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Spinal stimulation helps some dialysis patients
• Urine Problems • Jun 06 06

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

… Spinal stimulation helps some dialysis patients   
 
 

New Clinical Trial to Examine Ways to Improve Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
• Urine Problems • May 26 06

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

 
 

Unnecessary urinary catheters - study
• Urine Problems • May 23 06

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,… Unnecessary urinary catheters - study   

 
 

MRI provides an early alert for polycystic kidney disease
• Urine Problems • May 19 06

A new method using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) accurately tracks structural changes that predict functional changes earlier than standard blood and urine tests in… MRI provides an early alert for polycystic kidney disease   

 
 

Kidney patients warned away from potassium
• Urine Problems • May 02 06

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

 
 

Surgical robot makes prostate removal safe for obese men
• Urine Problems • Apr 21 06

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

 
 

EMLA cream effective for premature ejaculation
• Urine Problems • Mar 28 06

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 alone seems… EMLA cream effective for premature ejaculation   

 
 

Tolterodine safe in men with overactive bladder
• Urine Problems • Mar 23 06

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

 
 

Penile surgery effective for neurologic impairment
• Urine Problems • Mar 21 06

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… Penile surgery effective for neurologic impairment   

 
 

Technique of urethroplasty for female stricture disease described
• Urine Problems • Mar 16 06

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

The most common… Technique of urethroplasty for female stricture disease described   

 
 

Concern Over Rapid Rise of Chronic Kidney Disease
• Urine Problems • Mar 09 06

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 United Kingdom,… Concern Over Rapid Rise of Chronic Kidney Disease   

 
 

While Incidence of Acute Renal Failure Rises, Risk of Death Declines
• Urine Problems • Mar 01 06

Although treatment advances have reduced the risk of death for patients with acute renal failure (ARF) since the 1990s, the number of patients hospitalized… While Incidence of Acute Renal Failure Rises, Risk of Death Declines   

 
 

Intermittent Flomax reduces ejaculation effects
• Urine Problems • Feb 20 06

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

 
 

Cellular discovery suggests possibilities for drug therapy for kidney disease
• Urine Problems • Feb 13 06

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

 
 

Saw palmetto does nothing for enlarged prostates
• Urine Problems • Feb 09 06

Saw palmetto berry extract, an herbal supplement used by millions of men to treat the bothersome symptoms of an enlarged prostate, is largely ineffective… Saw palmetto does nothing for enlarged prostates   

 
 

Poor kidney function ups death risk in heart failure
• Urine Problems • Feb 07 06

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

 
 

Kegel exercises reduce urinary incontinence in women
• Urine Problems • Feb 06 06

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.

… Kegel exercises reduce urinary incontinence in women   
 
 

Uterine artery embolization shortens hospital stay but increases minor complications
• Urine Problems • Jan 25 06

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 artery embolization shortens hospital stay but increases minor complications   

 
 

Uterine fibroid embolization shows high rate of long-term symptom control
• Urine Problems • Jan 10 06

In the first long term study of patients receiving uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) for the relief of symptoms from fibroid tumors 73% report continued… Uterine fibroid embolization shows high rate of long-term symptom control   

 
 

Risk factors for nongonococcal urethritis
• Urine Problems • Jan 06 06

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

 
 

Lipid Marker Linked to Worsening of Kidney Disease
• Urine Problems • Jan 06 06

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… Lipid Marker Linked to Worsening of Kidney Disease   

 
 

Viagra effectively treats urinary tract symptoms associated with prostate enlargement
• Urine Problems • Nov 21 05

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

 
 

Once-daily ciprofloxacin clears urinary infection
• Urine Problems • Nov 17 05

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… Once-daily ciprofloxacin clears urinary infection   

 
 

Overweight, obese hypertensives risk kidney disease
• Urine Problems • Nov 08 05

Chronic kidney disease is much more likely to develop in overweight and obese people with High Blood Pressure (hypertension) than… Overweight, obese hypertensives risk kidney disease   

 
 

Ankle position may help control incontinence in women
• Urine Problems • Oct 05 05

Certain ankle positions, by influencing posture and the tilt of the pelvis when standing, can facilitate pelvic floor muscle activity. The technique may be… Ankle position may help control incontinence in women   

 
 
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