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 ...

Why it matters: Ultrasound offers a radiation-free, immediate view of the urinary system, making it ideal for detecting stones, obstruction, and bladder wall changes. How it's done: Using a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Urinary bladder paragangliomas (UBPGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumours, comprising <0.05% of bladder neoplasms. We report a case of a male in his early 30s presenting with persistent lower abdominal ...

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a health condition defined by the frequent, urgent need to urinate. Overactive bladder is a category of urinary symptoms, rather than a disease in its own right. It can ...