Journal Club
Journal Club is an important component of the residency training program in the Department of Urology. Each month, staff and residents meet to discuss two journal articles that are of clinical or experimental significance. Topics of discussion are based on a urologic subspecialty that changes on a rotating basis. Chosen articles adhere to one of four study types (e.g., diagnostic tests, observational studies, RCTs, or systematic reviews) and are critiqued following the respective JAMA guidelines. The JAMA guidelines for each study type can be found at the bottom of the page.
Journal Clubs are held in-person in the urology boardroom on the first Monday of every month. Any changes to the time, date or location will be communicated directly and updated on the website.
Below is the schedule for the 2023/2024 academic year (articles will be updated closer to the actual date):
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September 18, 2023
Oncology-Observational Studies
A Healthy Lifestyle in Men at Increased Genetic Risk for Prostate Cancer
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October 16, 2023
Pediatrics-Systematic reviews/meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis to study the outcomes of proactive versus delayed management in children with a congenital neurogenic bladder
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November 6, 2023
General urology/transplant--RCTs
Removal of Small, Asymptomatic Kidney Stones and Incidence of Relapse
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December 4, 2023
Female/functional/reconstruction--Diagnostic Testing
Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections
Effect of bladder outlet procedures on urodynamic assessments in men with an acontractile or underactive detrusor: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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January 8, 2024
Men's health/infertility--Observational studies
Cardiovascular safety of testosterone-replacement therapy
Prostate Safety Events During Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Men With Hypogonadism A Randomized Clinical Trial
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February 5, 2024
Oncology--RCTs
Nivolumab plus gemcitabine–cisplatin in advanced urothelial carcinoma
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March 4, 2024
Pediatrics--Observational studies
Supranormal differential renal function on MAG3 scan in children with ureteropelvic junction obstruction-Prevalence and pyeloplasty during follow-up
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April 8, 2024
General urology/transplant--Systematic reviews/meta-analysis
The role of bariatric surgery on kidney transplantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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May 13, 2024
Men's health/infertility--Diagnostic tests
June 3, 2024
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)--no specific study type