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Below are blogs from Affiliated Urologists.

Eating Tomatoes May Lower Kidney Cancer Risk

Who would have thought tomatoes, of all foods, could lower a person’s risk of kidney cancer? According to a long-term study conducted by the Women’s Health Initiative, women who ate tomatoes and other lycopene-containing foods lowered their risk of developing kidney cancer by 45 percent.

Diagnosis And Treatment Of Prostate Cancer

At Affiliated Urologists, we put a major emphasis on patient safety and efficacy. We take care of our patients as if they were family, which is why when it comes to treating serious health conditions like prostate cancer, we provide nothing but the best care throughout the patient’s difficult journey.

Shockwave Therapy May Be New Therapy For Erectile Dysfunction

Electric shocks to your private parts (yes, we’re talking to the men out there!) may seem a little intense, but according to a new study conducted by researchers at Odense University Hospital in Odense, Denmark, shockwave therapy may help improve erectile dysfunction (ED) in some men.

Botox Injections For Urinary Incontinence

Contrary to popular belief, Botox injections can treat an array of medical concerns-- not just fine lines or wrinkles. In fact, those suffering from urinary incontinence, also known as “overactive bladder,” may benefit from Botox injections to paralyze the bladder muscle and prevent contractions that cause an urge to urinate.

Why Women Get UTI’s More Than Men

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are fairly common in the United States. They are mostly diagnosed in older adults, although it is possible for children to contract an infection.

Music Lessen Your Prostate Biopsy Anxiety and Pain

Did you know, scientists have found music stimulates more parts of the brain than any other human function? Music also has the potential to help people with neurological deficits and calm those going through stressful situations.

Cystocele: Causes and Prevention

Cystocele is a condition that occurs when tissues that hold up the bladder stretch and weaken, which causes the bladder to dip down into a woman’s vagina.

What Causes Blood In Urine?

If you've encountered blood in your urine, the first thing you shouldn’t do is panic. Many instances of hematuria (blood in urine) arise from benign causes like a urinary tract infection, an inherited disorder or a side effect from medications you may be taking.

Causes of Blood in Urine

Blood in urine is categorized two separate ways: gross hematuria and microscopic hematuria.

The Effects of Diabetes on the Kidneys

If a diabetic has a hard time controlling their blood glucose levels, they may be at risk of damaging other structures of their bodies.

Urethral Bulking Procedure

When the Affiliated Urologists team talks about urethral bulking, we are talking about a procedure to treat urinary stress incontinence.

Treating Recurrent UTIs

Although taking daily antibiotics for women suffering from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) is still considered the best treatment option available, other strategies like cranberry pills, estrogen therapy and acupuncture have shown promising results, according to a recent study.

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