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The correlation between diabetes mellitus (DM) and outcomes in COVID-19 is mainly mediated by hyperinflammation, as assessed by soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) levels, according to a study published online in the March issue of Diabetes Care. Alexi Vasbinder, PhD, RN, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues characterized the impact of […]

Plant-based diets may be a helpful strategy for patients on dialysis to lower their phosphorous levels, according to a speaker at the virtual Annual Dialysis Conference.   “Plant-based diets have historically been avoided or neglected in the use of our patients with kidney disease, especially those on dialysis, for a variety of reasons including issues related to

Is it common to have urinary control issues after prostate surgery? Recovery of urinary control is one of the most common concerns for men undergoing treatment for benign and malignant prostate disorders. While most men experience significant improvement or resolution in urinary symptoms, they remain a common source of stress before and after surgery. Why

Fusion biopsy of the prostate is a procedure that has developed over the last few years to more accurately diagnose localized lesions of the prostate. This has become an important advance in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. Over the years, studies have shown that many men who have random biopsies of the prostate — and also

I’m sure by now, you may have seen and or heard a commercial for erectile dysfunction (ED) which ends with the statement, “If your erection lasts more than four hours, call your doctor.” This condition (known as priapism) is a urological emergency that is relatively rare, but has been seen more commonly over the last 20 years

If your child’s scrotum is significantly swollen on one side or the size fluctuates, this can be the sign of a hydrocele or inguinal hernia. Pediatric groin hernias, also called inguinal hernia, happens for a different reason than in adults, not because they strained themselves. Causes Early in fetal development, while the baby is still

What Is a Kidney Stone? Kidney stones are hard as a rock and form in the kidney. While stones tend to be small in children, size doesn’t contribute to how bad the symptoms can be. Even a tiny stone as small as a pinhead can cause a lot of pain. Kidney stones form the same

Have you ever had the sensation of needing to rush to the bathroom? Ever not make it in time? Here are a few lifestyle changes that may help. Diet, Caffeine, and Alcohol First, it is important to note that drinking more fluids leads to more urine production. Water is typically good for you, but too

Can an apple and a nap make you feel like a kid again? Well, when it comes to your urinary health, it’s an ageless combination. When you think of it, the general goals for healthy living haven’t changed since we were kids: eat lots of fruits and veggies, drink plenty of water, get some exercise,

Several recent supports have provided evidence supporting the long-term complications that can be associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These long-term effects are often referred to as ‘long COVID.’ The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is the virus responsible for COVID-19, invades and damages many organs and systems, including endothelial cells.