Bert Vorstman MD, MS, FAAP, FRACS, FACS www.urologyweb.com A new recommendation for patients with chronic kidney disease asks physicians to perform a full lipid profile at first presentation of the condition. The new recommendations come from a work group working on behalf of the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes organization. According to the guidelines, measuring […]
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Non-Surgical Treatments for Pelvic Floor Issues
Women suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction often suffer in silence, either because they are embarrassed by their symptoms or because they have sought help in the past and come up empty. New research points to some simple, yet effective solutions. For the one in three women who suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), this is […]
Causes and Treatment of Hemospermia
Blood in the semen is a condition known as hemospermia, and while it is unsettling, it is rarely, if ever, serious. Causes of Hemospermia Blood in the semen is relatively common but virtually never important. The blood itself is believed to come either from congested seminal vesicles or from the prostate and possibly as a consequence of […]
Causes and Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease
While rare, for the 1% of men it affects, usually between 40-60 years of age, Peyronie’s disease is often uncomfortable and a potentially embarrassing condition. This relatively rare disease is an inflammatory disease of unknown cause that affects the penis and can often seem to present over night. It can cause discomfort and modularity of […]
Causes and Treatment of Male Impotence
Bert Vorstman MD, MS, FAAP, FRACS, FACS www.urologyweb.com When a man suffers from impotence, or erectile dysfunction, his connection with his partner is interrupted. For many, this has a significant impact on quality of life, yet the condition may make them feel self conscious, and thus some fail to seek treatment. Understanding the underlying […]