In patients who don't resume normal urination after surgery, a simple ultrasound test can accurately diagnose the common problem of postoperative urinary retention (POUR), reports a new study. In ...

Measurement of a certain protein in urine can increase the ability to detect bladder cancer recurrence, with test results available during the patient's visit, according to a study in the January 18 ...

Signostics recently unveiled a portable ultrasound machine. The pocket-sized Signos can help reduce urinary tract infections by using a simple pre-catheter bladder measurement, according to the firm.

There are several urodynamic tests a doctor may recommend. You may need multiple tests for a full diagnosis. Urodynamic tests see how well your urinary tract, especially your bladder, urethra, and ...

Medical professionals use CT scans to help diagnose and stage bladder cancer. While CT scans can provide valuable information, they are not perfect and have certain limitations. However, CT scans may ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High urinary levels of cotinine appeared associated with a fourfold increased risk for recurrence of nonmuscle ...

Lower urinary tract (LUT) symptoms are common in patients with multiple sclerosis; the exact symptoms vary in type and severity, and can evolve with progression of the disease The management of LUT ...

Methods for efficiently identifying subjects with constantly acidic pH in epidemiological and clinical studies have not been assessed. We recruited 30 volunteers to estimate the minimum number of ...

Your urinary bladder is a balloon-shaped organ that stores urine from the kidneys until it’s released through the urethra. The bladder is located in the pelvic cavity between the pelvic bones. It can ...