Diagnostic models for male lower urinary tract symptom management in primary care

The authors aimed to develop and validate risk-prediction models for diagnosing common urological conditions—bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), detrusor underactivity (DU), and detrusor overactivity (DO)—in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) presenting to primary care. They found that a combination of simple, non-invasive index tests could accurately predict these diagnoses, with the BOO model showing particularly strong performance. This approach may enhance early treatment initiation and management of LUTS in primary care settings.