Symptoms of Biliary Tract Disease

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Biliary tract disease is actually a grouping of complications that essentially causes a blockage within one or more of the bile ducts of the liver. Gallstones are one of the more common reasons for the development of this condition, but you may also experience a blockage due to a tumor (both benign

Guidelines on Managing Anemia in CKD

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What do the latest clinical guidelines say about the treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease? Are there any new therapeutic strategies?

Urology Nursing Practice Educational Preparation

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Urology APNs continue to take on more independent roles and engage in more complex procedures, so training for these job functions is increasingly important.

Urinary Incontinence Surgeries Studied

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For women with urinary stress incontinence, sling surgery may trump Burch colposuspension, doctors say in the New England Journal of Medicine.

How Do I Know If I Have a Bladder Infection?

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A bladder infection is also referred to as a urinary tract infection, or a UTI. This type of infection can be caused by a few different types of bacteria. It is important to recognize when you have a bladder infection so that you can begin treating it right away, so you must know the symptoms. You c

New Overactive Bladder Drug Approved

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The FDA has approved Enablex for the treatment of overactive bladder, according to the drug's manufacturer.

Normal Uric Acid Level

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A normal uric acid level in the body ranges between 3.0 and 7.0 mg/dL, according to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at PennState Hershey (see Resources). Anything lower or higher can cause sickness and may be due to an existing medical condition, a medication being used, or a diet that is high in p

Urinary Tract Infections Vs. Herpes

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Both urinary tract infections and genital herpes affect your genital area. Otherwise, the two conditions have very little in common. They have distinctive features, different causes and different treatment plans.

Conditions and Symptoms of Urinary Problems

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Urinary problems are distressing and can dramatically interfere with your life, especially if incontinence results. However, there is hope for you. Understanding the specific conditions and symptoms of urinary problems will get you one step closer to finding the right treatment for you.

Nursing Diagnosis for Renal Failure

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The kidneys make urine by filtering water and waste from the bloodstream, then sending it to the bladder for storage. The kidneys can shut down (renal failure) because of diabetes, drug toxicity (some antibiotics, chemotherapy), or cardiovascular disease. Nursing diagnoses are problem statements tha

What Are the Causes of Having Kidney Disease From Diabetes?

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Diabetes is a condition caused by abnormal blood sugar levels. In diabetics, insulin is not produced properly or does not respond properly in the body, or both. Insulin is a hormone and produced in the pancreas. The cells absorb the glucose, turning it into energy. Complications from diabetes includ

The Epigenetics of Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease

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This new article discusses the emerging field of epigenetic therapy, and the evolving role that it could play in the future treatment of renal disease.

Advances in the Treatment of Testicular Cancer

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This review examines the newest and most advanced treatments for testicular cancer -- and discusses some of the benefits and risks.

Medicine for Urinary Tract Infections

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Medication--prescription and over-the-counter--is common with urinary tract infections. Home remedies can also alleviate these types of infections. But to prevent complications, it's best to seek medical treatment and treat the infection with drugs.

How Does a Urinary Tract Infection Develop?

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The Beginnings of UTIWhen you gotta go, you gotta go. But are you going too frequently? Do you get that "burning" sensation when you have to go to the bathroom? These may be symptoms of a urinary tract infection, which must be treated to avoid complications.Your Urinary SystemThe urinary...

Cures for an Overactive Bladder

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An overactive bladder can be an embarrassing condition that causes individuals to socially isolate themselves in fear of not being able to control urination urges. This condition causes frequent and sudden urges that are often accompanied by episodes of urge incontinence, when you are unable to prev

Functional Urinary Incontinence: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

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WebMD explains functional incontinence, including symptoms, causes, (including arthritis, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis), and treatments.

Prevention and Management of Post Prostatectomy ED

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This review provides an update on the available prevention and management strategies for postoperative erectile dysfunction following radical prostatectomy.

Overactive Bladder Symptoms

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Renal Anemia, EPO Hyporesponsiveness, and Vitamin D Deficiency

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Could vitamin D be beneficial in the treatment of EPO-resistant CKD?