The three-hospital healthcare alliance's "Lines and Drains" EHR analytics project achieved 100% compliance in documentation ...

Most symptom questionnaires can be self-completed, and have been extensively tested for validity and reliability. The INTERNATIONAL PROSTATE SYMPTOM SCORE (IPSS) has been adopted by the WHO for the ...

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 ...

Chronic UTIs typically recur within a month after treatment or multiple times in a year. Recurring UTIs can lead to severe complications, but treatment options are available. Chronic urinary tract ...

Hormonal changes during menopause can weaken urinary tract defences, increasing the risk of recurrent UTIs. Tissue thinning, bacterial imbalance and bladder changes contribute to infections, but ...

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Intermittent catheterization is a medical technique used to help empty the bladder. A catheter can be passed through the urethra or through a surgical channel in the skin to the bladder, after which ...

A link exists between the two, but more research is needed to figure out why and how to treat urinary incontinence related to COVID-19. COVID-19 tends to affect the respiratory system. But research ...

Urinary retention is difficulty completely emptying the bladder. People with urinary retention may need to urinate very frequently, feel the urge to urinate again immediately after using the bathroom, ...

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, ...