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MARS: First international, multicentre, observational study regarding priapism
We would like to present to our readers the first international, multicentre, observational study regarding priapism: “the MARS study (ManAgement of pRiapiSm and its impact on outcomes: an international register; NCT04932902).” The project is conducted by the YAU Sexual...
Prof. Albers: “Intention is to enhance the scientific quality”
New SCO chair aims to develop the EAU into one of the most influential scientific societies in the world Since 2003, he has been a member of the EAU Guidelines Panel on Testicular Cancer. “Here, I gathered most...
OPTIMA: improving prostate cancer treatment through AI
The European Association of Urology (EAU) is co-coordinating OPTIMA: a public-private partnership of 36 partners spanning 13 countries that officially launched earlier this week. OPTIMA’s aim is to revolutionise oncology care in Europe by improving broad data access, using AI-driven technology and...
New YAU working group on kidney transplantation
Nowadays, kidney transplantation (KT) is considered the best treatment option for patients with end-stage renal disease, with more than 20,000 KTs being performed each year in Europe. Given the epidemiological relevance and the clinical importance of chronic renal failure...
An exclusive interview with Prof. Maria Jose Ribal Caparros, new chair of the Guidelines Office
Prof. Maria Jose Ribal Caparros (ES) is the newly-appointed chair of the EAU Guidelines Office. In this exclusive interview, she expounds on what her new role entails, her aims and aspirations, and the pivotal moment she knew she wanted...
EAU and partners submit joint letter to ask for continued support from MEPs on prostate cancer
The amendments to the “Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer – towards a comprehensive and coordinated strategy” report from the European Parliament Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA Committee) have come in. We are delighted to see that our collective...
Green light for the EAU Policy Office: Prof. Hein Van Poppel appointed first chair to guide EAU’s policy activities
During the General Assembly 2021 the EAU members formally approved, with 94% of the General Assembly’s votes, the establishment of a new EAU Policy Office to make sure that the interests of European urologists and urological patients are taken...
Let’s Talk Prostate Cancer Expert Group issues five Calls to Action for EU policymakers to improve PCa treatment
The Let’s Talk Prostate Cancer Expert Group has released five Calls to Action for the 2019-2024 EU legislative period to address five key challenges in the treatment of people with advanced prostate cancer in Europe. The Expert Group, chaired by...
“The ESU train is on the right track”
Profile: Prof. Evangelos Liatsikos, incoming Education Office chairman, hails strength and reputation of School Prof. Evangelos Liatsikos (GR) has succeeded Prof. Joan Palou (ES) as chairman of the EAU’s Education Office following EAU21. We asked him about his previous...
Test your EAU Guidelines knowledge and earn CME credits!
The European School of Urology (ESU) offers you 16 free e-courses dedicated to the EAU Guidelines. Every year, when the new edition of the EAU Guidelines is released, renowned experts meticulously select vital points in the new Guidelines and...
EAU History Office translates and publishes newly discovered Vesalius consilium
The latest volume of De Historia Urologiae Europaeae has a world first: an annotated translation of a recently discovered consilium by 16th-century anatomist and physician Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564). Vesalius, known for his De Humani Corporis Fabrica (1543) anatomical study...
Despite high prevalence, urinary incontinence is still very much a taboo
Arnhem (The Netherlands), 20 September 2021. Although urinary incontinence (UI) is a very common issue affecting 10% to 20% of people across Europe1, it is still very much a taboo. This is revealed by a new survey2 commissioned by...