Urology Austin Gives Back to Central Texas Community

Urology Austin

by | March 29th, 2012

Physicians at Urology Austin give back to the Central Texas community through highly skilled and cutting edge urological care. But the entire Urology Austin family takes it a step further by giving back through philanthropic endeavors every month through an innovative program called “Jeans Day”. Jeans Day occurs on the second Friday of every month….Read the Rest of Article

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LUGPA Study Underscores Prostate Cancer Secreening Saves Lives

Urology Austin

by | March 20th, 2012

In a comprehensive study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, PSA screening was shown to reduce the mortality rate of prostate cancer by 29 percent. The Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA), representing more than 1,800 urologists, stated that today’s study confirmed what urologists and other healthcare providers have known for years—that…Read the Rest of Article

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Want to Boost Your Fertility, Men? Adopt a Healthy Diet

Herb Singh, MD

by | March 6th, 2012

Urology Austin prides itself on providing a wealth of educational resources and advice for those in need of fertility urology in Austin. That’s why we’re excited to share recent evidence that shows a link between healthy dietary habits and successful in-vitro fertilization (IVF). So if you’re trying to start or grow a family, you’ll also…Read the Rest of Article

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Urology Austin Physicians Say P.S.A. Test Still Recommended for Men over 40 to Help Detect Prostate Cancer

Jeffrey Kocurek, MD

by | February 8th, 2012

A few months ago we told you about the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations regarding the potentially life-saving P.S.A test.  They said healthy men should no longer receive the P.S.A. blood test to screen for prostate cancer because generally speaking, it doesn’t save lives and causes unnecessary, potential side effects like pain, impotence…Read the Rest of Article

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March Madness Means More Vasectomies in Austin?

Urology Austin

by | January 31st, 2012

Sitting motionless in front of the TV becomes a national pastime during many of the nation’s big sporting events, including the NCAA men’s basketball tournament known as March Madness. Many men find March Madness the perfect excuse to be a couch potato and to take care of some other “business”.  According to the Cleveland Clinic, the week…Read the Rest of Article

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