Kidney stones (also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Diet, excess body
By: Urology Care Foundation | Posted on: 14 Nov 2018 November is Bladder Health Month. This month serves as a reminder to get the facts
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 of 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. In 2019 the
May is bladder cancer awareness month. According to the National Cancer Institute in 2019 there will be more than 80,000 new bladder cancer cases. The
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This article discusses salt intake and how it may effect nocturia. It was written by John Schieszer on March 4, 2019 and published by renalandurologynews.com.
Published By: Urology Care Foundation | Posted on: 14 Nov 2018 Bladder Health Tips While bladder health is not often top of mind, there are
Published by renalandurologynews.com November 26, 2018 Patients whose radical prostatectomy was delayed more than 6 months had a nearly 2-fold increased risk of biochemical recurrence, a
Nearly 1 in 2 Women Aged 45+ Report Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence occurs in nearly 1 in 2 women aged 45 years and older, a
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Inactivity, Sitting Tied to LUTS in Men Low physical activity may increase risk of lower urinary tract symptoms in study of Korean men (HealthDay News)
Expanded Indications Approved for UroLift FDA has approved new indications for the UroLift System (NeoTract), a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia that involves placement, via a minimally
SAN FRANCISCO—Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MP-MRI) can accurately predict adverse pathologic features at the time of radical prostatectomy (RP) for localized prostate cancer, data presented
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What Are They, and How Do You Get Rid of Them? You may think that the only obvious symptom to determine kidney stones is frequent
Previous study data indicated some relationship between exercise and improved postsurgery outcomes. Vigorous cardiovascular activity and improvement of cardiopulmonary fitness before surgery may improve postoperative
An incredible procedure to treat an enlarged prostate Called: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Overview Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common, benign (non cancerous) condition
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is when urine leaks out with sudden pressure on the bladder and urethra, causing the sphincter muscles to open briefly.
Limiting cold ischemia times could increase the use of renal allografts donated from patients after death from cardiovascular causes, researchers say. Donation after circulatory death
Vabomere, which combines meropenem and vaborbactam, demonstrated superior efficacy to piperacillin/tazobactam. The FDA has approved Vabomere, an intravenous antibiotic, for the treatment of complicated urinary tract
Meta-analysis of studies conducted around the world found that men with diabetes have more than 3.5 times increased risk for erectile dysfunction. More than half
Postoperative radiotherapy for men who have persistently elevated PSA levels following radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer is associated with improved survival among patients with
Study: Ureterolithotripsy Best for Large Proximal Ureteral Stones Natasha Persaud, Digital Content Editor June 20, 2017 Ureterolithotripsy (URS) should be considered standard therapy for proximal
The Urinary Tract System Urology is a part of health care that deals with a lot of different body parts. This includes body parts that
What is Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome? Interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a chronic bladder health issue. It is a feeling of pain
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Low testosterone affects many men, most of whom don’t even know it. Doctor Barry Blitz wants you to know the signs. It is normal for
Kidney stones are a common urological issue, and Doctor Barry Blitz believes you should know what to look for. Kidney stones are formed in the
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