A
UTIs are second only to
The National Kidney Foundation estimates that 10 to 20 percent of women have had at least one episode of UTI, and 80 percent of this group has had it recurrently.
Although some cases of UTI are due to fungus or a virus, most are caused...
Back in high school biology we all learned that there are many different organ systems in the body--the circulatory system, the respiratory... Read more »
As I was telling you about my recent adventures in Switzerland, I left out one event mainly because it deserves a post all its own. I... Read more »
In the preceding entries I have focused on the erectile dysfunction that typically follows the surgical treatment of prostate cancer. All... Read more »
We often see the stem cell debate in the political arena presented as a singular, boiled-down talking point designed to sway voters one way... Read more »
I wish to preface this series with a statement that there is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis. At the present time there is no medication... Read more »
Urinary incontinence can be defined as the involuntary loss of urine. The urinary bladder, which stores urine until the patient voluntary empties its... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder due to infection with a microorganism (such as a bacteria or virus). Cystitis is second only to... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention To help prevent urinary tract infections: Drink several glasses of water each day. Fluids discourage the growth of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition in which one or more parts of the urinary system (the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) become... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
UTI - children; Cystitis - children; Bladder infection - children; Kidney infection - children; Pyelonephritis - childrenTreatmentIn children, UTIs... Read more »