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An Overview of Kidney Cancer: Types, Risks, Symptoms and Treatment
Here we take an overview of the anatomy of the kidneys, and the different types, causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatments for kidney cancer. Kidney cancer develops when abnormal cells in the kidneys start to mutate and grow uncontrollably and more rapidly than normal cells. A mass of cancerous cells is called a malignant tumour,… Read more
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A Overview of Prostate Cancer: Types, Risks, Symptoms and Treatment
Here we take an overview of the anatomy of the prostate, 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… Read more
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The Urological Impacts of Smoking
Smoking is closely linked with a number of 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 a… Read more
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8 Helpful Tips For a Healthy Bladder
Keeping your bladder healthy is crucial for reducing the risk of chronic disease. Here are 8 helpful tips for maintaining bladder health. The bladder is a muscular sac located in the pelvis, roughly the size of a pear when empty with a capacity somewhere between 400 and 600ml when full. It receives urine from the kidneys… Read more
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6 Golden Tips For Maintaining Kidney Health
Keeping your kidneys in shape is vital for reducing the risk of chronic disease. Here are 6 golden tips for kidney health. The kidneys are vital organs that filter toxins and other waste products from your blood, produce urine and hormones, and maintain levels of minerals in your bloodstream. Keeping them healthy is very important… Read more
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5 Ways To Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
UTIs are very common, especially in women, but they can be avoided by making a few simple lifestyle changes. Here are 5 ways to help prevent urinary tract infections. If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you’ll know how uncomfortable they can be – the constant urgent need to go to the bathroom, the… Read more
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An Overview of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or Enlarged Prostate
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH) is commonly known as an enlarged prostate. Here’s a look at symptoms and treatment. Benign prostatic hyperplasia – also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy or abbreviated as BPH – is a gradual enlargement of the central portion of the prostate resulting in compression of the urethra and… Read more
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Choosing The Best Urologist in Sydney
Seeking treatment from a urologist who is knowledgeable, skilled and experienced is very important for your peace of mind. Here are some tips for finding the best urologist in Sydney. Urological conditions are common in men and women of all ages in Australia. There is a chance that at some point you will need to… Read more
