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Our Community, Our Health: Prostate Cancer in the Era of Personalized Care with Dr. Li-Ming Su, Saturday, September 24, 2016

September 12, 2016, 7:24 am
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Li-Ming Su, MD
David A. Cofrin Professor and Chairman

Date
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Time
 8:00 am -9:30 am (Breakfast starts at 7:45 am) | RSVP required for Breakfast
Location
Wyndham Garden Gainesville | 2900 SW 13th St. | Gainesville, FL 32608
Topic
 Prostate Cancer in the Era of Personalized Care
Live Stream Globally
8:30 am – 9:30 am EST

To RSVP
 (352) 294-4880

Speakers
Li-Ming Su, MD
David A. Cofrin Professor and Chairman
Department of Urology, UF College of Medicine
Mary (Dicey) Jackson Scroggins
Founder, In My Sister’s Care and Pinkie Hugs
  Jatinder Lamba, PhD
Associate Professor
Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, UF College of Pharmacy
  Thomas Farrington
Founder and President, Prostate Health Education Network
Wes Sholes
Founder of the National California Prostate Cancer Coalition

If you are an African American male, the importance of attending this informative event cannot be underestimated. African Americans have a 34% higher rate of incidence of prostate cancer and twice the mortality rate. Be proactive in your wellness with the power of knowledge.

HealthStreet (a community-engaged research initiative of the University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute), the UF MiCaRT Center (a research center focused on eliminating cancer health disparities in Blacks), the Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium and the UF Department of Urology and the UF Health Cancer Center are hosting the 9th national Our Community, Our Health event (OCOH) on prostate cancer. The OCOH town hall series facilitates two-way communication between researchers and community members across the country. We share ideas about priorities for health research and ways to communicate research findings and blends ideas for research from multiple stakeholders.

For this Our Community, Our Health on Prostate Cancer, we will discuss:

  • How to reduce your risk for prostate cancer
  • How to recognize the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer
  • What personalized medicine means
  • The engagement of individuals and community for personalized care
  • Moving from prostate cancer patient to advocate

Sponsors Include:

  • UF Health Cancer Center
  • Our Community, Our Health
  • UF MiCaRT Center
  • UF HealthStreet
  • UF Department of Urology
  • UF College of Pharmacy
  • Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium

Program Contact
Ernie Kaninjing, DrPH, MPH, CHES
Program Manager, University of Florida MiCaRT Center
ekaninjing@cop.ufl.edu

 

 

 

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WCJB TV 20 News Medical Segment Featuring Li-Ming Su, MD discussing Prostate Cancer

September 18, 2016, 12:24 pm
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Li-Ming Su, MDSeptember is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.  According to the The American Cancer Society, about 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.  Prostate Cancer is the leading cause of death in men in the United States,  second only to lung cancer as the most common cancer.  Prostate Cancer is one the biggest challenges urologists face. African American men are twice as likely to get the aggressive form of prostate cancer, and twice as likely to die from the disease than any other ethnic group.

  • Early detection is key.

  • Recommended age of 55 to 69 for the average man.

  • First-degree male relative or African American males start earlier.

To see the full story from WCJB, click here.

For more information regarding prostate cancer or prostate cancer care, please contact 352-273-6815.

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Department of Urology Grand Rounds: Michael Dennis, MD

September 30, 2016, 7:35 am
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The University of Florida Department of Urology invites you to attend
Grand Rounds

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 “Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services”

Michael Dennis, MD
Department of Urology
University of Florida

Wednesday, October 26, 2016
7:00 am
Department of Urology Conference Room, M2-203C

 Learning Objectives:

Organize the components of evaluation and management services
Describe the key components for proper evaluation and management of patients in the outpatient setting
Be able to recognize and apply correct coding strategies to their patient visit documentation

   Target Audience:

Urologists, Residents, Nurses, Physician Assistants, and Staff

Accreditation:

The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians.

Credit:

The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Support:

The Department of Urology within the University of Florida’s College of Medicine is hosting this free event, which is internally supported.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stephanie Stenner at stephanie.stenner@urology.ufl.edu.

Disclosure:

Dr. Paulas Vyas has disclosed that he has no relevant financial relationships. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationship to disclose.

Section Number: 7098

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Due to the possible impact of Hurricane Matthew to the North Central Florida area, the Department of Urology has cancelled our scheduled Visiting Professor Events for Friday, October 7th.

October 6, 2016, 5:46 am
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Thursday, 10/6 •  3:15 pm Update

The game time decision has now been pushed to 5:00 pm. It appears  they are deciding between later in the day, vs playing the game on November 19th when both teams have non conference games scheduled.  We will update after 5:00 pm.

Thursday, 10/6 •  1:30 pm Update

We are waiting for a 3:00 pm announcement from the University Athletic Association regarding the LSU vs UF football game.

Once the game time and/or date has been determined, we will send notification via email and update our website with the UF Urology/UroGators Alumni Society Tailgate at the Plaza of the Americas.

 

Thursday, 10/6 •  8:30 am

Due to the possible impact of Hurricane Matthew to the North Central Florida area, the Department of Urology has cancelled our scheduled Visiting Professor Events for Friday, October 7th.

As of now, we are still planning to hold our UF Urology/UroGators Alumni Society Tailgate at the Plaza of the Americas.

At 1:00 pm we expect the University Athletic Association to announce information regarding the game.  We will send notification via email and update our website with tailgate details and information.

 

 

 

 

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UF Health Urology Surgical Team makes a “Great Catch”

October 11, 2016, 2:18 pm
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1-capture-great-catch-550x360The UF Health Sebastian Ferrero Office of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety recognize staff members who make a “Great Catch” in preventing medical errors.

Click here to read about the “Great Catch”  of Rey Reyes, RN and Luvenia Flowers, Surgical Technologist, members of the UF Health Urology Surgical Team, in the Fall 2016 edition of The Q Report.

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No Two Alike Video Spotlight – Courtney Munroe

October 18, 2016, 10:24 am
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For Courtney Munroe, lightning struck twice in the form of cancer.

But when Courtney was diagnosed with prostate cancer and then kidney cancer, he didn’t have
to think twice about where to seek treatment. University of Florida Health physicians created a
unique cancer care approach using the latest in robotic surgery leaving Courtney with an
improved quality of life – cancer-free.

Click here to learn more of Courtney’s story.

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Dr. Victoria Bird Receives Bronze Tobacco Dependence Treatment and Referral Award

October 19, 2016, 11:37 am
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DR. VICTORIA BIRD HOLDING AHEC Award
Congratulations to Victoria Bird, MD,
for earning the
Bronze Tobacco Dependence Treatment and Referral Award!

UF AHEC would like to recognize and thank Dr. Bird for referring at least  10 patients to our free tobacco cessation services offered throughout  UF Health and statewide.  Providers in outpatient settings who are  interested  in helping their patients quit tobacco can refer through Epic using REF100.  The process for inpatient electronic referrals is coming soon.

 

 

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Movember “No Shave November”: Supporting Men’s Health

November 3, 2016, 10:24 am
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Blake Noenning, MD

In support of Movember “No Shave November”: Supporting
Men’s Health UF Health Urololgy

please join

Blake Noennig, MD

 Thursday, November 17th from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Communicore  Building (Room C1-3)

“Why Urology?”
“The Nuts and Bolt(s)”

For more information, please contact Jean Bennett at jean.bennett@urology.ufl.edu.
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Movember “No Shave November”: Supporting Men’s Health

November 3, 2016, 10:39 am
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The Department of Urology is joining forces with the Urology Interest Group in an effort to  raise funds for the Movember campaign to promote men’s health awareness.

 To Donate:  www.movember.com

Click Donate

Click Search

Type in: UroGators

Scroll down past all of the individual names and click on
Donate to the UroGators Team.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

 

For more information, please contact Jean Bennett at jean.bennett@urology.ufl.edu.

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Department of Urology Grand Rounds: Kartikeya Cherabuddi, MD

November 3, 2016, 11:24 am
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The University of Florida Department of Urology invites you to attend
Grand Rounds

 

 “Stewardship – Antimicrobial Use in Urology Patients”

Kartikeya Cherabuddi, MD
University of Florida

 

Tuesday, November 8, 2016
7:00 am
Department of Urology Conference Room, M2-203C

 

 Learning Objectives:

Understand Indications of Fluoroquinolone, beta-lactam and Aminoglycoside use
Evaluate risks and adverse effects of Fluoroquinolones
Evaluate various options in managing Candida infections
Interpret urine culture data and sensitivities

   Target Audience:

Urologists, Residents, Nurses, Physician Assistants, and Staff

Accreditation:

The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians.

Credit:

The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Support:

The Department of Urology within the University of Florida’s College of Medicine is hosting this free event, which is internally supported.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stephanie Stenner at stephanie.stenner@urology.ufl.edu.

Disclosure:

Dr. Cherabuddi has disclosed that he has no relevant financial relationships. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationship to disclose.

Section Number: 7098

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AUA 2016 Take Home Messages featured in August 2016 Edition of the AUA News

November 17, 2016, 1:10 pm
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Li-Ming Su, MD

The American Urological Association (AUA) 2016 Take Home Messages were featured in August 2016 Edition of the AUA News.  Take Home Messages are delivered on the final day of the AUA Annual Meeting. The purpose of these messages is to provide an overview of the presentations on select topics.

Dr. Su’s topic was Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery.

To view the article please click here.

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Department of Urology Grand Rounds: Azra Bihorac, MD, MS, FCCM, FASN

November 29, 2016, 10:01 am
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The University of Florida Department of Urology invites you to attend

Grand Rounds

Azra Bihorac, MD

  “Measuring Kidney Health: From Slide-Rule to Deep Learning”

 

Azra Bihorac, MD, MS, FCCM, FASN
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Surgery and Medicine
Assistant Division Chief for Research. Division of Critical Care Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology

 

Friday, January 13, 2017
7:00 AM
Urology Conference Room M2-203C

Learning Objectives

Identify importance of the kidney health
Describe difference between statistical models and machine learning
Identify areas for implementation of new predictive risk models for acute kidney injury in clinical practice

Target Audience:

Urologists, Residents, Nurses, Physician Assistants, and Staff

Accreditation:

The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians.

Credit:

The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Support:

The Department of Urology within the University of Florida’s College of Medicine is hosting this free event, which is internally supported.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Stephanie Stenner at Stephanie.stenner@urology.ufl.edu.

Disclosure:

Dr. Bihorac has disclosed that she has no relevant financial relationships. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationship to disclose.

Section Number: 7098

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UF Health focusing on prostate cancer detection through image-guided technology

December 6, 2016, 12:38 pm
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Dr. Stringer, Dr. Grajo and Dr. Otto working with UroNav machineDr. Tom Stringer, Dr. Brandon Otto (Department of Urology) and Dr. Joe Grajo (Department of Radiology) at University of Florida Health are using a new magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, platform for ultrasound fusion-guided prostate biopsies. This technology has been shown to improve prostate cancer detection and classification in men with a high risk of prostate cancer as well as those with low-risk prostate cancer who are on active surveillance. Patients undergo an MRI of the prostate before their biopsy and any concerning areas seen by the radiologists are fused with the real-time ultrasound images obtained at the time of prostate biopsy.  The urologists can then target the exact location of these suspicious areas with their biopsy needles. As a result of this improved accuracy, patients are less likely to need repeat biopsies.

Alisha Kinman
The Post, November 2016 Edition

To request more information click here.

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Benjamin Canales, MD publishes large meta analysis on utility of medical expulsive therapy for ureteral stones in British Journal of Medicine

December 7, 2016, 9:57 am
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Canales 4-7-16 (2)Nearly one in 11 Americans will pass a kidney stone in their lifetime, causing pain, hospital visits, and perhaps even a surgical procedure. Contemporary practice guidelines recommend the off-label use of alpha-blockers (medications such as tamsulosin/Flomax) to help aid in kidney stone passage. However, two large multicenter trails in 2015 questioned the effectiveness of alpha-blockers for this purpose.

Dr. Benjamin Canales, (UF Department of Urology), and Dr. John Hollingsworth (University of Michigan) are co-first authors further exploring this issue in a recent publication in The British Medical Journal (BMJ), the fourth ranked journal among general medical journals worldwide with an impact factor of 19.967 (June 2016).

Drs. Canales and Hollingsworth pooled a total of 55 randomized controlled trials and compared patients using alpha-blocker drugs to those who used placebo or control. They then considered stone size and location in almost 6,000 study subjects to see if either one was a factor in successfully passing the stone. They found alpha-blockers were generally well tolerated and that patients with larger kidney stones had a 57% higher chance of stone passage if they were taking an alpha-blocker. This effect was not seen for patients with smaller stones. Stone location within the ureter did not make a difference, nor did the type/brand of alpha-blocker used.

This information solidifies what has been recommended in a number of treatment practice guidelines, used by urologists, emergency department physicians, and primary care physicians. The research was published online December 1 in The BMJ

Click here to see the full PDF version.

In addition to Canales and Hollingsworth, co-authors included Mary A. M. Rogers Ph.D., M.S. (University of Michigan); Phillip Dahm M.D., Shyam Sukumar M.D., and Phyllis Yan (University of Minnesota), and the University of Florida’s Gretchen M. Kuntz, MSW, MLIS.

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Ten UF Urology Faculty and Residents recognized for Customer Service Key Award

December 7, 2016, 10:22 am
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Congratulations to our Department of
Urology faculty and residents who received Customer Service Key Awards

“Customer Service is the Key (CSK)” recognizes and rewards UF Health employees who make a difference by providing compassionate care and excellent service to our customers. Patients, visitors, employees and physicians are encouraged nominate their peers who have exceeded expectations.

An average of 3,200 employee nominations are received every quarter. Nominations come from all corners of our organization and recognize employees in clinical settings who provide direct patient care as well as those who are behind the scenes in administrative areas.

In December, 2016 the following were recognized.  This is the largest number of department members nominated to date.

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Victoria Bird, MD

 

 

 

 

Vincent Bird MD

 

Vincent Bird, MD

 

 

 

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Aaron Brafman, MD (Housestaff)

 

 

 

 

Paul Crispen, M.D.

 

Paul Crispen, MD

 

 

 

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Julia Han, MD (Housestaff)

 

 

 

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James Mason, MD (Housestaff)

 

 

 

Dr. Lou Moy

 

Louis Moy, MD

 

 

 

 

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Li-Ming Su, MD

 

 

 

 

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Paulas Vyas, MD  (Housestaff)

 

 

 

 

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Larry Yeung, MD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Paul Crispen, MD receives the UF Health Shands 2016 Physician Recognition Award

December 7, 2016, 10:37 am
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Paul Crispen, M.D.

On December 5, 2016, Dr. Paul Crispen was presented the UF Health Physician Recognition Award.  This award represents excellence in patient care, service or advocacy by a physician.

Dr. Crispen was also nominated for the Customer Service Key (CSK) Award.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Crispen on his awards and dedication to patient care.

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UF Health Urology makes a “Great Catch”

December 7, 2016, 11:01 am
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The UF Health Sebastian Ferrero Office of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety recognize staff members who make a “Great Catch” in preventing medical errors.

In November, 2016  Dr. Tom Stringer, Dr. John Shields and Dr. Jon Pavlinec from UF Health Urology were recognized as part of a “Great Catch”

 

Pictured above:

  • Dr. Katherine Huber, Medicine
  • Dr. Andrew Shychuk, Medicine Resident
  • Dr. Thomas Stringer, Urology
  • Dr. John Shields, Urology

Unavailable for picture was Dr. Jon Pavlinec, Urology Resident

 

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UF Urology Celebrates Movember!

December 7, 2016, 11:08 am
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The 5th Annual UF Department of Urology celebration of Movember and recognition of Men’s Health issues culminated with gathering of residents, faculty and their families on November 30, 2016.  As usual, the no shave efforts were recognized with awards and coveted prizes over barbeque at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Tom Stringer.  Once again we participated in campus efforts and fundraising in partnership with undergraduate and medical school student groups.

Blake Noenning, MD (3rd year resident) delivered a lecture on “Urology as a Career‘ to a large group of interested undergraduates at the annual Men’s Health lectureship. This is the fifth consecutive year of departmental dedication to the Movember effort and will continue to be an annual focus and mechanism for comradery and effort.

 

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Save the Date for the University of Florida Department of Urology’s 10th Annual UroGators Alumni Society AUA Reception

December 20, 2016, 10:27 am
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#1 New Release in Urology! Choe’s Urology Oral Board Self-Assessment by Lawrence Yeung, MD

January 18, 2017, 7:53 am
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Completely revised and updated, the new 4th Edition of Choe’s Urology Oral Board Self-Assessment is available now.

Under the leadership of Lawrence L. Yeung, MD, with contributions from 27 leading urologists from around the country, Choe’s Urology contains the most up-to-date content to prepare candidates for the oral exam and to teach residents during their training.  Whether preparing to take the American Board of Urology oral exam or using clinical cases to highlight important diagnosis and treatment issues, Choe’s Urology is the proven resource for learning and retention.

The fourth edition includes 95 updated new cases in over 450 pages with systematic analysis to help you prepare for the Oral Board. Cases are presented in a similar style to the actual oral examination format.

Dr. Yeung, including several of the University of Florida Department of Urology faculty (current and former residents), were involved with authoring chapters of the book.  Choe’s Urology is one of the most important and commonly used resources by Urologists every year, who are preparing for the oral board examination for ABU licensure. It is a case based book with core Urology topics that are tested on the oral exam.

To purchase your copy, please click here.

 

 

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