Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are something that affects all ages and both men and women. While the reason behind them may change with the circumstances and the individual, we all have a urinary tract, and as a connection between the outside and the inside of the human body, it is partial to infections in the… Continue reading Urinary Tract Infections
Starting May 1, Felix and roughly 170,000 other undocumented children in California will have more options during such crises. They’ll gain access...
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The SCV Relay for Life takes place this year on the weekend of May 21st and is one of the largest Relay for Life events in the world!
What is an ostomy and why is it needed? An ostomy is a surgical operation that creates a new outside opening for body wastes. The opening is called a stoma.
As a patient advocate and public speaker I am lucky to get many opportunities to impact the way people see illness. Out of all of my talks I’ve given to groups of doctors, nurses and social workers over the last two years, this presentation is the one I believe is the most valuable.
Having an enlarged prostate can mean something as simple as an occasional annoyance for a man or as complicated as needing surgery. It can lead to complications with emptying the bladder or cause a frequent need to urinate. The reason for this is that the prostate gland sits directly below the bladder, and as it… Continue reading Enlarged Prostate
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are responsible for more than 8.1 million visits to the doctor each year. See these common UTI symptoms and prevention tips.
Like any other organ, the bladder can be susceptible to cancer. Bladder cancer usually starts from the cells lining the bladder. Learn more.
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each year. Infections of the urinary tract are the second most common type of infection in the body. What are the causes of UTI? Normally, urine is sterile. It is usually free of bacteria, viruses and fungi but does contain fluids, salts… Continue reading Understanding Urinary Tract Infections