Volume 17, Number 4Book ReviewsSmoking: Its Impact on Urologic HealthManagement UpdateNeil BaumDavid MobleyTobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States, and smoking is a leading cause of cancer and death from cancer. There is also evidence that smoking is associated with several urologic diseases. Urologists have a unique opportunity to help our patients lead healthy lifestyles, which includes ending their dependence on nicotine and tobacco. This article points out the various urologic conditions associated with smoking and tobacco use with the intention of providing physicians and patients with knowledge and education regarding this connection. [Rev Urol. 2015;17(4):220-225 doi: 10.3909/riu0684] © 2016 MedReviews®, LLCProstate cancerBladder cancerKidney cancerInterstitial cystitisSmokingErectile dysfunction
Volume 17, Number 3Review ArticlesThe Obesity Epidemic and Its Impact on Urologic CareManagement UpdateNeil BaumDavid MobleyAlthough heart disease and cancer are the number one and two causes of death in the United States, respectively, obesity is gaining speed as a contributing cause to both of those conditions, along with diabetes, arthritis, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease, gallbladder disease, and certain malignancies. Nearly one-third of the adults in the United States is overweight with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 kg/m2, and another third of the adult population is obese, with a BMI greater than 30 kg/m2. This article reviews the root causes of obesity, the societal implications, and the implications of obesity on various urologic diseases. [Rev Urol. 2015;17(3):165-170 doi: 10.3909/riu0683] © 2015 MedReviews®, LLCObesityMorbid obesityBody mass indexExerciseWeight lossDietEpidemic