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Endourology Procedures And What You Need To Know
Endourology is different from normal Urology procedures. New technology has allowed minimally invasive, internally performed surgeries, requiring small incisions rather than larger, more intrusive ones. Endourology is a specialisation in urology that refers to minimally invasive surgical techniques used to view and perform surgery on the urinary tract. Endourology procedures involve the insertion of endoscopes… Read more
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Tips To Detect Urologic Cancer Early
Urologic cancer encompasses all the urinary and male reproductive systems, including the bladder, kidneys, testicles, and prostate. These are some of the most common kinds of cancer. However, many can be detected quite early, which greatly increases the possibility of recovery. Here are some tips for detecting urologic cancer early. What Are The Types of… Read more
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How Lasers Are Helping Treat Urological Conditions
Through major medical advancements, lasers have become increasingly popular in treating urological conditions over the past few decades. Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), bladder stones and kidney stones can benefit from laser-based treatments. The use of lasers in urology is not new, but research suggests lasers will become more routine to treat urological conditions… Read more
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How Red Meat Can Impact Urologic Health
Eating large amounts of red meat can be detrimental to your well-being in many ways. Here is how eating red meat affects urologic health specifically. There are many things you can do to help maintain your urologic health. Drinking plenty of water is key, as well as eating lots of fruits, vegetables, and practising good… Read more
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How To Improve Prostate Health With Diet And Exercise
A balanced diet and doing plenty of exercises have been shown to reduce the risk of prostate conditions like prostatitis and prostate enlargement. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland forming part of the male reproductive system. Its main purpose is to secrete fluid that carries sperm and semen. The prostate is located in the lower abdomen, near… Read more
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Bladder Stones And What You Need To Know
Bladder stones can be very painful. While they aren’t as common as kidney stones, they do occur. Here’s an overview of bladder stones. The bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, roughly the size of a pear when empty with a capacity somewhere between 400 and 500ml when full. It receives urine from the… Read more
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Keep Your Prostate Healthy With These 5 Diet Tips
Prostate health is essential for men, especially as they get older, and diet plays a big role here. Here are 5 easy diet tips to keep your prostate healthy. Taking measures to keep your prostate healthy is very important for warding off disease and chronic conditions, particularly as you get older. Prostate cancer, prostate enlargement… Read more
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4 Surefire Tips To Improve Testicular Health
There are a few things you can do to keep your testicles safe and in great shape. Let’s take a look! As with any other part of your body, your testicles are susceptible to injury, disease and a wide range of conditions. And as with your prostate, bladder and kidneys, being in tune with your… Read more
