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November 4, 2019
If you've been diagnosed or suspect you have kidney stones, you will want to know about your options for treatment right away.
Kidney Stones: What are they?
Kidney stones are technically referred to...
October 29, 2019
Kidney stones is the common term for the medical condition of renal lithiasis or nephrolithiasis. The stones are made up of salts and minerals that form into hard deposits inside your...
October 20, 2019
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Treatment for kidney stones varies depending on their size, type, and location. Small stones can typically be passed with hydration and medication, while larger stones may require...
October 14, 2019
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The da Vinci® robotic surgery technology has revolutionized the field of minimally invasive surgery, offering consistent and superior outcomes and enabling patients to recover...
October 9, 2019
What causes kidney stones? This is a question that Dr. Howard Epstein hears often when he meets patients suffering from the symptoms, pain and problems caused by this common urological condition.
It...
October 7, 2019
Becoming a doctor in any field of medicine requires a great deal of dedication and determination. Students wishing to become physicians put in long hours studying for tests and preparing for classes...
October 1, 2019
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Urology is a challenging and diverse medical specialty, covering a broad range of issues such as urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, vaginal prolapse, kidney stones, and...
September 29, 2019
Requirements To Become a Urologist
Like Dr. Arash Rafiei, all urologists are required to complete at least three years of college before they enter medical school. Most students complete four years...
September 11, 2019
Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer for men, with nearly 10 percent of all men getting it in their senior years. About 99 percent of all prostate cancers occur in men over 50...
August 8, 2019
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Physician assistants work in all areas of medical practice and are trained to perform diagnostic tests, interpret results, and develop treatment plans under the supervision of a...
August 6, 2019
Both a vasectomy and tubal ligation are minor surgical procedures done to prevent pregnancy. A vasectomy is performed on men. During the procedure, the vas deferens, which are the two tubes through...
August 3, 2019
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InterStim therapy is a treatment option for patients with an overactive bladder, serious urine retention, or uncontrollable frequent urge to urinate, who have not responded to...