Recent Urology Articles

Ambu Celebrates Urology Nurses and Associates Week

Celebrating Urology Nurses for Their Patient Care and Education

The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is celebrating Urology Nurses and Associates Week. This annual event, held Nov. 1-7, provides an opportunity for employers and patients to recognize the important work of urology nurses in patient care for all ages.

Advanced Practice Providers Seen Filling Projected Urologist Void

Best Practices

As the general population ages and the demand for urologists increases, advanced practice providers such as nurse practitioners and physicians’ assistants are expected to fill in the void left by retiring urologists.

More From Single-Use Endoscopy

Preventing Infection

Study: Precautions Allow for Safe Bronchoscopy in Pandemic

New research out of Northwestern University on performing bronchoscopy procedures during COVID-19 shows results that are “reassuring to the bronchoscopist community.”

aScope 4 RhinoLaryngo Intervention prodcedure

Analyzing Value

Cost and Performance Analysis of Single-Use vs. Reusable Laryngoscopes

A study found the Ambu® aScope™ 4 RhinoLaryngo superior in set up and convenience and better overall than reusable competitors. The Ambu device also offered comparable performance to reusables in ergonomics and maneuverability and was found to be more cost effective.

Emerging Technologies

Here’s What A Study Found on Implementing Teleurology During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth had been used sparingly in urology. Urologists at the University of Virginia found it to be feasible and highly accepted by patients.