Urine Problems

Clearer definition of painful bladder syndrome

The results of the latest meeting of ESSIC in Baden, Germany have been published, and provide a very well thought-out and organized conception of…    

Spinal stimulation helps some dialysis patients

For hemodialysis patients with very poor circulation in their legs, spinal cord stimulation reduces pain and increases quality of life, according to Italian researchers.…    

New Clinical Trial to Examine Ways to Improve Treatment of Uterine Fibroids

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine are working on ways to improve the results of a non-surgical method to treat fibroids.…    

Unnecessary urinary catheters - study

A study of 1,586 hospitalized patients age 70 and older at two Ohio hospitals indicates that 24 percent were given medically unnecessary urinary catheters,…    

MRI provides an early alert for polycystic kidney disease

A new method using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) accurately tracks structural changes that predict functional changes earlier than standard blood and urine tests in…    

Kidney patients warned away from potassium

Many kidney failure patients are increasing their chance of nerve damage in their legs and feet by simply having too much potassium in their…    

Surgical robot makes prostate removal safe for obese men

The use of a robotic system could make surgery for prostate cancer an option for thousands of obese men who might otherwise be turned…    

EMLA cream effective for premature ejaculation

EMLA, an anesthetic cream, is effective in treating premature ejaculation, according to a report by researchers in Turkey.

“Topical EMLA cream…    

Tolterodine safe in men with overactive bladder

Tolterodine treatment, sold in the US under the name of Detro, is part of a class of medications called antimuscarinics, which prevent bladder contractions,…    

Penile surgery effective for neurologic impairment

Surgical implant of a penile prosthesis to treat erectile dysfunction or urinary incontinence can be safely performed in neurologically impaired patients, according to a…    

Technique of urethroplasty for female stricture disease described

The incidence of obstruction from any cause occurs in approximately 2.7% to 8% of women presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms.

The…    

Concern Over Rapid Rise of Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease is rising rapidly worldwide and is becoming a global healthcare problem, warn experts in this week’s BMJ.

In the…    

While Incidence of Acute Renal Failure Rises, Risk of Death Declines

Although treatment advances have reduced the risk of death for patients with acute renal failure (ARF) since the 1990s, the number of patients hospitalized…    

Intermittent Flomax reduces ejaculation effects

Using Flomax (tamsulosin) every other day, rather than every day, appears to reduce the ejaculation problems that can occur with the drug, Turkish researchers…    

Cellular discovery suggests possibilities for drug therapy for kidney disease

Scientists at the University of California, Santa Barbara have reported a discovery at the cellular level that suggests possibilities for drug therapy for kidney…    

Saw palmetto does nothing for enlarged prostates

Saw palmetto berry extract, an herbal supplement used by millions of men to treat the bothersome symptoms of an enlarged prostate, is largely ineffective…    

Poor kidney function ups death risk in heart failure

Impaired kidney function raises the risk of death and hospital admission in patients with chronic heart failure, even among those patients with fairly…    

Kegel exercises reduce urinary incontinence in women

Women suffering from urinary incontinence can benefit from pelvic floor muscle training, commonly known as Kegel exercises, according to a new review of studies.…    

Uterine artery embolization shortens hospital stay but increases minor complications

Compared to traditional surgery for uterine fibroids, a new minimally invasive procedure leads to shorter hospitalization and a quicker return to everyday activities, researchers…    

Uterine fibroid embolization shows high rate of long-term symptom control

In the first long term study of patients receiving uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) for the relief of symptoms from fibroid tumors 73% report continued…    

Risk factors for nongonococcal urethritis

Oral sex may be a risk factor for nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases affecting both men and women,…    

Lipid Marker Linked to Worsening of Kidney Disease

In patients with mild to moderate kidney disease, measuring levels of a protein called apolipoprotein A-IV (apoA-IV) can accurately predict the long-term risk…    

Viagra effectively treats urinary tract symptoms associated with prostate enlargement

Viagra (sildenafil citrate), known for improving erectile dysfunction (ED), also effectively treats the prostate and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with prostate enlargement…    

Once-daily ciprofloxacin clears urinary infection

Once-daily use of a new extended release (ER) formulation of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin is as effective as twice-daily intermediate-release (IR) ciprofloxacin in clearing up…    

Overweight, obese hypertensives risk kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is much more likely to develop in overweight and obese people with High…