Urology News

June 26, 2025

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Mindfulness and Brain Stimulation Could Reduce Bladder Leaks

May 30, 2025 — A new study suggests that mindfulness training and/or non-invasive brain stimulation could reduce bladder leaks and feelings of urgency in patients with 'latchkey ...

Selenium Exposure During Pregnancy May Reduce Childhood Streptococcal Infections

May 20, 2025 — Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective ...

New Blood Test Shows Superior Sensitivity in Detecting HPV-Associated Head and Neck Cancers

May 20, 2025 — Head and neck cancer researchers are reporting the development and testing of HPV-DeepSeek, a novel liquid biopsy assay. In their new study, HPV-DeepSeek achieved 99% sensitivty and specifity for ...

Urine Test Could Reveal Early Prostate Cancer

Apr. 29, 2025 — A newly published study indicates that prostate cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage through a simple urine sample. With the aid of AI and extensive analyses of gene activity in tumors, they have identified new biomarkers of high diagnostic ...

Researchers Report Association Between Urinary Incontinence, Cardiovascular Disease

Apr. 16, 2025 — Researchers report an association between urinary incontinence and cardiovascular disease risk in women. The researcher recommend women should be checked regularly for urinary ...

Researchers Identify Precision Medicine Approach for Preventing Kidney Failure

Apr. 10, 2025 — Researchers have identified type 5 collagen as a key factor in kidney fibrosis, revealing its potential as a biomarker to predict chronic kidney disease progression. A repurposed anti-cancer drug, ...

Blood Test May Rule out Future Dementia Risk

Apr. 2, 2025 — Researchers have demonstrated how specific biomarkers in the blood can predict the development of dementia up to ten years before diagnosis, among older adults living independently in the ...

Human Urine, a Valuable Resource as Fertilizer for Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Study Concludes

Mar. 28, 2025 — The reuse of human urine would allow for the production of sustainable fertilizers for urban agriculture, with significant environmental benefits, a new study concludes. The research evaluates the ...

The Right Moves to Rein in Fibrosis

Mar. 24, 2025 — Biomedical researchers have decoded how mechanical forces drive cell behavior in ...

Ammonia Build-Up Kills Liver Cells but Can Be Prevented Using Existing Drug

Mar. 11, 2025 — High levels of ammonia kill liver cells by damaging the mitochondria that power the cells. But this can be prevented using an existing drug due to start clinical trials, finds a new study in ...

Disordered Eating and Certain Foods Linked to Higher Risk for Urinary Incontinence in Middle-Aged Women

Feb. 16, 2025 — Eating behavior is associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women. For example, higher consumption of highly processed ready-made foods and fast food increased the risk for ...

Researchers Create Genetic Map Tied to Kidney Disease

Feb. 11, 2025 — Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map' of kidney function to date, the researchers have paved the way for more ...

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Relief Could Be on the Way for UTI Sufferers Dealing With Debilitating Pain

Feb. 5, 2025 — New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment. UTIs are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections ...

Study Establishes Link Between Early Side Effects from Prostate Cancer Radiation and Long-Term Side Effects

Feb. 3, 2025 — Men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer who experience side effects early in treatment may face a higher risk of developing more serious ...

Researchers Develop Biomarker Algorithm for Noninvasive Detection of Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer

Jan. 23, 2025 — By studying biomarkers known to be involved in gastrointestinal cancers, researchers have developed a biomarker algorithm that, when combined with a ...

MRI Scanning and Biopsy Could Reduce Delays in the Correct Treatment for Bladder Cancer by More Than Six Weeks

Jan. 15, 2025 — Patients with a common aggressive type of bladder cancer could get correct treatment significantly quicker as new research suggests that initial MRI ...

Putting a Lid on Excess Cholesterol to Halt Bladder Cancer Cell Growth

Jan. 14, 2025 — Researchers discover novel targets for bladder cancer therapeutics and demonstrate that a new combination of existing drugs, including statins, blocks tumor growth in ...

New Biomarkers Could Improve Early Detection and Monitoring of Kidney Injury

Jan. 6, 2025 — Researchers have identified six new biomarkers that could detect kidney injury faster and with more sensitivity, advancing safer drug development and ...

MRI-First Strategy for Prostate Cancer Detection Proves to Be Safe, Study Finds

Dec. 20, 2024 — There are several strategies for the early detection of prostate cancer. The first step is often a blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA). If ...

First Full Characterization of Kidney Microbiome Unlocks Potential to Prevent Kidney Stones

Dec. 16, 2024 — Researchers have found definitive proof of a kidney microbiome that influences renal health and kidney stone formation, demonstrating that the ...

Scientists Identify Brain Cell Type as Master Controller of Urination

Dec. 3, 2024 — Researchers have identified a subset of brain cells in mice that act as the master regulators of ...

Drinking Plenty of Water May Actually Be Good for You

Nov. 27, 2024 — Public health recommendations generally suggest drinking eight cups of water a day. And many people just assume it's healthy to drink plenty of ...

Discovery Explains Kidney Damage Caused by Blood Pressure Drugs

Nov. 21, 2024 — Scientists have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood. The finding could open the ...

Detecting Cancer in Urine: Nanowire-Based Capture of Micro-Ribonucleic Acids

Nov. 19, 2024 — The detection of cancer-associated micro-ribonucleic acids (miRNAs) in urine through a combination of nanowire-based miRNA extraction and machine learning (ML) analysis can fuel the development of ...

Computational Tool Developed to Predict Immunotherapy Outcomes for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Oct. 29, 2024 — Using computational tools, researchers have developed a method to assess which patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer could benefit from ...

Developing Kidneys from Scratch

Oct. 28, 2024 — Researches made major strides toward the creation of artificial kidney tissue by demonstrating an undiscovered mechanism behind kidney development and a novel technique for culturing kidney cells, ...

Genomic Variants That Increase Risk of Kidney Disease Are Found in Nearly One-Third of West Africans

Oct. 28, 2024 — A study has revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria. Their study demonstrated that having just one risk variant in a gene known as APOL1 can ...

Research Shows Urine Tests May Detect Early Diseases

Oct. 23, 2024 — According to a study, the RNA (a type of genetic material) and other substances within urine can show changes in cell types, revealing early signs of cancer and other diseases. This method could help ...

Kidney Transplantation Among Those With HIV Infections Shown Safe and Effective, Study Suggests

Oct. 17, 2024 — It is just as safe and effective for people with HIV in need of kidney transplantation to get their organ from donors who are also HIV positive as it is from donors who are not infected with the ...

Study Uncovers Mutations and DNA Structures Driving Bladder Cancer

Oct. 9, 2024 — How bladder cancer originates and progresses has been illuminated as never before. Researchers found that antiviral enzymes that mutate the DNA of normal and cancer cells are key promoters of early ...

New Imaging Technique Accurately Detects Aggressive Kidney Cancer

Oct. 3, 2024 — A new study has demonstrated a new, non-invasive imaging technique can accurately detect clear-cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common form of kidney ...

AI 'Liquid Biopsies' Using Cell-Free DNA, Protein Biomarkers, Could Aid Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer

Sep. 30, 2024 — A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers could help screen women for early signs of ovarian cancer, according to a new ...

New Prostate Biopsy Technique Lowers Infection Risk

Sep. 19, 2024 — A multi-institutional clinical trial showed that a newer technique for collecting prostate biopsy samples reduced the risk of infection compared with traditional biopsy ...

Pushing Kidney-Stone Fragments Reduces Stones' Recurrence

Sep. 19, 2024 — Researchers found that patients who underwent the stone-moving ultrasound procedure had a 70% lower risk of such a ...

New Method Predicts Worsening of Chronic Kidney Disease

Sep. 12, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new method that could be a significant step in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. The method can predict the progression of the disease, which could ensure better ...

Low-Impact Yoga and Exercise Found to Help Older Women Manage Urinary Incontinence

Sep. 6, 2024 — New research finds that 12 weeks of low-impact exercise classes reduced daily episodes of urinary incontinence by more than ...

Smart Mask Monitors Breath for Signs of Health

Aug. 29, 2024 — Researchers have developed a prototype for a smart mask that can be used to monitor a range of medical conditions, including respiratory ailments, such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Wearable, Stretchable Sensor for Quick, Continuous, and Non-Invasive Detection of Solid-State Skin Biomarkers

Aug. 19, 2024 — Detecting diseases early requires the rapid, continuous and convenient monitoring of vital biomarkers. Researchers have now developed a novel sensor that enables the continuous, and real-time ...

New Research Explores the Urea Cycle's Strong Connection to Fatty Liver Disease

Aug. 13, 2024 — A physician scientist is making strides in understanding the molecular origins of fatty liver disease, a leading cause of liver failure in the United ...

Routine Lab Tests Are Not a Reliable Way to Diagnose Long COVID, Research Finds

Aug. 12, 2024 — A new study has found that routine lab tests may not be useful in making a long COVID diagnosis for people who have symptoms of the condition. The study highlights how challenging it can be to ...

Eating More Fruits and Vegetables to Reduce Dietary Acid Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Kidney and Heart Health in Patients With Hypertension

Aug. 6, 2024 — Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower blood pressure, reduce ...

Progress in Development of a New High-Tech Kidney Disease Urine Test

July 9, 2024 — Development of a new way to accurately measure human serum albumin (HSA) levels in people with chronic kidney disease has progressed in recent ...