Urology

Pig kidney works in a donated body for over a month, a step toward animal human transplants

The latest experiment announced Wednesday by NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one—and it’s not over.
Are kidney stones sweet on sugar?

Increased consumption many lead to increased risk.
A breakthrough in better bladder cancer detection

Test developed by researchers in Quebec has caught interest of World Health Organization.
Study finds cranberries really do prevent UTIs

A new meta-analysis of 50 randomized controlled trials shows that consuming cranberry products is an effective way to prevent UTIs in women.
QUIZ: Managing chronic kidney disease

One in 10 Canadians has kidney disease, according to the Kidney Foundation. And the condition is present in almost half of Canadian patients with type 2 diabetes. Test your knowledge here!
Could a vaccine for UTIs be coming to Canada?

A new UTI vaccine, MV140, is waiting for Health Canada approval.
Novel drug now available for the treatment of pruritus in hemodialysis patients

Korsuva (difelikefalin) is administered intravenously at the end of hemodialysis sessions.
Complications following gender-affirming surgery can be treated by primary care physicians: study

Study of adverse events shows most are minor but could lead to serious complications if left untreated.

How should enuresis (bedwetting) be managed in children age five or older?