Researchers have discovered that analyzing specific patterns of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragmentation in a simple urine sample can effectively diagnose and stage bladder cancer, offering a much-needed ...

For years, Susan Johnstone, 53, lived with an embarrassing problem that threatened to take away the activity she loved most: ...

Various nerves control bladder and bowel function, including the spinal cord, cauda equina, pudendal nerves, and the enteric nervous system, a nerve network in the walls of the digestive tract. These ...

If you’re leaking urine and it’s causing you distress, don’t wait. There are healthcare professionals who can identify the cause and recommend the best treatment to help you. Share on Pinterest Maskot ...

Locating the nearest bathroom when she went shopping used to be as important for Kathy Boehm as finding items she was looking for. Bringing a change of clothes and adult diapers was a must-do when she ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A urinary DNA methylation test outperformed the nuclear matrix protein 22 test or urine cytology test.

Involuntary urination is a scary thing for most of us, and unfortunately, certain medical conditions, aging or even stress can prompt incontinence. However, there are steps you can take to minimize ...

At-home tests for a urinary tract infection (UTI) are convenient because they are easily available online or in drugstores without a prescription. A UTI applies to a range of infections affecting the ...

Researchers at EPFL, Heidelberg University and Roche have built a human mini-bladder to show how urine composition weakens bladder tissue, helping infections recur even after antibiotics. The work was ...

Having trouble with bladder control? There might be an app for that, researchers say. Female veterans suffering from urinary incontinence received effective relief using a smartphone app called ...

A small urine leak might prompt a woman to worry she'll need an uncomfortable and invasive bladder test to treat her incontinence. But good news -- such bladder pressure tests probably aren't ...

Kathy Boehm shows where the charger is placed to recharge her implant. The charger can be in a belt or tucked inside her pants. Dr. Tarek Garas Dr. Lindsey Hahn Locating the nearest bathroom when she ...