Ureteral obstruction leading to hydronephrosis may be present in up to one-half of patients with bladder cancer. Preoperative drainage of the hydronephrotic kidney is often pursued to relieve symptoms or maximize renal function. Effective drainage can be achieved in many cases by either ureteral stenting or placement of a percutaneous nephrostomy tube. The potential for […]
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New study finds women who experience recurrent UTIs are unhappy with limited management options for the painful condition. Despite the prevalence of the painful condition, women are fearful and frustrated with limited management options, according to Cedars-Sinai research published in the Journal of Urology. Women who participated in the study were critical of healthcare providers for
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Researchers from Ghent University, Belgium, together with researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, have developed a new method for biomarker discovery of urological cancers. The method enables timely diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Urological cancers include e.g. prostate, bladder and kidney cancers. Biomarkers are biological signatures in the body that can indicate the presence
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An implantable smart wrap that fits safely and securely around the bladder may one day help people who have under-active bladders, a condition that hinders patients from urinating regularly and comfortably, according to an international team of researchers. In a study, the implant, which combines sensors and a polymer wrap, is an integrated device that
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Australian research has identified a new mechanism in which prostate cancer cells can ‘switch’ character and become resistant to therapy. These findings, just published in Cell Reports, are an important development in unravelling how an aggressive subtype of prostate cancer, neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC), develops after hormonal therapies. It is well established that some tumours show
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What is Testosterone? Testosterone (T) is a hormone produced by the human body. Mainly produced by men in the testicles, testosterone affects a man’s appearance and sexual development. Testosterone is also responsible for the stimulation of sperm production, which activates the male sex drive, as well as muscle and bone mass. Production typically decreases with
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We can learn a lot about our bodies based on the waste we excrete. Often times an uncomfortable or messy bowel movement provides insight as to something that may be wrong with your digestive tract. Painful or burning urination is typically a sign something in the urinary tract is not functioning properly. A problem more
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There are bathroom emergencies and there are bathroom medical emergencies. When traveling, especially in a foreign country, knowing how to say the difference could be a lifesaver. Take acute urinary retention, the inability to urinate because something is blocking the bladder or urethra. It’s painful and requires immediate attention, but if the patient is unable to articulate
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If your urine looks or feels suspicious, should you blame a medical goblin? We understand if you do, especially this time of year. But if going to the bathroom is spooking you, there may be reasons beyond a potential illness. It could be an innocent change in bodily function. The trick is knowing the difference
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Kidneys come in pairs, but these organs are so hard-working that most people need only one to live a healthy life. The kidneys work with every beat of the heart, cleaning our blood of waste, toxins and excess water at a rate of half a cup per minute. That adds up to 150 quarts of
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