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Urology is a branch of medicine that deals with health problems of the male and female urinary systems, and the male reproductive system. The urinary tract stores and gets rid of urine (liquid waste) and extra water. The urinary tract is a pathway in the body. It includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. The […]

Kidney stones, medically known as nephrolithiasis (neph-ro-lith-i-asis), is a term many people have probably heard before. You may have dealt with them first-hand, know someone who has dealt with them, or simply heard it in passing. If this is your first time learning about kidney stones, whether for yourself or caring for another…. welcome! This

Overactive bladder, or OAB, is the name for a group of bladder symptoms. These symptoms may include a feeling that you have to pass urine urgently, the need to pass urine often (day and night) and urine leaks with the “gotta go” feeling. While OAB is very common, having any of these symptoms can make

Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) is a rare condition characterized by a constellation of symptoms and clinical findings resulting from extrinsic compression of the renal vein. The most common form of NCS results from entrapment of the left renal vein (LRV) between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery (SMA). Although considered a rare disorder, NCS should be

Men who consume colourful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), according to new research by University of South Australia scientists. A rainbow of foods rich in certain micronutrients helps to prevent prostate cancer (PC) as well as speed up recovery among men who undergo

Conventional mechanical robots function by transmitting actions of the surgeon’s hands to the surgical target through the tremor-filtered movements of surgical instruments. Similarly, the next iteration of surgical robots conform human-initiated actions to a personalized surgical plan leveraging 3D digital segmentation generated prior to surgery. The advancements in cloud computing, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence have led to

Radical cystectomy and urinary diversion remain the cornerstone in the surgical management of patients with muscle-invasive or high-risk nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer. This approach has been associated with a remarkable increase in patient survival and more patients are now living for years after surgery who may present with long-term complications. This review describes long-term complications associated with urinary diversion including renal function deterioration,

Hysterectomy is a common surgical procedure that is associated with the removal of the uterus. The uterus or womb is a hollow muscular organ where a fetus grows in pregnant women. Hence, women who undergo a hysterectomy will not be able to give birth. In most cases, women undergo several emotional reactions before and after

In a recent study published in the Urology journal, researchers in the United States (US) performed a systematic review of existing data to investigate whether plant-forward (PF) diets could improve male health to prevent and manage benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), erectile dysfunction (ED), and prostate cancer (PCa). Background​​​​​​​ Plant-based or vegan diets predominantly comprise plant-sourced

Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide and has been linked to changes in lifestyle-associated factors such as alcohol intake, smoking habits, diet, and physical activity. One dietary factor that has recently gained attention in relation to cancer risk is ultra-processed foods (UPFs). These are dietary formulations that have undergone multiple levels