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.

Bladder Cancer Biomarkers

Investigating Immune Responses to Bladder Infections

Urologic Diseases

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

Phobia of Urinating in Public / Paruresis

Urologic Diseases

Regaining Erectile Function after Prostate Cancer Surgery

Prostate Cancer Partin Tables

What Should You Avoid Before a PSA Test?

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Urinary Incontinence in Men

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Neuroanatomy of Neurogenic Bladder

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

What is Urinary Tract Tuberculosis?

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

Types of Urodynamic Test

Causes of Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Lithotomy Positioning

Peyronie's Disease Symptoms

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

What Does Retrograde Pyelography Involve?

What is Urology?

Urinary Problems in Children

Difficulty Urinating in Men

What is Chronic Cystitis?

The 'Omics in Male Fertility Diagnostics

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Incontinence and Mental Health

What is a Fallen Bladder?

Regenerative Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

Radionuclide Cystogram (RNC)

What is a Micropenis?

Urinary Incontinence in Women

Symptoms and Causes of Undescended Testicles

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Types of Urodynamic Test

Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised; Differences in the Penile Microbiome

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

How is AI Used in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer?

Kidney Stones - Treatment

What Urinary Exosomes Can Reveal about Human Health?

Paruresis - Shy Bladder Syndrome

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

The Role of Testosterone in Women’s Health

The Role of Estrogen in Men’s Health

Excessive Nighttime Urination (Nocturnal Polyuria)

Latest Urology News and Research

Advancing treatment for urothelial cancer with enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab

A new review was published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on June 17, 2025, titled "Optimizing enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab therapy."

2 Jul 2025

Urine-based DNA test predicts bladder cancer recurrence after immunotherapy

In a multi-institutional study published in Science Direct, researchers revealed that testing urine-based tumor DNA (utDNA) can help predict which bladder cancer patients are at higher risk for recurrence after treatment.

30 Jun 2025

New study supports non-surgical approach for select cases of acute subdural hematoma

Acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) is a common brain lesion resulting from traumatic brain injuries and is associated with high mortality and morbidity.

27 Jun 2025

Insilico Medicine begins clinical trial for AI-designed cancer drug ISM3412

Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage biotechnology company driven by generative artificial intelligence (AI), today announces that the first patient has been dosed in a global multicenter clinical trial (NCT06414460) to evaluate ISM3412, a potentially best-in-class, AI-empowered MAT2A inhibitor with novel structure, in patients with locally advanced and metastatic solid tumors.

27 Jun 2025

Study reveals how FOXA1 mutations drive prostate cancer and therapy resistance

A new study from the University of Michigan Rogel Health Cancer Center, published in Science, sheds light on how two distinct classes of mutations in the FOXA1 gene-commonly altered in prostate cancer-drive tumor initiation formation and therapeutic resistance.

26 Jun 2025

Transfer RNA-derived small RNAs transform the landscape of liquid biopsy

A new review highlights the transformative potential of transfer RNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) in the field of liquid biopsy, emphasizing their role as promising biomarkers for a wide range of diseases, particularly cancers.

20 Jun 2025

Breakthrough therapy targets aggressive bladder cancer variant

Bladder tumors that have been excluded from clinical trials have a few things in common that could lead to new therapies.

17 Jun 2025

Uncovering unexpected impacts of popular GLP-1 diabetes drugs

GLP-1 drugs show promise in diabetes management, offering heart and kidney benefits, but also highlight the need for vigilance regarding new health risks.

17 Jun 2025

New computational tool uncovers hidden genetic mutations in proteins

Scientists at UCLA and the University of Toronto have developed an advanced computational tool, called moPepGen, that helps identify previously invisible genetic mutations in proteins, unlocking new possibilities in cancer research and beyond.

16 Jun 2025

Non-prescribed ketamine use rises sharply across the UK

The rise in non-prescribed ketamine use across the UK in recent years is a cause for concern, say doctors in The BMJ today.

12 Jun 2025

CHAF1B drives lung squamous cell carcinoma progression by repressing SETD7

CHAF1B, a histone chaperone component of the chromatin assembly factor-1 complex, is overexpressed in multiple cancers and linked to tumor progression, but its role in lung squamous-cell carcinoma (LUSC) remained unclear.

11 Jun 2025

Global cancer experts gather in Kenya to improve care across Sub-Saharan Africa

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-an alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States-is joining the African Cancer Coalition (ACC) to update cancer treatment recommendations during the American Cancer Society (ACS) 2025 Global Academy Regional Workshop: Sub-Saharan Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya, June 9-11.

10 Jun 2025

Y chromosome loss linked to poor cancer outcomes

When cancer cells in male patients and immune cells in their tumors both lose the Y chromosome, those patients tend to experience poorer outcomes than patients without Y chromosome loss, according to new findings from Cedars-Sinai investigators.

4 Jun 2025

New trial offers hope for men with aggressive prostate cancer

Many men with aggressive prostate cancer can experience a high rate of recurrence despite treatment.

30 May 2025

New insights into decades-old bladder cancer treatment offers clues for immunotherapy

More than three decades ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) as the first immunotherapy against cancer. And it is still used today to treat early-stage bladder cancer.

29 May 2025

BCG immunotherapy reprograms bone marrow to boost cancer defense

29 May 2025

Necrosis may hold the key to unlocking longevity and space health solutions

The process of necrosis, a form of cell death, may represent one of the most promising ways to change the course of human aging, disease and even space travel, according to a new study from researchers at UCL, drug discovery company LinkGevity and the European Space Agency (ESA).

29 May 2025