Archive for the ‘Urology’ Category

Research presented at the annual meeting of the American Urology Association hint that BOTOX may be a beneficial treatment for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BOTOX is the trademark name for Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A, which when injected into the prostate appears to be safe and efficacious in reducing the symptoms of BPH. This is a great discovery because BPH can severely impact a man’s quality of life. In addition, BOTOX injections are fast-acting and do not need to be given on a daily basis like current medications for BPH.

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If global warming has its way, the incidence of kidney stones may begin to escalate, according to a new study. Kidney stone incidence is actually higher in warmer parts of the US, especially in the southeast, presumably due to higher rates of dehydration. This phenomenon can be observed in people who move from mild to hot climates, as seen in military deployments to the Middle East. Why does this occur? Kidney stones form from minerals dissolved in urine. When dehydration occurs, lower urine volume leads to greater concentrations of these minerals and increases the risk of stone formation. Full story.