Urology

This comprehensive hub brings together authoritative articles exploring the science of the urinary system and its crucial roles in human health. From foundational overviews of urology and the micturition reflex to in-depth discussions on the urobiome, biomarkers, and the genetics underlying unique urinary phenomena, these resources address a wide spectrum of urinary and reproductive tract topics. Readers will find evidence-based information on diagnostic techniques, disease mechanisms, and emerging therapies, as well as insights into common and rare conditions affecting both adults and children. Whether you are seeking to understand the basics of urinary physiology, explore recent advances in research, or review practical aspects of clinical management, these articles provide a trusted foundation for professionals and the public alike.

The Urobiome: Unveiling its Role in Human Health and Disease

The full characterization of the urinary microbiota is still a work in progress. Both bacteria and viruses are present in the urobiome, as well as bacteriophages.

Peyronie's Disease Symptoms

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Urologic Diseases

Penile Curvature - Peyronie's Disease, Dupuytren's Contracture

Investigating Immune Responses to Bladder Infections

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

How is AI Used in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer?

What is Urology?

Female Sexual Dysfunction

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What is a Fallen Bladder?

What is Chronic Cystitis?

Phobia of Urinating in Public / Paruresis

Lithotomy Positioning

Urologic Diseases

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

Urinary Problems in Children

Kidney Stones - Treatment

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Paruresis - Shy Bladder Syndrome

Symptoms and Causes of Undescended Testicles

Types of Urodynamic Test

What is Urinary Tract Tuberculosis?

Causes of Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)

Bladder Cancer Biomarkers

Difficulty Urinating in Men

Regaining Erectile Function after Prostate Cancer Surgery

Regenerative Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

Incontinence and Mental Health

Prostate Cancer Partin Tables

The Role of Testosterone in Women’s Health

Urinary Incontinence in Men

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

Radionuclide Cystogram (RNC)

What Urinary Exosomes Can Reveal about Human Health?

Urinary Incontinence in Women

What Should You Avoid Before a PSA Test?

Types of Urodynamic Test

What is a Micropenis?

Excessive Nighttime Urination (Nocturnal Polyuria)

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

The Role of Estrogen in Men’s Health

Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised; Differences in the Penile Microbiome

Neuroanatomy of Neurogenic Bladder

What Does Retrograde Pyelography Involve?

The 'Omics in Male Fertility Diagnostics

Latest Urology News and Research

Study reports life expectancies of spina bifida patients by age, sex, and severity of impairment

Studies have reported on survival probabilities of people born with open spina bifida, a condition where the spinal cord and nerves are exposed through an opening in the back.

11 Feb 2026

Prior abortion or miscarriage not linked to increased risk of pre- or postmenopausal breast cancer

A prior abortion or miscarriage was not linked with an increased risk of developing pre- or postmenopausal breast cancer in a study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.

11 Feb 2026

Most statin side effects are not backed by trials

Research indicates that many statin therapy side effects are not supported by evidence, suggesting a need for revised labeling to improve treatment decisions.

9 Feb 2026

New guidance on diagnosing UTIs without an in-person exam

Researchers developed criteria for triaging suspected UTIs, focusing on antibiotic use and urine testing to improve outpatient care and telehealth efficiency.

3 Feb 2026

Oxybutynin shows promise in managing hot flashes for prostate cancer patients

A national clinical trial led by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has found that oxybutynin, a drug often used to treat overactive bladder symptoms, reduces hot flashes compared to the placebo in men receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer.

2 Feb 2026

New guide for clinicians aims to improve UTI care

Millions of times a year, Americans seek urgent treatment for painful, embarrassing urinary tract infections.

29 Jan 2026

Color vision deficiency is linked to worse survival in bladder cancer

The study highlights how color vision deficiency can delay bladder cancer diagnosis, increasing mortality risk and underscoring the need for targeted screening.

28 Jan 2026

Novel laser focal therapy device shows promising results for prostate cancer treatment

Because treatment of the whole prostate can lead to long-term side effects in patients with prostate cancer, interest in minimally invasive, focal treatment options has been growing for certain patients.

28 Jan 2026

Study reveals hidden bacterial role in the formation of most kidney stones

In an unexpected finding, a UCLA-led team has discovered that bacteria are present inside the most common type of kidney stone, revealing a previously unrecognized component involved in their formation.

27 Jan 2026

Colorblindness linked to delayed bladder cancer detection and higher mortality

Recognizing the sight of blood in urine, the most common first sign of bladder cancer, is often the impetus that leads people to a diagnosis.

24 Jan 2026

Metabolic reprogramming drives prostate cancer progression and treatment resistance

Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common malignant tumors among men worldwide. Following androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), the disease often progresses to castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).

24 Jan 2026

Dual-responsive nanodelivery system enhances immunotherapy efficacy in metastatic bladder cancer

Metastatic urothelial carcinoma has a poor prognosis: ~50% of muscle-invasive bladder cancer progresses to metastasis, and the 5-year survival for advanced/metastatic disease is <10%.

24 Jan 2026

Cancer vaccines enter a new era of personalized immunotherapy

A new comprehensive review from researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai details how decades of cancer vaccine research are converging into a new era of more precise, personalized, and effective immunotherapies, particularly when combined with other cancer treatments.

22 Jan 2026

How "old RNA" reshapes sperm metabolism

Increasing paternal age has been linked to elevated health risks for the next generation, including higher risks of obesity and stillbirth. But what drives this increased risk remains unknown.

20 Jan 2026

Lung cancer deaths leveling off for EU women, except in Spain

After increasing for more than 25 years, lung cancer death rates are finally levelling off among women in European Union (EU) countries apart from Spain, according to predictions of mortality rates from the disease for 2026.

19 Jan 2026

PSA-based tool improves decision making for prostate cancer screening and treatment

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men.

16 Jan 2026

Purdue-developed LENN system enhances stability and targeting of mRNA cancer therapies

Published, peer-reviewed research shows a patent-pending, virus-mimicking platform technology developed at Purdue University improves upon traditional methods of targeting bladder cancer cells with messenger RNA (mRNA) therapies.

16 Jan 2026

New noninvasive technique can quickly collect 3D images of the human body

In a proof-of-concept study funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have shown that an innovative, noninvasive technique can be used to quickly collect 3D images of the human body, from head to foot.

16 Jan 2026

New antibody mechanisms disrupt bacterial adhesion in urinary tract infections

Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines of attack is to cling tenaciously to the surfaces of targeted human cells.

7 Jan 2026

New database targets hidden causes of chronic urinary tract infections in children

A new database targeting chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) – a long-overlooked condition that may begin in childhood – is set to help researchers uncover why millions of women and girls worldwide suffer from infections that defy treatment and stump microbiologists.

6 Jan 2026