Getting rid of routine bladder catheterization improved outcomes for people undergoing atrial fibrillation (Afib) ablation, a single-center randomized trial showed. Use on an as-needed basis, rather ...

One of the most helpful tests in the evaluation of neurogenic bladder is called a urodynamic test. Urodynamic testing is also called a cystometrogram (CMG). In this test a very small catheter is ...

Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) refers to a flushing of the bladder with sterile fluid. It can help prevent clots and blood retention after prostate or bladder surgery. It is not usually painful ...

Intermittent catheterization every 6 hours in postpartum women with urinary retention may be a better strategy than extended catheterization over 24 hours, a new prospective, randomized, controlled ...

Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation significantly reduces postoperative catheter-related bladder discomfort in men after ...

Spinal cord injuries have a profound effect on bladder as well as bowel function. There are several patterns of bladder dysfunction that develop. The problems that occur are very dependent on how the ...

June 9, 2023 – A wireless device called the UroMonitor enables accurate, noninvasive monitoring of bladder pressure in patients with overactive bladder, reports a pilot study in the July issue of The ...

Proper urinary elimination is a key indicator of your overall health, especially as you get older. If your ability to urinate is impaired, it can cause a wide variety of other conditions. Impaired ...

What Is BCG Treatment for Bladder Cancer? Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the main immunotherapy used to treat early-stage bladder cancer. Immunotherapy uses your immune system to fight cancer. BCG ...