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Vagina | Vaginal Laxity

Vagina | Vaginal Laxity According to statistics reported in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (1), the current prevalence of vaginal laxity is 5.2%. Berman (2) suggested that about 76% females are at risk of developing vaginal laxity at some point of their life. Vaginal skin is comprised largely of collagen tissue that has the ability […]

Hematuria, All You Need To Know About

Hematuria, All You Need To Know About Hematuria is the condition when blood is found in the urine. Even if the blood is not easily detected, a test can find traces of it. The blood can come from multiple sources in the urinary tract including the kidneys, bladder, urethra or the ureters. Causes of Hematuria The causes […]

Alzheimer | Alzheimer’s Test

Alzheimer | Alzheimer’s Test Each year, approximately 500,000 people die due to alzheimer’s disease. Over five million Americans are currently living with the disease. Every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. The statistics are startling and unsettling; “Men’s Health“. However, recent research provides an encouraging […]

Shy Bladder Syndrome

Shy Bladder Syndrome It is common to hear about individuals who experience an overactive bladder. We see commercials and even personally know of people who suffer from shy bladder syndrome and frequently wake up in the middle of night, pull the car over during road trips and step out during long movies in order to rush to the […]

Bladder Prolapsed, All You Need To Know About

Bladder Prolapsed, All You Need To Know About A bladder prolapsed is the condition where the muscles of the vagina’s front wall that normally supports the bladder, collapse and the bladder crosses into the vagina. If the bladder prolapsed , the following problems often occur: Difficulties urinating. Discomforts. Urinary leakage.

Erectile | Erectile Dysfunction Remedies

Erectile | Erectile Dysfunction Remedies Erectile dysfunction refers to an inability to achieve or maintain adequate erection throughout the course of intercourse. The prevalence of erectile dysfunction varies with age. According to the statistics (2) reported by National Institute of Health, the prevalence is as high as 15 to 25% in elderly males (above 65 years) and […]

Is the E-Cigarette Really A Better Replacement Or Not?

Is the E-Cigarette Really A Better Replacement Or Not? You’ve seen them all over town. People who have their fingers around an e-cigarette, instead of puffing on a conventional cigarette. But Is the E-Cigarette Really A Better Option? Public health experts continue to debate whether e-cigarettes are a better option than smoking tobacco, or just an […]

Penile Bumps | What Are Penile Bumps? (Penile Growth)

Penile Bumps | What Are Penile Bumps (Growth)? Skin changes (such as appearance of rash, lumps or penile bumps) at or around the penis is always a signs of concern for males and their partners. In some cases it can also be an indication of sexually transmitted infection; however, for most part, the penile bumps […]

Bladder Voiding Dysfunction | Pathophysiology of Voiding Dysfunction

Bladder Voiding Dysfunction | Pathophysiology of Voiding Dysfunction Bladder voiding dysfunction is a condition where the coordination between the urethra and the bladder muscles are disrupted. Ideally, when the bladder muscles contract, the urethra is supposed to open and allow the urine to pass out of the body. In a case of bladder voiding dysfunction, there is no relaxation of […]

Prostate Cancer Patterns| Development and Progression | Dr. Elist Health Blog

Prostate Cancer Patterns | Development and Progression The development and progression of prostate cancer in society changes its patterns. Prostate cancer is highly heterogeneous in its nature, effects, pattern of progression and outcomes and is influenced by both heredity and environmental factors. Prostate cancer is almost certainly caused by changes (mutations) in the DNA that affect the […]

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