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.

What is a Fallen Bladder?

Kidney Stones - Treatment

Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Incontinence and Mental Health

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

Regaining Erectile Function after Prostate Cancer Surgery

Urinary Incontinence in Women

Regenerative Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

Lithotomy Positioning

How is AI Used in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer?

Types of Urodynamic Test

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Genetics of Asparagus Smell in Urine

Micturition Reflex - Neural Control of Urination

Female Sexual Dysfunction

What is Urology?

Investigating Immune Responses to Bladder Infections

Bladder Cancer Biomarkers

Urinary Incontinence in Men

Radionuclide Cystogram (RNC)

What Urinary Exosomes Can Reveal about Human Health?

Urinary Problems in Children

The Role of Testosterone in Women’s Health

The 'Omics in Male Fertility Diagnostics

Prostate Cancer Partin Tables

Urologic Diseases

Neuroanatomy of Neurogenic Bladder

Difficulty Urinating in Men

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

What Does Retrograde Pyelography Involve?

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

What Happens During Urodynamics?

Excessive Nighttime Urination (Nocturnal Polyuria)

What is a Micropenis?

Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised; Differences in the Penile Microbiome

What is Urinary Tract Tuberculosis?

What Happens During Urodynamics?

The Role of Estrogen in Men’s Health

Causes of Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)

Urologic Diseases

Peyronie's Disease Symptoms

Symptoms and Causes of Undescended Testicles

What is Chronic Cystitis?

What Should You Avoid Before a PSA Test?

Types of Urodynamic Test

Paruresis - Shy Bladder Syndrome

Phobia of Urinating in Public / Paruresis

Why Does Asparagus Make Urine Smell?

Latest Urology News and Research

Five-session SBRT reduces side effects in intermediate-risk prostate cancer

For patients with intermediate-risk, localized prostate cancer, radiation therapy delivered in five sessions reduced patient-reported side effects compared to longer courses of radiation, according to results of a large, randomized phase III trial.

29 Sep 2025

Post-operative radiation therapy reduces pelvic relapse in high-risk bladder cancer

Radiation therapy could be an underused tool to reduce pelvic relapse risk for patients with locally advanced, muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to results of a new phase III randomized trial.

29 Sep 2025

Modifiable risk factors could double global kidney cancer cases by 2050

Modifiable risk factors such as obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, diabetes and hypertension are projected to be one of the main drivers of a steep rise in kidney cancer cases, doubling the amount worldwide over the next 25 years, according to a new study recently published in European Urology.

26 Sep 2025

Early warning signs of MS appear years before diagnosis and affect all communities in similar ways

A major UK study has revealed that the early warning signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) - including pain, mood changes, and neurological symptoms such as numbness and tingling – may appear years before diagnosis and affect all communities in similar ways.

24 Sep 2025

New PET tracer enables rapid imaging of aggressive breast and bladder cancers

A promising new PET tracer can visualize a protein that is commonly overexpressed in triple-negative breast and urothelial bladder cancers within four hours, according to new research published in the September issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

22 Sep 2025

Survey: Public awareness of cystitis and urinary tract infections remains alarmingly low

A new international study has uncovered a concerning lack of public understanding about cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs) - common health issues that disproportionately affect women.

22 Sep 2025

Study uncovers widespread ignorance of cystitis and UTI prevention

A new international study has uncovered a concerning lack of public understanding about cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs) – common health issues that disproportionately affect women.

22 Sep 2025

COST Actions drive innovation in cancer research across Europe

Cancer is a major challenge in the modern world, affecting millions of people across Europe. The prevalence of this disease requires the development of innovative and complementary treatment approaches.

19 Sep 2025

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