People who consume too much sodium will develop high calcium levels in their urine which raises their risk of getting calcium ...

OBJECTIVE: We compared the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ureteroscopy (URS) for the treatment of distal ureteral calculi with respect to patient satisfaction. MATERIALS ...

Multiple therapeutic options are available for the management of patients with upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). Radical nephroureterectomy with an ipsilateral bladder cuff is the ...

Karen L. Stern, MD, and Naeem Bhojani, MD, FRCSC, outline the advantages of CVAC 2.0, particularly in cases involving larger stone burdens. The rapid emergence of suction-enabled technologies has ...

MetroHealth and the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities are working together to help people with disabilities get the dental care they need. People with developmental disabilities ...

Objectives It can be challenging to manage patients who are anxious during dental procedures. There is a lack of evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of oral sedation in adults. This study ...

Spinal blocks provide immediate pain relief and are often used for C-sections. Epidural blocks are preferred for childbirth because they allow you to move your legs. Both epidural and spinal ...

Throughout history, needing the help of a surgeon was almost a death sentence because if one did not die on the operating table, one would feel the excruciating agony brought from the heavy crude chop ...

Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Ohio University is competitive and selective. Along with these minimal requirements, admissions decisions are based on a number of factors, including ...

A cystogram is used to diagnose bladder problems, including urinary reflux and injuries to the bladder. There are risks of a bladder infection after a cystogram, but they are rare. If you think you ...