Publications by authors named "M Speakman"

Context: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common, often bothersome, and have multifactorial aetiology.

Objective: To present a summary of the 2023 version of the European Association of Urology guidelines on the management of male LUTS.

Evidence Acquisition: A structured literature search from 1966 to 2021 selected the articles with the highest certainty evidence.

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The PinPoint Case Platform (PPCP) offers independent online case-based CME. To align with personal learning needs, a functionality of needs assessments ("QuickScan") was developed, directing users to follow personalised case journeys. A randomised study was conducted, comparing its effectiveness, time efficiency and user experience with a format of non-individualised case-based learning.

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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.2 sub-lineage has gained in proportion relative to BA.1.

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Context: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition in elderly men causing a severe worsening of quality of life, and a significant cost for both patients and health systems.

Objective: To report a practical, evidence-based, guideline on definitions, pathophysiology, diagnostic workup, and treatment options for men with different forms of UI.

Evidence Acquisition: A comprehensive literature search, limited to studies representing high levels of evidence and published in the English language, was performed.

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