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Urinary Tract Infection may be interstitial cystitis – consult a urologist

Interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a chronic condition, often misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection.  Interstitial cystitis is potentially treatable through a number of interventions. The Urology Hospital’s experts say interstitial cystitis is extremely debilitating and dramatically affects one’s quality of life.  Interstitial cystitis can cause emotional stress as well as

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Robotic surgery set for huge global growth — report

Robotic surgery is set for dramatic global growth due to an increasing incidence of chronic diseases and the success of the minimally invasive technology in treating these, according to a new report. In 2013 The Urology Hospital, Pretoria, became the first institution in South Africa to acquire a robotic surgical system and has to date

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Circumcision lowers STI risk in women – study

Male circumcision may help reduce women’s risk of contracting various sexually transmitted diseases as well as cervical cancer, according to recent research. There is already compelling evidence that circumcision reduces the risk of heterosexually-acquired HIV infection by 60%, according to the World Health Organisation. And, while it is well known that male circumcision helps prevent

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