Urologic Cancer Risks for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
Exposed veterans are at risk for prostate cancer. What are the criteria for compensation if diagnosed?
Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
Herbal Alternatives to Detrol
Detrol is a medication prescribed to calm an overactive bladder or urinary incontinence. It works by calming the muscle spasms that prevent the bladder from retaining and controlling urine flow. People with this condition often seek natural herbal alternatives to Detrol to both calm their ailment a
Cancer Patients' Perspectives on Multidisciplinary Team Working
How do cancer patients feel about multidisciplinary care teams?
CKD-Renal Epidemiology and Information Network Cohort Study
What does the latest research tell us about the factors associated with CKD progression and its transition to ESRD?
PDE-5 Inhibitors and NAION
What should doctors tell patients taking PDE-5 inhibitors about the recent FDA warning on potential vision loss? Drs. Hellstrom and Kendirci give guidance to clinicians.
Polycistic Kidney Disease Signs & Symptoms
Polycystic kidney disease causes cysts to grow on the kidneys. The disease is typically passed down through families. It affects about 12.5 million people worldwide and is found in all races and genders. Symptoms do not generally appear until the patient is 30 or 40 years old.High Blood...
Bladder Urinary Tract Infections
Bladder urinary tract infections, also known as UTI's, are infections of the urinary system that affects the bladder and urethra. When the infection becomes severe it may infect the kidneys. More women than men are affected by this type of infection.
Bladder CIS: BCG Protocol
Carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the urinary bladder consists in an early stage of bladder cancer, when the tumor(s) have affected only the innermost layers of the bladder wall. Left untreated, the carcinoma can affect deeper and deeper layers until it penetrates the wall and affects surrounding organs.
How Do Men Contract Gardnerella?
Gardnerella Vaginalis is a disease transmitted through sexual activity with a partner who has developed or contracted the disease. It is most commonly found in women, but is easily transmitted to men. The treatment for Gardnerella involves use of prescription medication provided by a doctor. Regardl
Mini-Sling for Incontinence: Less Pain, Less Gain?
The innovative single-incision sling TVT Secur has some advantages over the TVT Obturator sling, but is it as effective for stress urinary incontinence?
Does Preservation of the Neurovascular Bundle During Radical
The authors review a study from the Journal of Urology on the risks associated with preserving the neurovascular bundle during radical prostatectomy. Does this technique compromise cancer control?
Addressing and Managing ED After Prostatectomy
The full range of ED treatment options are described along with the penile rehabilitation potential of each.
Pulmonary Hypertension in CKD
Are patients with chronic kidney disease at a higher risk for developing pulmonary hypertension and, if so, how does it present?
What Are the Functions of Mitochondria in the Kidneys?
Microscopic mitochondria play an important role in regulating kidney function.sheep kidney image by PHOTOFLY from Fotolia.comMitochondria are microscopic, elliptical-shaped parts of our cells. During cellular respiration, they conserve energy released as Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). In...
State of Living Kidney Donation in Europe
How safe is living kidney transplantation for both the donor and recipient, and how is the procedure viewed in Europe? This new article takes a look.
Obesity--Disease With Many Aetiologies in Same Phenotype
Is overeating a symptom rather than a cause of obesity?
Prostate Cancer Survivors Need Well-Rounded Care
Dr. Gerald Chodak discusses a new report from the American Cancer Society that provides guidance on long-term care for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
What Is A Cystocele?
A cystocele is an area of weakness in the anterior vaginal wall that allows the bladder to protrude into the vagina. It is a common condition with a variety of causes, including chronic constipation, heavy lifting and decreased estrogen in post-menopausal women. Most cystoceles are a result of child
Cranberry Pills & Kidney Disease
The urinary tract includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra. Maintaining a healthy urinary tract prevents kidney disease by helping to ensure proper functioning of the kidneys. Cranberry pills are renowned for preventing infections of the urinary tract, and aid in the prevention of kidney
Cinnamon and Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections are common and more prevalent among women than men. If the infection is limited to your bladder, it can be painful and frustrating. But if it spreads to the kidney, the repercussions may be critical. Among the many treatments available, dietary cinnamon can help control the