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.

Kidney Stones - Treatment

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

The Role of Estrogen in Men’s Health

Investigating Immune Responses to Bladder Infections

What is Urology?

Causes of Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

Urinary Incontinence in Women

Peyronie's Disease Symptoms

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Types of Urodynamic Test

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Urinary Problems in Children

Paruresis - Shy Bladder Syndrome

Regaining Erectile Function after Prostate Cancer Surgery

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

How is AI Used in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer?

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

What is Urinary Tract Tuberculosis?

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

The Role of Testosterone in Women’s Health

Lithotomy Positioning

What is Chronic Cystitis?

Incontinence and Mental Health

Urinary Incontinence in Men

Difficulty Urinating in Men

The 'Omics in Male Fertility Diagnostics

What is a Micropenis?

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Urologic Diseases

Regenerative Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Excessive Nighttime Urination (Nocturnal Polyuria)

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Urologic Diseases

Prostate Cancer Partin Tables

What Urinary Exosomes Can Reveal about Human Health?

What is a Fallen Bladder?

Types of Urodynamic Test

Phobia of Urinating in Public / Paruresis

Radionuclide Cystogram (RNC)

Bladder Cancer Biomarkers

Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised; Differences in the Penile Microbiome

What Does Retrograde Pyelography Involve?

Symptoms and Causes of Undescended Testicles

Neuroanatomy of Neurogenic Bladder

What Should You Avoid Before a PSA Test?

Latest Urology News and Research

New tool helps GPs detect ovarian cancer earlier and more accurately

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed and validated a new tool that could help GPs detect ovarian cancer earlier and improve patient outcomes cost-effectively.

17 Sep 2025

Common bladder infection may signal urogenital cancer risk

A bout of the common bladder infection, cystitis, may signal the presence of urogenital cancers-which affect parts of the body involved in reproduction and excretion-in middle aged adults, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.

17 Sep 2025

DoD awards $1.7 million grant to continue the Convergent Science Virtual Cancer Center

A University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher received a $1.7 million grant from the Department of Defense to continue the Convergent Science Virtual Cancer Center, which broadens the scope of education for cancer research trainees through an emergent, cross-disciplinary approach known as convergent science.

16 Sep 2025

Primary care providers less likely to recommend PSA testing for Black men

Although Black men die of prostate cancer at twice the rate of the rest of U.S. males, this fact often is not known or considered during appointments with their primary-care clinicians to discuss a common screening test.

13 Sep 2025

Repurposed diabetes drugs boost CAR T therapy effectiveness in bladder cancer

Urothelial carcinoma (UC) is the second most common genitourinary cancer, leading to over 16,000 deaths a year in the United States. Despite recent advances, the 5-year survival rate for metastatic UC remains around five to ten percent.

12 Sep 2025

Faster and cheaper MRI proves effective in detecting prostate cancer

A quicker, cheaper MRI scan was just as accurate at diagnosing prostate cancer as the current 30-40 minute scan and should be rolled out to make MRI scans more accessible to men who need one, according to clinical trial results led by UCL, UCLH and the University of Birmingham.

11 Sep 2025

Johns Hopkins team develops urine-based test for prostate cancer detection

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and four other institutions have devised a novel method to test for prostate cancer using biomarkers present in urine, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health.

9 Sep 2025

New hydrogel may help alleviate negative impacts of menopause

A new hydrogel applied directly to vaginal tissues may help alleviate the negative impacts of menopause, according to a new study from scientists at the University of California San Diego.

8 Sep 2025

Frailty and microbial imbalance drive GI complications in bladder cancer surgery

Gastrointestinal (GI) complications, such as postoperative ileus (POI) and intra-abdominal infections (IAI), remain a major concern after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer.

8 Sep 2025

Urine test identifies three biomarkers for accurate prostate cancer detection

2 Sep 2025

MicroRNA panels show promise for improving prostate cancer diagnosis

Prostate cancer is highly heterogeneous, ranging from slow-growing tumors to aggressive, life-threatening disease.

2 Sep 2025

Androgen deprivation therapy lowers satisfaction after penile prosthesis surgery

Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy among men, with over 160,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the United States.

1 Sep 2025

Exploring testosterone's influence on cardiovascular, metabolic, reproductive, and mental health

For decades, testosterone has been recognized as the primary driver of male reproductive development and secondary sex characteristics.

1 Sep 2025

Study provides evidence for a causal genetic link between prostate cancer and urothelial carcinoma

Prostate cancer is among the most common cancers in men and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. With improved detection and therapies, survival rates have risen, but this progress comes with a new concern: the risk of secondary primary malignancies.

1 Sep 2025

KAIST researchers develop universal technology to restore altered gene networks

Previously, research on controlling gene networks has been carried out based on a single stimulus-response of cells. More recently, studies have been proposed to precisely analyze complex gene networks to identify control targets.

29 Aug 2025

New off-the-shelf immunotherapy for metastatic kidney cancer could help improve outcomes

UCLA researchers have developed a new kind of immunotherapy that uses specially engineered immune cells equipped with built-in weapons to attack kidney cancer tumors and reprogram their protective environment - all without the need to customize treatment for each individual patient.

29 Aug 2025