NIH grant funds study on stroke-related urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common but frequently overlooked consequence of stroke. Now, researchers from the Mark and Mary…
New ctDNA blood test improves personalized prostate cancer treatment
A noninvasive DNA blood test can identify metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients who are most likely to…
Robotic-assisted surgery introduced in Hawke’s Bay with Royston Hospital urology operations
The first procedure using the robot was performed in March this year. So far, two prostatectomy procedures have…
Study reveals brain mechanisms behind post-stroke urinary incontinence
A new USC-led study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary…
Hydration programs found insufficient to reduce kidney stone recurrence
Kidney stones can cause some of the most intense pain people ever experience, affecting daily life and leading…
App-based therapy helps men improve control over premature ejaculation
A smartphone app designed to tackle the underlying psychological causes of premature ejaculation can significantly improve sex life…
VR demonstrations help patients feel less anxious before medical procedures
Using virtual reality (VR) to explain what to expect ahead of a medical procedure could help patients better…
International urology conference showcases advancements in prostate cancer diagnostics
Nearly 300 abstracts on prostate cancer research from around the world will be presented at the European Association…
Low baseline testosterone predicts aggressive prostate cancer progression risk
A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that prostate cancer patients with low testosterone levels may have a higher risk of cancer progressing to a more aggressive form while under active surveillance. …
How “old RNA” reshapes sperm metabolism
Increasing paternal age has been linked to elevated health risks for the next generation, including higher risks of…
CUHK Medical Centre cuts prices for 1,011 service items to attract patients
The debt-ridden Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Centre (CUHKMC) cut the prices of more than 1,000 service…