Today we are showcasing some of the top, latest urology-related articles posted recently across medical journals. Topics in these articles range from A.I. implementation in pediatric urology to cancer awareness. All articles posted in this rundown were published within the previous two months.

A Living Scoping Review and Online Repository of Artificial Intelligence Models
  • Journal of Pediatric Urology, June 2025
  • Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being applied across pediatric urology. We provide a living scoping review and online repository developed by the AI in PEDiatric UROlogy (AI-PEDURO) collaborative that summarizes the current and emerging evidence on the AI models developed in pediatric urology.
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Support for the Struggling Learner in Urology

  • Current Urology Reports, May 2025
  • Description: Supporting struggling urology residents is an important yet challenging task. We describe strategies to assess resident performance, challenges in the clinical learning environment that contribute to resident remediation, and support mechanisms. This review highlights existing resources for positive outcomes in remediation and promotes exploration of innovative strategies to support future urology residents.
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A Master Adaptive Learner Approach to Cognitive Disability Support in a U.S. Urology Residency

  • Teaching and Learning in Medicine, May 2025
  • Description: This case study about a urology resident in a U.S. training program, presented from the viewpoint of his competency development coach and residency program leadership with case description and insights from the resident, explores how adopting a Master Adaptive Learner (MAL) approach to identifying multiple intertwined challenges enables targeted remediation and disability support efforts.
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Trends in Urology Residency Applications: Results from the American Urological Association Medical Student Survey from 2022 to 2024

  • Urology, May 2025
  • Description: To provide a comprehensive overview of the American Urological Association Medical Student Surveys and includes data 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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Penile Cancer Awareness and Knowledge Among Adult Patients in an Ambulatory Urology Clinic

  • Translational Andrology and Urology, April 2025
  • Description: Penile cancer (PeCa) is a rare urologic malignancy in the United States, and public awareness remains low. In this brief report, we design and execute a survey to evaluate knowledge and awareness of PeCa focusing on general PeCa knowledge, treatment options, and willingness to recommend a preventative intervention.
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Geographical Distribution of Osteopathic Urology Residents and Match Trends in the United States

  • Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, April 2025
  • Description: Applying into urology residency is highly competitive. Disparities in osteopathic (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine [DO]) representation exist within the current urology workforce. This study aimed to examine the number of DO graduates in urology residency programs over time and map their current distribution throughout the United States.
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Opioid Prescribing Patterns and the Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease in Pediatric Urology Population: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

  • Journal of Pediatric Urology, April 2025
  • Description: Significant efforts have been undertaken to decrease opioid prescribing, but there is little research into patient-specific factors presenting as barriers in the pediatric surgical population. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been shown to be a safe and effective alternative to opioids for pain control, however, concerns about their impact on renal function limit their use in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Data is limited on the interplay of CKD on opioid prescribing.
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