Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment
Stout, pilsner or IPA: A craft beer review of urine colour
Stout, pilsner or IPA: A craft beer review of urine colour
In a busy urinalysis lab, the process of dealing with urine colours is sometimes made easier when they are compared to varieties of beer, which cover many of the normal and abnormal colours
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