David Morris

Urologist in Nashville. Tennessee, Michigan and Vandy fan. Interests include endurance sports, bourbon and good beer. need more time for family, reading, golf

[David Morris @DavidMorrismd]

@LoebStacy interesting after recent discussion about sleep as a possible cause for worsening fatigue/cognition in PCA patients. @CaPsurvivorship

[Max Lugavere @maxlugavere]

Just telling people they slept poorly led to impaired cognitive function. Telling them they slept fine preserved it.

[David Morris @DavidMorrismd]

@MaxKates @CanesDavid @daviesbj Honestly, that was part of my decision to forgo an SUO fellowship at the time. My dedicated year of lab wasn’t even going to count in the same organization if I stayed for the fellowship.

[NEJM @NEJM]

Presented at #ASCO26:

In high-risk localized prostate cancer, ADT plus apalutamide led to a pathological complete response or minimal residual disease and 5-year metastasis-free survival in a greater percentage of patients than ADT plus placebo. Full phase 3 PROTEUS trial results: https://t.co/UxXUkYwd8Z

Editorial: A Watershed Moment in the Perioperative Treatment of Prostate Cancer https://t.co/XgeWL3lqy6

@ASCO

[David Morris @DavidMorrismd]

@UrologyUS @RuchikaTalwar

[LUGPA @UrologyUS]

Ruchika Talwar, MD, MMHC showed this ominous slide at the #LUGPARegional Meeting during her presentation "Market Dynamics: Big Business Coming for Healthcare."

[David Morris @DavidMorrismd]

@UrologyUS Eagley says “Come have fun and take care of patients in Nashville!” @UA_Nashville

[Amer. Urol. Assn. @AmerUrological]

The “efficiency adjustment” in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) means that CMS will cut work RVUs for thousands of procedures by 2.5% starting January 1, with further reductions every 3 years. The AUA is fighting this policy, but we need your help. Tell Congress to stop the efficiency adjustment in the MPFS! #AUAadvocacy

Click to learn more and advocate: https://t.co/RWdpTuZxO5

[David Morris @DavidMorrismd]

@wandering_gu @declangmurphy @TylerSbrt @urogeek @IvoSchootsNL @ProfPadhani @dr_coops @daviesbj @uroegg Agree. Usually can get covered, but scheduling/geography to good facilities/simplicity often lead to biopsy if negative MRI is unlikely to change the recommendation. Sometimes cheap “unnecessary” bx might not be wrong vs MRi then bx. False neg rate still not low enough for some

[Dr. Jason Efstathiou @drjefstathiou]

Great connecting with my urology colleagues at the @UrologyUS and @specialtynet's 2025 Global Prostate Cancer Congress in Sun Valley, ID. The meeting focused on cutting-edge practice updates and the latest research in prostate cancer. Sessions also addressed the importance of physical activity and there was the opportunity to hit the slopes and participate in David Crawford’s “Triangle of Pain” workout. A big thank you to Drs. @EDavidCrawford, Scott Sellinger, and David Morris for organizing such an outstanding meeting!

#LUGPA2025 #GlobalProstateCancerCongress

@ThomasPolascik
@peter_orio
@prost8helf
@lissmike
@wandering_gu
@RobertReiterMD
@PhillipKooMD

[David Morris @DavidMorrismd]

@CanesDavid #bladder thickening

[WCM Englander Institute for Precision Medicine @WCMEnglanderIPM]

“Men are doing better with #prostatecancer treatment than ever before, the fear of treatment can lead men to not get evaluated and to bad outcomes,” says Dr. Christopher Barbieri (@Chris_Barbieri1), a WCM urologic oncologist and @WCMEnglanderIPM member.

https://t.co/5WxewGcj3u

[Yuan James Rao @yuanjamesrao]

ASTRO abstracts are no longer embargoed after 5PM EST 9/27. Here is LBA1: PARTIQoL, Phase III study of protons vs IMRT for LR/IR prostate cancer. No significant differences in tumor control or patient-reported quality of life out to 60 months of follow up. #radonc

[Alexa Henning @alexahenning]

Gov. @SarahHuckabee & @ARInsuranceDept announce notices of penalties against four major pharmacy benefit managers- the largest pharmaceutical enforcement action in Arkansas history, totaling $1.47M in possible penalties. 

“PBMs have been allowed to skirt the law for too long, today my administration is taking an important step to holding Big Pharma accountable,” said Gov. @SarahHuckabee

[Drug Channels @DrugChannels]

Whoa. The COVID-19 pandemic pummeled #physician revenues. #Oncology was hit hard and remained -5.4% below prepandemic baseline as of mid-2022. (Likely due to delayed screening and diagnoses.)

@health_affairs

==> https://t.co/CG0b3yM094

[LUGPA @UrologyUS]

Save the Date: LUGPA's first Global Prostate Cancer Congress is Jan. 18-21 in Sun Valley, Idaho! Discover cutting-edge #ProstateCancer advancements and network with experts in the field. Learn more: https://t.co/bwo18rvlyD

[LUGPA @UrologyUS]

CMS proposed a 2.8% cut in the #physician fee schedule for 2025, threatening access to care for #Medicare beneficiaries. Physician groups are speaking out against the proposal. Read more from @BeckersHR: https://t.co/5sXnlrVqzs

[David Morris @DavidMorrismd]

Delayed @AmericanAir charlotte to Nash flight 5319 due to baggage issue. Frustrating situation made better by the positive vibes of our crew Alyse Jones and pilot.
Next time just leave the bags behind.

[Bijan Salehizadeh @bijans]

Ok this clip about navigating the American Healthcare System from the recent South Park ozempic special (which was brilliant) needs to be the opening of every healthcare conference panel

[Ways and Means Committee @WaysandMeansGOP]

Bureaucratic red tape is overwhelming private practices, consuming vast amounts of time and resources.

Patients shouldn't have their access or quality of care diminished because of burdensome Washington mandates.

@repbuchanan

[David Morris @DavidMorrismd]

@wandering_gu In my experience, always best to point it out as you are adding it to the missing hole.