Urology

What is Urology?

Urology is a surgical speciality that deals with the treatment of conditions involving the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs.

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

Urine Composition: What’s Normal?

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

Latest Urology News and Research

New UChicago Medicine River East facility to offer high-quality outpatient care

The University of Chicago Medicine will open its new $20 million outpatient care center in Chicago's River East neighborhood on Feb. 24. The facility, at 355 E. Grand Ave., will offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services.

20 Feb 2020

Scientists find a way to block the growth of kidney cancer

Scientists at the MDC have discovered stem cells responsible for the most common form of kidney cancer. The team of Walter Birchmeier has found a way to block the growth of these tumors in three models of the disease.

17 Feb 2020

ED drug labels should inform patients about plant-based diet's ability to fight disease

Package labels for Viagra, Cialis, and other erectile dysfunction drugs should inform patients that ED is a sign of potentially fatal artery disease, according to a petition the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine filed with the Food and Drug Administration on Feb. 10. Between 18 and 30 million men in the United States have ED.

10 Feb 2020

Study: Most men choosing surgery for prostate cancer do not regret their decisions

Men with localized prostate cancer are faced with deciding among a range of options for treatment - including a choice between robot-assisted versus conventional prostatectomy.

10 Feb 2020

New robot will assist surgeons during uterine operations

The project has been conducted in collaboration with the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, General Surgery, Urology and Thoracic Surgery of Valencia's General Hospital, through their Research Foundation and with the support of the Valencian Innovation Agency of Valencia's regional government, in the framework of a project to boost innovation in robotic surgery.

6 Feb 2020

Behavioral therapy assisted by a smartphone app helps patients with binge eating disorders

Behavioral therapy assisted by a smartphone app, delivered via telemedicine by a health coach, was an effective treatment for several symptoms of binge eating disorders, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published this week in The American Journal of Psychiatry.

3 Feb 2020

Comparing DNA-repair gene mutations in African American and Caucasian men with prostate cancer

Pathogenic or likely pathogenic alterations in these 14 DNA repair genes were less likely to be detected in African Americans as compared to Caucasians.

3 Feb 2020

A revolution in laparoscopic training: KARL STORZ and VirtaMed leap beyond VR simulation

KARL STORZ, the leading endoscopy manufacturer, and VirtaMed, world leader in medical training simulation, introduce a novel mixed reality simulator bringing innovation to laparoscopic skills training.

From VirtaMed 3 Feb 2020

Mount Sinai cardiologists share tips to prevent and lower risk of cardiac events

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States, but according to the American Heart Association, it is preventable 80 percent of the time.

29 Jan 2020

Study evaluates the impact of prostate cancer treatment decisions

A five-year follow-up study of more than 2,000 U.S. men who received prostate cancer treatment is creating a road map for future patients regarding long-term bowel, bladder and sexual function in order to clarify expectations and enable men to make informed choices about care.

27 Jan 2020

Mount Sinai surgeons perform first-ever spinal tethering surgery in New York City

Mount Sinai surgeons have performed the first-ever spinal tethering surgery in New York City to correct idiopathic scoliosis-;a sideways curvature in the spine-;in children and adolescents.

27 Jan 2020

Study tracks milestones in the history of human disease genetics

Genetic discoveries over the past 25 years have substantially advanced understanding of both rare and common diseases, furthering the development of treatment and prevention for ailments ranging from inflammatory bowel diseases to diabetes, according to a study published in Nature Research in January.

27 Jan 2020

First glioblastoma patient treated with genetically modified poliovirus at UH

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center treated its first patient in a new clinical trial to validate the groundbreaking effects of the poliovirus on glioblastoma, a deadly Grade IV cancer of the brain.

24 Jan 2020

Implementation of combined pediatric observation unit improves patient outcomes, satisfaction

It's a quandary facing many busy emergency departments across the country: how to treat young patients who require emergency care and a brief stay while reserving limited inpatient beds for the most acute cases.

23 Jan 2020

Landmark study identifies 102 genes associated with autism risk

In the largest genetic sequencing study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to date, researchers have identified 102 genes associated with risk for autism. The study also shows significant progress towards teasing apart the genes associated with ASD from those associated with intellectual disability and developmental delay, conditions which often overlap.

23 Jan 2020

New Distinguished Scholar Award aims to mitigate gender gaps in medical research

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-;an international leader in medical and scientific training, biomedical research, and patient care-;today announced the recipients of the first-of-its-kind Distinguished Scholar Award, a new annual grant sponsored by the Office of Gender Equity in Science and Medicine. The awards aim to mitigate gender gaps in medical research by supporting researchers with additional project resources while they serve as family caretakers.

23 Jan 2020

Urology

Overview

Types of Urodynamic Test

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Urinary Problems in Children

Feature Articles

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

Urine Composition: What’s Normal?

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

Urologic Diseases

Latest Urology News and Research

New UChicago Medicine River East facility to offer high-quality outpatient care

Scientists find a way to block the growth of kidney cancer

ED drug labels should inform patients about plant-based diet's ability to fight disease

Study: Most men choosing surgery for prostate cancer do not regret their decisions

New robot will assist surgeons during uterine operations

Behavioral therapy assisted by a smartphone app helps patients with binge eating disorders

Comparing DNA-repair gene mutations in African American and Caucasian men with prostate cancer

A revolution in laparoscopic training: KARL STORZ and VirtaMed leap beyond VR simulation

Mount Sinai cardiologists share tips to prevent and lower risk of cardiac events

Study evaluates the impact of prostate cancer treatment decisions

Mount Sinai surgeons perform first-ever spinal tethering surgery in New York City

Study tracks milestones in the history of human disease genetics

First glioblastoma patient treated with genetically modified poliovirus at UH

Implementation of combined pediatric observation unit improves patient outcomes, satisfaction

Landmark study identifies 102 genes associated with autism risk

New Distinguished Scholar Award aims to mitigate gender gaps in medical research

Pilot study highlights the effect of chemotherapy on male fertility

Why advanced bladder cancer still remains as deadly as it was 30 years ago?

Eating more vegetables provides no extra protection for men with prostate cancer

Increased Vegetable Intake Fails to Slow Prostate Cancer Progression, Study Finds

Isolating Single T-cells of Interest using an Optofluidic Platform

Microscopy in Neuroscience Research

Universal 'One-Size-Fits-All' Cancer Treatment

Urology

Overview

Feature Articles

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

Urine Composition: What’s Normal?

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

Urologic Diseases

Latest Urology News and Research

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