Science Alert: Men’s Health – Urethral Stricture Disease
February 28, 2017
Urethral stricture is a medical condition that mainly affects men. It can restrict urinary flow due to a narrowing of the urethra, and the causes can include trauma or inflammation.
Topics: Science Alert, Men's Health, Urethral Strictures
Science Alert: Spinal Cord Injury – beyond the injury
February 21, 2017
Health problems are common after a spinal cord injury and they have been found to have a great impact on day to day life. A recent publication describes the extent of this impact and also lists the most frequent problems, such as bladder and bowel regulation.
Topics: Science Alert, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Did you know that intermittent catheterization has been practiced since around 300 BC? The therapy certainly has deep roots involving a lot of innovative solutions, such as river reeds and onion stems for the catheter, and animal fat as lubrication.
Topics: Science Alert, Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC)
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is a hassle and a great contributor to the wide spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Recent research shows that inappropriate use of urethral indwelling catheters in hospitals is one main reason behind CAUTIs.
Science Alert: Management of the neurogenic bladder – now and then
February 1, 2017
Lower urinary tract symptoms are common after nerve damage and a new review summarizes the treatment forms and reasons behind it in patients with Parkinson disease. One of the treatment options available is intermittent catheterization.
Topics: Science Alert, Neurogenic bladder
