Zuverlässige Informationen im Bereich der Urologie: ohne Grenzen

EAU Patienteninformation

Die EAU Patienteninformation bietet zuverlässige und aktuelle medizinische Informationen für alle urologischen Patienten. Das Projekt entstand in europäischer Zusammenarbeit für Patienten und deren Familien.

EAU Patienteninformation

Urologie

Urologie ist der medizinische Fachbereich, der sich mit dem Urogenitalsystem bei Frauen und Männern beschäftigt. Urologische Erkrankungen treten immer häufiger auf, da die Bevölkerung immer älter wird.

Insights From Engaged Patients

More and more patients want to be active participants in their healthcare. They want to be involved in the decision making process, access to their health records, and tools to help monitor their health. A recent Inspire survey of over 10,000 patients and caregivers reveals that they are becoming more engaged. Source: The Patient Empowerment Network

Clinical trials - Patients ARE the pioneers

Do Patients Have a Voice While Participating in Clinical Trials? Source: The Patient Empowerment Network

Increased risk of cancer among men with a curved penis

According to researchers, having a curved penis could raise the risk of getting certain cancers in men. The study was presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and found associations between a curved penis and Peyronie’s Disease and cancers of the testes, skin and stomach. Source: News Medical Life Sciences

Researchers are studying tailored treatments to improve prostate cancer care

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are leading a study into individualized treatments for prostate cancer. Source: News Medical Life Sciences

Tips To Get the Most From Your Doctor’s Visit

Have you ever had the experience of leaving the doctor’s office wishing you had remembered to ask a certain question? Source: The Patient Empowerment Network

How to Read and Understand a Scientific Paper

Understanding research literature is an important skill for patient advocates, and as with any skill, it can be learned with practice and time. Source: The Patient Empowerment Network

The Advocate’s Guide to Reporting Live from Conferences and Events

Reporting live from an event is a way of engaging your followers by sending updates about an event as it occurs. It allows you to expand the reach of in-person events to provide valuable insights to those who are unable to attend in person. Source: The Patient Empowerment Network

Readability assessment of online patient education materials provided by the European Association of Urology

Purpose of the study was to assess the readability of the web-based patient education material provided by the European Association of Urology.

ECPC Patient Survey on Awareness of Cancer-associated Thrombosis (CAT) in People with Cancer

The European Cancer Patient Coalition is running a survey to get a better picture of the awareness on Cancer-Associated Thrombosis among people with cancer in Europe. Patients of 6 countries will be asked to give their opinion, including France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain and UK.

European Cancer Patient Coalition launches Patient Nutrition booklet, “Living well during Cancer Treatment”

The European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC) is the voice of cancer patients in Europe. With over 400 members, ECPC is Europe’s largest umbrella cancer patients’ association, covering all 28 EU member states and many other European and non-European countries. ECPC represents patients aﬀected by all types of cancers, from the rarest to the most common.