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Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
Lixivaptan for the Treatment of Hyponatremia
How effective are vasopressin receptor antagonists, such as lixivaptan, in the treatment of hyponatremia? This new study takes a look.
Subclinical Urinary Tract Infection
You have all the symptoms of a urinary tract infection: frequent, painful urination; lower abdominal pain; and cloudy urine. Yet a urinalysis comes back negative for an infection. Your health care provider may determine that you are suffering from a subclinical urinary tract infection, or a UTI, tha
Couples-Based Interventions After Prostate Cancer Treatment
A new review evaluates interventions to help men and their partners cope with the sexual side effects of prostate cancer treatment. How effective are they?
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex-Associated Kidney Angiomyolipoma
How and why do tuberous sclerosis complex-associated kidney angiomyolipomas develop, and what are the possible surgical and medical therapies available to treat them?
Innovative Approaches for Complex Penile Urethral Strictures
What are some of the latest treatment techniques for complex penile urethra strictures? This review takes a look.
Acute Bladder Infections
Acute cystitis, more commonly known as a bladder infection or urinary tract infection (UTI), is an infection of the bladder or urethra. Bladder infections can spread to the kidneys, so prevention and early detection are important to prevent complications.
Common Incontinence Problems
Incontinence can be more than just a health problem. It also can be a source of social embarrassment and anxiety for the men and women who experience it. Doctors can identify the underlying cause of most common incontinence problems and prescribe treatment or offer advice on how to deal with them.
How Does a Kidney Infection Occur?
Kidney infections can be a painful experience that hits you seemingly without warning. One minute you're feeling fine; the next minute you have high fevers, severe nausea and trouble using the bathroom. To avoid having a kidney infection, you should understand your kidney's functions and...
The Malone ACE Procedure for Fecal Incontinence
FI usually impairs children from achieving physical and social independence, but antegrade continence enema offers hope for better quality of life.
How to Control Yeast in the Bladder
Yeast is a type of fungus known as Candida. The body naturally produces yeast to aid in digestion. However, too much yeast can cause fatigue, weight gain and can lead to a yeast infection (a burning infection of the vagina that results in a cottage cheese-like discharge). An untreated yeast infect
FDA Moves Female Incontinence Device to 'High Risk' Status
Vaginal mesh devices have been linked to pain, infection, other problems, agency says
What Are the Symptoms of a Kidney Infection in Males?
A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, is an inflammation of the kidneys that usually occurs when cystitis or urethritis travels up the urinary system and reaches the kidneys. Of all the urinary infections, pyelonephritis is the most serious. Many people who suffer from kidney infections require hos
Exercises Help Women With Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common problem for many older women. Frequent, uncontrolled leaking of urine from the bladder causes many women to avoid activities that were once enjoyable, including exercise and sex.
PSA Testing: Have We Learned From Our Errors?
After many years of excessive screening for prostate cancer, new AUA guidelines are more closely aligned with the evidence, says Dr. Gerald Chodak.
About Nondiabetic Renal Disease
Renal disease is the gradual loss of kidney function for any number of reasons. Diabetes-caused renal disease is one of the most common types of renal diseases out there. However, there are many other causes of renal disease and they can be just as serious as diabetes.
Home Dialysis
Panel of experts answer questions on exit site care in home dialysis patients.
Beta-blockers and Cardiac Outcomes in Dialysis Patients
Dialysis patients may be at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease than others. Are beta-blockers an effective therapeutic option for this subset of patients?
What Are Bleed Plugs?
Bleed plugs are found in machinery, such as in cars, radiators, boilers or other objects. It is an important component that works in conjunction with the bleed valve. However, you might have also come across a bleed plug in a pharmacy, since it is also a term used to describe a medical product to he