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Experiencing testicular pain? Here are eight causes to be aware of
Testicular pain can occur for a variety of reasons. If you’re concerned, take a look at the following potential causes. While testicular pain is not uncommon, it can be alarming for those who experience it. If you are dealing with any severe or long-term testicular pain – also referred to as orchialgia – there are… Read more
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Five Diet Tips For Prostate Health
Prostate health is very important 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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What is Robotic Adrenalectomy and how does it work?
Robotic adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either one or both of the adrenal glands using small tools that are attached to a robotic system. The adrenal glands are small organs that secrete hormones – such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, androgens, estrogens, aldosterone, and cortisol – which help regulate a range of bodily functions like… Read more
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How does Robotic Cystectomy work?
Robotic cystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the bladder using small tools that are attached to a robotic system. A robotic cystectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove either part or all of the bladder, usually to treat bladder cancer, or neurological conditions affecting the urinary system and congenital disabilities… Read more
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Three Different Types of Urinary Diversion Procedures
Let’s review the three different types of urinary diversion applicable for different situations, and the procedures involved. A urinary diversion is required when the bladder can no longer function normally as a reservoir for storing urine. It is a surgical procedure that redirects urine flow out of the body due to disrupted flow. This may… Read more
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Urological Impacts caused by Smoking
Smoking is closely linked with several chronic conditions and should be avoided for the sake of your health. Here we take a look at some of the urological impacts of smoking. Cigarette smoking is most commonly associated with lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, but did you know it is closely linked with many urological conditions… Read more
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Prostate Cancer facts, symptoms and treatment
Here we overview the prostate’s anatomy and the different types, causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells in the prostate gland start to mutate and grow uncontrollably and more rapidly than normal cells. These abnormal cells can sometimes grow outside the prostate and into different parts of… Read more
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Everything you need to know about Kidney Cancer
Here we provide an overview of the anatomy of the kidney, as well as the different types, causes, risk factors, symptoms and treatments for kidney cancer. Kidney cancer develops when abnormal kidney cells begin mutating and growing uncontrollably and more rapidly than normal cells. A mass of cancerous cells is called a malignant tumour, or… Read more
