The sexual side effects of prostate cancer therapy are an important concern for cancer survivors. Are the psychosexual needs of these patients being adequately addressed?

Drug expenses are skyrocketing. You might be surprised to learn that there are big differences in what you will pay for drugs. Learn about common brand name drugs in urology.

This new study explores the safety of diuretics in the treatment of acute kidney injury. What does the latest research reveal?

Swim bladder disease is a condition that affects fish. Fish use the swim bladder to regulate buoyancy in the water. When the swim bladder suffers from a disease or injury, the fish has a difficult time maintaining buoyancy. Fish with swim bladder disease may float on the top of the tank's surface

Pseudomonas aeruginosa can infect almost any tissue in the body that is compromised (i.e. damaged or weakened by injury or disease). It can infect the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, soft tissue, heart valves, ears, bones, joints and gastrointestinal tract. Many Pseudomonas aeruginosa infect

IrritantsYou may experience frequent urination if you bladder is irritated by caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, tomato-based foods or carbonated drinks. Cutting these out of your diet can help. Bubble bath and other products also can cause frequent urination by irritating your urethra from...

Kidneys filter blood, removing excess toxins in order to maintain an optimal chemical balance in the body. When suffering from kidney disease, the filtration of toxins is not performed fully, and some herbs that would regularly be beneficial to the kidneys, such as bayberry, parsley and dandelion, m

For obese and overweight women, losing weight can dramatically reduce episodes of incontinence, according to a new study.

Does training nurses for placement of Coude catheters improve care and allow for better use of health care resources?

Uric acid is a natural and necessary compound found in our bodies. In humans, it functions as an antioxidant and promotes the health of our blood vessel linings. We need a continual supply in our system. Uric acid is produced in our bodies when it breaks down an amino acid called purine. Purine prov

WebMD explains bladder spasms in children and adults, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

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What are the most important elements of biofeedback assisted pelvic floor muscle therapy for urge incontinence?

Hyperphosphatemia is a driving force in the pathogenesis of vascular calcification and SHPT associated with renal failure.

Kidney stones are extremely painful. If you know the type of stone you're prone to, you can take measures to prevent future kidney stones from forming. There are several ways to remove the kidney stone if it doesn't pass on its own.

Dialysis is the process of replacing renal function in the absence of a working kidney. Neither hemodialysis nor peritoneal dialysis itself is painful; however, there are some side effects that can cause discomfort.

Bladder infections, or urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be a serious medical problem, and they infect a large portion of the population. UTIs are common in women and can appear as a recurring problem. If you are a person who has recurring UTIs there are measures you can take to maintain your heal

Should kidney donors be compensated or given rewards? This new article takes a look at nephrologists' opinions on the matter.

While 85% of carcinoid tumors occur in the appendix or ileocecal region, up to 15% may occur in the lungs, liver, or genitourinary tract.

Do miRNAs play a role in diabetic nephropathy, and how could they help clinicians to better diagnose and predict the development of disease?