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.

Symptoms and Causes of Undescended Testicles

The Role of Testosterone in Women’s Health

Urologic Diseases

Incontinence and Mental Health

What Should You Avoid Before a PSA Test?

Prostate Cancer Partin Tables

Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised; Differences in the Penile Microbiome

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Kidney Stones - Treatment

Bladder Cancer Biomarkers

Urinary Problems in Children

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Paruresis - Shy Bladder Syndrome

What is a Fallen Bladder?

How is AI Used in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer?

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

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

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

What Does Retrograde Pyelography Involve?

What is Urinary Tract Tuberculosis?

Urinary Incontinence in Women

Regenerative Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

Radionuclide Cystogram (RNC)

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Excessive Nighttime Urination (Nocturnal Polyuria)

Urologic Diseases

Types of Urodynamic Test

What is Urology?

The 'Omics in Male Fertility Diagnostics

What is a Micropenis?

Types of Urodynamic Test

Phobia of Urinating in Public / Paruresis

Peyronie's Disease Symptoms

Causes of Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)

What is Chronic Cystitis?

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

Neuroanatomy of Neurogenic Bladder

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Regaining Erectile Function after Prostate Cancer Surgery

Investigating Immune Responses to Bladder Infections

What Happens During Urodynamics?

What Urinary Exosomes Can Reveal about Human Health?

Lithotomy Positioning

The Role of Estrogen in Men’s Health

Urinary Incontinence in Men

Difficulty Urinating in Men

Latest Urology News and Research

New molecular insights reveal why some bladder cancers resist chemotherapy

About one quarter of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) may be treated and derive a benefit with the current standard chemotherapy.

31 Jul 2025

Rethinking prostate cancer risk in GG1 diagnoses

A new study reveals that some men who are diagnosed with "Grade Group one" (GG1) prostate cancer may actually be at higher risk than biopsy results suggest, according to research led by Weill Cornell Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland and Case Western University.

31 Jul 2025

The Mount Sinai Hospital named among nation’s top 20 for care excellence

The Mount Sinai Hospital, the flagship hospital of Mount Sinai Health System, was listed among the nation's top 20 hospitals for care excellence by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26, marking the 10th consecutive year the hospital has been listed on the publication's "Honor Roll."

29 Jul 2025

Researchers map key mechanism for bladder function

Urinary incontinence is a devastating condition affecting over 33 million Americans, according to the National Association for Continence, leading to significant adverse impacts on patients' mental health and quality of life. Disorders of urination are also a key feature of all neurological disorders.

29 Jul 2025

Most dairy foods linked to neutral or better health but yogurt stands out for real benefits

A major scoping review of recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses finds that most dairy products are either neutral or modestly protective for heart, cancer, metabolic, and mortality outcomes in adults. Yogurt and other fermented dairy consistently show the strongest health associations, while some risks remain for specific cancers.

28 Jul 2025

Ketamine's antidepressant effects involve the brain's opioid system

Ketamine is a highly effective, fast-acting antidepressant that works even for patients who have not responded to other medications.

24 Jul 2025

Gecko-inspired nanoparticles deliver targeted chemotherapy to tumors

As far back as the 4th Century B.C., Aristotle marveled at the nimble gecko's ability to "run up and down a tree in any way, even with the head downwards."

21 Jul 2025

Chemotherapy may trigger inflammatory response that fuels bladder cancer resistance

Chemotherapy used to target and kill bladder cancer cells may trigger an inflammatory response that ultimately may make the cancer more resistant to treatment, according to new research from scientists at Houston Methodist.

16 Jul 2025

Fred Hutch leads national study on multi-cancer detection blood tests

Fred Hutch Cancer Center is leading the newly launched Vanguard Study, a national study of a new type of blood test that screens for several different cancers called multi-cancer detection (MCD) tests.

16 Jul 2025

Early-career physician-scientists receive major support from Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named five new Damon Runyon Clinical Investigators.

14 Jul 2025

Multi-contaminant water treatment could prevent tens of thousands of cancer cases

Drinking water treatment that pursues a multi-contaminant approach, tackling several pollutants at once, could prevent more than 50,000 lifetime cancer cases in the U.S., finds a new peer-reviewed study by the Environmental Working Group.

8 Jul 2025

Rare kidney cancer evades immune system in unique ways

Cancer fighting T-cells, the immune system's primary enforcers, are scarce in the rare kidney cancer called chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (ChRCC) and those that are present are indifferent to the tumor threat and traditional immune therapies, revealing the need for new targets and treatments.

4 Jul 2025

Innovative approach for the development of next-generation cancer therapies targeting FGFR2/3

Aberrations in fibroblast growth factor receptors FGFR2/3 are major drivers of many cancers-including intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, endometrial, breast, gastric, and bladder cancers.

4 Jul 2025

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