The kidneys contain millions of microscopic blood vessels known as peritubular capillaries. These vessels recapture helpful nutrients like glucose and minerals and return them to your bloodstream for ...

Data from a retrospective multicenter study have revealed that the presence of urinary collecting system invasion portends a worse outcome in patients with organ-confined disease. Evidence that cancer ...

AIE is a unique photophysical phenomenon, and its distinctive luminescence properties have demonstrated significant potential in the biomedical field. In urinary system diseases, AIE materials, with ...

In short, it simply means that there wasn’t anything of concern found in your test. But it doesn’t guarantee perfect health. When encountering medical jargon, it can feel like you need a translator ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are very common, particularly in women. A UTI is an infection of the urinary system, which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Usually, UTIs are an ...

There are many reasons to have urology surgery. For example, your surgeon may operate to remove kidney stones, treat infertility, or manage urinary incontinence. Urologic surgeons treat patients of ...

Lupus can make you more vulnerable to infection, including UTIs. This susceptibility is associated with changes in your immune system’s response. Lupus, an autoimmune condition, weakens your immune ...

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of patients with urinary calculi in China, where prior KAP research on this condition is lacking. Design A cross ...