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The New Artificial Kidney: UCLA Doctor Ira Kurtz

Dr. Ira Kurtz and others at UCLA Health are in the process of developing an amazing device that could save the lives of so many people waiting for a kidney transplant.

Feb 04 2021 | 1 | by kjh

Understanding Kidney Stones

Half a million Americans go to the emergency room annually for kidney stone issues, and one in every 10 people in the United States will develop a kidney stone during his or her lifetime.

Dec 18 2020 | 1 | by kjh

Bladder Cancer Diagnosis and Surgery

The American Cancer Society’s estimates for bladder cancer in the United States for 2020 are: About 81,400 new cases of bladder cancer (about 62,100 in men and 19,300 in women). About 17,980 deaths

Sep 11 2020 | 0 | by kjh

How Brett Epps’ life was saved with kidney transplant

Brett Epps found out that he had a rare form of kidney disease right after he started dating Alix Cirigliano. Brett was put on dialysis for nine hours a day. The outlook for kidney donation is ble

Aug 06 2020 | 1 | by kjh

Options for erectile dysfunction

There are many options for erectile dysfunction. Oral medications include Viagra, Levitra, Staxyn, Cialis, and Stendra. However, not all men can safely take erectile dysfunction oral medications.

Apr 22 2020 | 1 | by kjh

Removal of the prostate gland (prostatectomy)

Prostatectomy includes a variety of surgical procedures for the removal of prostate glands or parts of it. The prostate gland is present in the male pelvis under the urinary bladder. The prostate glan

Mar 28 2020 | 0 | by surgeryfix

What to know about prostate cancer surgery

Surgery is a common choice to try to cure prostate cancer if it is not thought to have spread outside the prostate gland. You will be able to urinate on your own after the catheter is removed.

Mar 23 2020 | 0 | by kjh