Sexual Health
Government and Regulations
Tested Tools to Reduce Catheter-Associated UTIs
To reduce the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality releases a tool kit to...
Clinical Review
Long-Term Surgical Management of Severe Pelvic Injury and Resulting Neurogenic Bladder From an Improvised Explosive Device
Reconstructive surgery can help veterans improve their quality of life and live free of chronic indwelling catheters following injury from an...
Government and Regulations
Ebola Virus Persists in Semen Long Term
Interesting data from a study by the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation found the Ebola virus present in the semen of survivors.
Case Reports
Opioid-Induced Androgen Deficiency in Veterans With Chronic Nonmalignant Pain
Government and Regulations
Native Americans Address LGBT Health Issues
IHS discusses the advancement of health needs for American Indian/Alaska Natives within the LGBT community.
Commentary
Female Service Members in the Long War
Beginning in September, Federal Practitioner will focus on female health and women service members, including interviews with authors of chapters...
Original Research
Treatment of Ampicillin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium Urinary Tract Infections
There was no statistically significant difference between amoxicillin and nitrofurantoin for the treatment of ampicillin-resistant Enterococcus...
Case Reports
Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Playing Catch-up With Patients
As patients seek treatment for low testosterone, it is important for primary care providers to understand the risks and benefits of the therapy...
Original Research
Urologist Workforce Variation Across the VHA
Distribution of urologists varies significantly at the facility rather than at the regional level, according to a large-scale study, but regional...