Miniaturized percutaneous techniques, flexible ureteroscopy, and outpatient protocols have shortened hospital stays and improved recovery, reshaping quality-of-life outcomes for patients.

Obesity has been recognized as one of the major factors causing the emergence of type 2 diabetes. It also affects the kidney, which works harder to filter the blood in the body, thereby causing damage ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

The genitourinary tract includes the urinary and genital organs. Various conditions, such as urinary tract infections and kidney problems, may affect the genitourinary tract. The genitourinary tract ...

A nephrologist explains five common health conditions that can slowly harm your kidneys and why early detection matters.

Incidental detection has increased with ubiquitous CT/MRI, inflating early-stage ‘small renal mass’ diagnoses and complicating interpretation of a ~5% rise in <50-year incidence. Obesity, hypertension ...

While more common in females, urinary tract infections can also affect males. Symptoms include a sudden urge to urinate, frequent urination, and a burning sensation when you urinate. UTIs occur when ...

Pregnancy places extra demands on the kidneys, which filter waste and regulate fluids; simple lifestyle habits can help expecting mothers protect these vital organs ...