SARS-CoV-2 Infection Linked to Incidence of BPH Complications
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with an increased incidence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) complications, including urine retention and hematuria, ac…
Learn MoreTreatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Tied to Reduced Risk for Death in Men
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For men with lower urinary tract symptoms, treatment is associated with a reduced risk for death, according to a study published in the Oct. 1 issue of The Journal of Urology.Blayne Welk, M.D., and J. Andrew …
Learn MoreUrinary Biomarkers Can Differentiate IC/BPS From Other LUTDs
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Urinary biomarkers can differentiate interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) from other lower urinary-tract dysfunctions (LUTDs) in male patients, according to a study published online July 27 …
Learn MoreOveractive Bladder Symptoms Common With Pelvic Organ Prolapse
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Seven in 10 women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) report overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, according to a study published online July 13 in the International Journal of Women’s Health.Komkrit Aimjirakul, M….
Learn MoreUrine-Based DNA Methylation Test Can Detect Bladder Cancer
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A urine-based DNA methylation test can accurately detect bladder cancer in patients with hematuria, according to a study published online June 14 in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.Tae Jeong Oh, from Geno…
Learn MoreSerum Copeptin, Urinary AQP2 Lower in Children With Nocturnal Enuresis
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Serum copeptin and urinary aquaporin-2 (AQP2) levels are significantly lower in children with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE), according to a study published in the June issue of the Interna…
Learn MoreEste verano, protéjase de las ITU
MIÉRCOLES, 19 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La deshidratación conlleva muchos riesgos, entre ellos las infecciones del tracto urinario (ITU). Una experta ofrece algunos consejos para evitar estas dolorosas infecciones sin sacrificar la diversió…
Learn MoreSteer Clear of UTIs This Summer
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dehydration brings lots of risks — including urinary tract infections (UTIs).An expert offers some tips for avoiding these painful infections without sacrificing summer fun. “Patients can experience more UT…
Learn MoreLower UTI Dysfunction Often Not Thoroughly Evaluated in Neurogenic Bladder
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For pediatric patients with neurogenic bladder (NGB), lower urinary tract dysfunction is often not thoroughly evaluated, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.Takeya Kitta…
Learn MorePercutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Beneficial for Overactive Bladder
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women with overactive bladder (OAB), percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is associated with improvement of symptoms, according to a study published online May 16 in the Journal of Clinical Medic…
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