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.

Prostate Cancer Partin Tables

Neuroanatomy of Neurogenic Bladder

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Urinary Incontinence in Women

The 'Omics in Male Fertility Diagnostics

What is Urology?

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

Incontinence and Mental Health

Phobia of Urinating in Public / Paruresis

What is a Micropenis?

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Radionuclide Cystogram (RNC)

What is Urinary Tract Tuberculosis?

How is AI Used in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer?

Bladder Cancer Biomarkers

Paruresis - Shy Bladder Syndrome

What Urinary Exosomes Can Reveal about Human Health?

Urologic Diseases

Types of Urodynamic Test

Regenerative Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

Symptoms and Causes of Undescended Testicles

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised; Differences in the Penile Microbiome

Urologic Diseases

What Should You Avoid Before a PSA Test?

What is Chronic Cystitis?

Causes of Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)

Peyronie's Disease Symptoms

Female Sexual Dysfunction

The Role of Estrogen in Men’s Health

Lithotomy Positioning

The Role of Testosterone in Women’s Health

Types of Urodynamic Test

What is a Fallen Bladder?

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Difficulty Urinating in Men

What Does Retrograde Pyelography Involve?

Kidney Stones - Treatment

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

Urinary Incontinence in Men

Investigating Immune Responses to Bladder Infections

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

Excessive Nighttime Urination (Nocturnal Polyuria)

Urinary Problems in Children

Regaining Erectile Function after Prostate Cancer Surgery

Latest Urology News and Research

Rare pelvic schwannoma removed with nerve-sparing laparoscopic surgery

Through interdepartmental collaboration, a young woman's quality of life and ability to walk were restored following the laparoscopic removal of a rare, benign tumor of neurological origin in the lesser pelvis, known as a schwannoma (also called a neurinoma).

26 Jun 2026

Multi-decade study tracks subsequent cancer risks in survivors

As people continue to live longer and the survival rate of cancer diagnoses increases, researchers from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center led a multi-decade analysis studying the rates of subsequent primary cancers (SPCs), which are new cancers unrelated to the original diagnosis.

26 Jun 2026

Engineered CAR T cells successfully target bladder cancer in mice

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed genetically engineered CAR T cells that specifically target and kill bladder cancer cells.

26 Jun 2026

First human bladder transplant patient thrives one year after surgery

One year after the first human bladder transplant, the patient is thriving and the UCLA Health surgeon who performed the operation already has completed a second successful bladder transplant, laying a solid path for a field of surgery that until now has not been feasible.

24 Jun 2026

Study compares menopause symptom burden across different age groups

There has been a lot of discussion about how the age at menopause can affect menopause symptoms. A new study compared the prevalence and severity of menopause symptoms in women experiencing menopause around the average age of 51 years and those with premature ovarian insufficiency, showing similar symptom burden in the psychological and urogenital domains.

24 Jun 2026

Tiny algae-based robots could improve bladder cancer treatment

Tiny algae-based robots guided by magnets could improve bladder cancer treatment by boosting delivery of chemotherapy drugs into tumours, researchers say.

22 Jun 2026

New spatial map reveals treatment vulnerabilities in bladder cancer

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a spatial map of muscle-invasive bladder cancer, revealing how tumor cell states, immune environments and therapeutic vulnerabilities are organized within tumors.

18 Jun 2026

Men's fertility-friendly underwear may be briefs without benefits

A narrative review found that tight-fitting underwear may modestly raise scrotal temperature and is inconsistently linked to lower sperm production measures. However, current evidence does not show that switching to looser underwear improves real-world fertility outcomes.

17 Jun 2026

Higher BMI raises risk for 19 cancers as global review expands the obesity-cancer link

A major systematic review and meta-analysis links higher BMI to increased risk of 19 cancer types, including leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, bladder cancer, and glioma, which were not previously recognized in major consensus reports. The study also reveals regional and sex-based variation in cancer risk, with genetic evidence generally supporting many observational links while highlighting the need for more diverse global cohorts.

17 Jun 2026

Childhood factors causing later menarche impact lifelong adult health

Problems in adulthood such as tobacco use disorder and some conditions related to the digestive system, heart, bladder, joints and brain, are all shown to be affected by some influences that occurred in childhood, according to research presented Saturday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2026

The importance of ketones from a clinical and medical perspective

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Marcin Pacek, senior director of medical and scientific affairs in Europe for Nova Biomedical, about the importance of ketones in a medical and clinical setting.

From Nova Biomedical 15 Jun 2026

Urine drug test may boost adherence to blood pressure medications

The largest ever UK trial of a urine test used across the NHS to spot when patients skip their medication has shown it may improve adherence to treatment.

12 Jun 2026

New vascularized grafts may improve bladder surgery for children

Can growing blood vessels within a lab-engineered graft improve bladder reconstruction for children? For more than two decades, UC Davis pediatric urologic surgeon Eric Kurzrock has been developing and testing grafts to avoid the complications after standard enterocystoplasty, a surgery for bladder augmentation.

12 Jun 2026

New stretchable bioelectronics advance wearable and implantable health monitoring

Wearable and implantable biosensors have the potential to revolutionize health care by diagnosing, monitoring, and even treating a wide range of health conditions.

11 Jun 2026

Prospective study compares three robotic platforms for colon resection

Since the introduction of the Da Vinci robotic system, robot-assisted colon resection has gained popularity because of its the potential technical advantages.

11 Jun 2026

NYU Langone hits milestone with its 1,000th focal cryotherapy procedure

Just two days after his minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment at NYU Langone Health, Broadway performer André De Shields, 80, was back onstage preparing for his next show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which debuted in April 2026.

5 Jun 2026

Strength training and cardio combo work best together

Research shows that combining resistance training with aerobic exercise significantly reduces mortality risk, emphasizing the importance of physical activity.

5 Jun 2026

Aspirin use may help unmask early asymptomatic bladder cancer

The presence of blood cells in urine is a sign of bladder cancer. Because aspirin blocks platelets from forming harmful blood clots, the medication can cause mild bleeding or worsen existing bleeding in the urinary tract.

3 Jun 2026

High-risk prostate cancer patients benefit from perioperative apalutamide therapy

High-risk localized and locally advanced prostate cancer patients treated with apalutamide - a next generation neoadjuvant androgen-receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) - plus hormone therapy before and after prostate cancer surgery resulted in more major pathologic responses and reduced the risk of metastasis or death, meeting both primary endpoints, in an international phase 3 clinical trial led by principal investigator Mary-Ellen Taplin, MD, medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Adam Kibel, MD, chair of the Department of Urology at Mass General Brigham.

31 May 2026

Review explores diagnosis and management of perioperative anaphylaxis during anesthesia

Perioperative anaphylaxis is a rare, life‑threatening condition during anesthesia. The unique setting – multiple drugs, patient draping, and altered physiology – causes higher mortality than anaphylaxis elsewhere.

29 May 2026