In recent years, the use of cannabis has risen across the country. Many states have legalized its use for recreational and medical purposes. This comes with some unique benefits, as well as some challenges. Studies have indicated that, with proper use, cannabis can provide various advantages. Consumers must also understand, however, that there are risks. […]
Most women at some point get to have the experience of a urinary tract infection. This type of infection is commonly referred to as a UTI. According to statistics, approximately 10 million healthcare visits each year are attributed to this common problem. As much as UTIs may seem like just another annoying problem, there can […]
Not long ago, having a vasectomy meant permanently altering the ability to conceive. This is a big decision for any man. As we have learned through years of providing vasectomy reversal services, life has a way of changing things. Fortunately, a vasectomy doesn’t carry the same permanence it once did. Many men who undergo vasectomy […]
Summer is finally here and we can expect at least a few months of hot, humid weather. In many ways, this is a good thing. Summer means ice cream and swimming and lounging in the sunshine. It also means that the conditions are prime for bacteria to thrive both inside and outside of the body. […]
Completing your family can be incredibly gratifying. Many people think long and hard about how many children they want to have and when they will stop having children. Often, this decision is made on the spot, with a sense of knowing that “this is it for us.” In most cases, once that door to having […]
Dr. Amar Singh featured in the article, “After rough ride, Jim Trubey is back in his Santa suit.” Read the full article here or watch a video about Santa Jim to learn more about Dr. Singh’s kidney stone treatment.
Testicular cancer may not be an incredibly common form of the disease. However, it is the most common type of cancer to affect men in the 15-year-old to 34-year-old age category. Every year, nearly 10,000 new cases – and 350 deaths – occur from testicular cancer. This is sufficient evidence that we need to continue […]
When we think about overactive bladder (OAB) treatments, many of us inevitably focus on the many medications that we can use to treat the symptoms of urinary urgency, frequency or urgency incontinence. Or perhaps we might even think of more advanced therapies such as botulinum toxin, sacral neuromodulation or percutaneous tibial neuromodulation. However, patients and […]
A recent review article written by Thomas-White et al. provides an excellent history and summary of our developing understanding of normal and beneficial bacteria found in the bladder.
Many people blame their frequent visits to the bathroom every night on an overactive bladder (OAB) or, for men, an enlarged prostate. While these may be frequent causes of nocturia (waking up to urinate more than one time per night), an often overlooked cause is obstructive sleep apnea. If you wonder how sleep apnea could […]
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