal and Urology News

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Dr. Savatta

The median follow-up for patients still alive at the last follow-up was 8.3 years. The estimated overall survival rates at 10 and 15 years were 69% and 53%, respectively, for RN compared with 80% and 74%, respectively, following PN. Compared … Continue reading →

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