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Penile Tumors | Penile Cancer | Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Penile Tumors While relatively rare, penile tumors do occur. They are most commonly diagnosed in South and Latin America, along with Third World countries. Learn what causes penile tumors, how they are diagnosed and how they are treated. Causes of Penile Tumors The cause of a penis tumor is penile cancer. This cancer is […]

What is Balanitis? Causes and Treatment

What is Balanitis? Balanitis refers to an inflammation of the head of the penis (or glans). Inflammation of the under-surface of the foreskin is technically called ‘posthitis’ but the term is rarely used today and balanitis has come to mean inflammation of either glans penis or foreskin or both. Causes of Balanitis Many factors […]

What Is Biopsy?

What Is Biopsy? Definitions a “biopsy” is defined as ‘the process of removing a sample of body tissue to examine for then presence of disease. There are many reasons for requiring a biopsy but the most common is to help determine if cancer is present in the tissue being biopsied. Biopsies can be done in a […]

HIV & AIDS Fear and Anxiety

HIV & AIDS Fear and Anxiety Perhaps one of the most feared medical diagnoses which patients would not want to hear is the diagnosis of being Human Immunodeficiency Virus positive (HIV+). The fear of being infected with HIV is not uncommon. However, for some, this fear can be debilitating and can impact their daily activities […]

Diet for Kidney Stone Prevention

Diet for Kidney Stone Prevention Isn’t it amazing how two small bean shaped organs (about 4 to 5 inch in length) are capable of filtering about 180 liters of plasma each day? Or in other words, an average set of kidneys filter your entire plasma volume about 60 times every single day to dispose-off toxins […]

Bladder Control Problems in Women

Bladder Control Problems in Women Bladder is one of the essential components of a functional urinary system. It is located in the pelvic region in close proximity to organs like vagina, uterus, cervix and median umbilical ligament (in females). Human urinary bladder is a pouch like structure that serves two important functions in the body; […]

Psychological Effects of a Vasectomy

Psychological Effects of a Vasectomy The decision to get a vasectomy can be a major step in a man’s life. For many, it can mark the end of the male’s fertility, which can be met with relief and/or sadness. With the ability to have intercourse without the risk of an unwanted pregnancy, it can give […]

Early Prostate Cancer Detection

Early Prostate Cancer Detection According to the latest statistics reported by American Cancer Society (1), prostate cancer is the second most frequently reported malignancy in males. However, with early detection and prompt treatment, most cases can be resolved completely without affecting the overall survival rate and life span of the patient. The 5-year survival rate […]

Practicing Safe Sex During the Holidays

Practicing Safe Sex During the Holidays The holidays are generally considered to be a happy period of time filled with celebrations, gatherings, good food and great times. It is no wonder that according to a recent study, in the past 3 years there has been an increase in new STD incidences reported in January of […]

Hot Flashes or Flashes in Men

Hot Flashes or Flashes in Men Flushing or hot flushes are synonymous words for the episodes of sensation of increased warmth usually in the upper body and face. Technically hot flushes is the correct term, but hot flashes seems to be commonly used. Hot Flashes Hot flashing occurs with a reddening of the skin […]

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