"In addition to our basic anatomy, women and men exhibit sex differences at the cellular level that influence both the form and function of the lower urinary tract," said senior author Margot S.

The function of the lower urinary tract — to store and periodically eliminate urine — seems simple, but its neuronal control is complex and not fully understood, and dysfunction is common. Functional ...

Management decisions based purely on pure anatomical and/or neurological findings should be supplemented by greater attention to the quality of life of each patient with SCI, in a culturally sensitive ...

The urinary system helps maintain the volume and chemical composition of fluids in the body. One of the main organs in the system are the kidneys, which filter waste products out of the body through ...

Bothersome or not, lower urinary tract symptoms increase mortality risk in men. Moderate and severe male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) may be potential markers of poor overall health and a risk ...

Lower urinary tract symptoms are common and occur for a variety of reasons, from physical obstructions to excessive caffeine consumption. Treatment will depend on what’s causing your symptoms.

Your urinary tract includes the parts of your body that make urine and carry it out of your body. For men, those assigned male at birth, and anyone with a penis, these parts include your kidneys, ...

Most UTIs affect the lower portion of the urinary tract, including the bladder, urethra, or prostate. If left untreated, a lower UTI can progress to the upper urinary tract, which may involve the ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) commonly occur in people who undergo chemotherapy. The treatment can weaken the immune system and damage barriers, such as the skin and mucous membranes, that help ...

A trial of a permanent prostatic urethral stent for treatment of BPH demonstrated early success. A novel prostatic urethral stent can reduce lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men with benign ...

CHI Memorial Urology Associates now offers a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Clinic. A UTI is an infection in the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The UTI ...