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The renal system, also known as the urinary system, consists of the urethra, bladder, ureters, and the kidneys. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs responsible for filtering minerals from the blood, maintaining overall fluid balance, excreting waste products, and regulating blood volume to name a few. The kidneys are very important organs in the body. […]

Nocturia is a bothersome symptom and the leading cause of disturbed sleep in adults. It is extremely common, with 55% of men and 60% of women aged 50 waking at least once in the night, with a further 20% waking at least twice [1]. It is associated with impaired quality of life, reduced work productivity,

Peyronie’s disease causes scar tissue, or a hard lump, to form inside the penis. The cause is not really known, though trauma (such as hitting or bending) of the penis may be involved. In its mild form, Peyronie’s disease can improve without treatment in 6 to 15 months. In most cases, the hardened scar tissue

Urologic diseases include kidney stones and bladder control problems, as well as one of the five most common types of cancer: prostate. Prostate cancer is the most common type experienced by men; in the UK alone, more than 47,500 men are diagnosed with it every year. Bladder cancer is another urologic disease, and there are

Urodynamic testing or urodynamics is any procedure that examines the function of the bladder, sphincters and urethra in storing and releasing urine from the body. As there are many different types of these tests, the procedure can vary greatly according to which is used. Most tests examine the ability of the bladder to contain urine

The urinary system is comprised of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra. The purpose of the urinary system (also called the renal system) is to remove waste from the body and to regulate electrolytes, blood volume, blood pressure, and blood pH. The kidneys filter the blood so the waste can exit through the ureters

There have been various different attitudes towards sexual dysfunction over the centuries. Erectile dysfunction, in particular, has been written about in detail since medieval times. Some of the earliest treatment approaches to sexual dysfunction were developed by Muslim physicians and pharmacists in medieval times. These physicians would prescribe both single drug therapies and combination regimens

Nephrologists are physicians who deal with diseases of the kidneys and fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Patients are first examined and assessed by general physicians who refer them to nephrologists when kidney disease or abnormalities are confirmed. Some of the common reasons for referral to a nephrologist who specializes in kidney diseases include:- Acute renal failure

Asparagus or Asparagus officinalis is a spring vegetable rich in vitamins (A, C, E, K, and B6), minerals (iron, copper, calcium), proteins, and fiber. Even though the plant possesses various medical properties for supporting kidney functions, fertility, cancer, etc., the factor that makes it food for thought is its ability to give urine a pungent

(HealthDay News) — The probability of nonlocalized upstaging on prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) may be prognostic of long-term outcomes in high-risk prostate cancer, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Michael Xiang, MD, PhD, from the University of California in Los Angeles, and colleagues examined the prognostic significance of