Getting rid of routine bladder catheterization improved outcomes for people undergoing atrial fibrillation (Afib) ablation, a single-center randomized trial showed. Use on an as-needed basis, rather ...

One of the most helpful tests in the evaluation of neurogenic bladder is called a urodynamic test. Urodynamic testing is also called a cystometrogram (CMG). In this test a very small catheter is ...

Spinal cord injuries have a profound effect on bladder as well as bowel function. There are several patterns of bladder dysfunction that develop. The problems that occur are very dependent on how the ...

Intermittent catheterization every 6 hours in postpartum women with urinary retention may be a better strategy than extended catheterization over 24 hours, a new prospective, randomized, controlled ...

A wireless device called the UroMonitor enables accurate, noninvasive monitoring of bladder pressure in patients with overactive bladder, reports a pilot study in the July issue of The Journal of ...

Updated consensus recommendations provide strategies for preventing both catheter-associated and noncatheter-associated UTIs.

The unusual features of this case can be summarized by the following questions. Firstly, why did it take more than 48 hours after bladder catheter placement to see the initial improvement in kidney ...

Proper urinary elimination is a key indicator of your overall health, especially as you get older. If your ability to urinate is impaired, it can cause a wide variety of other conditions. Impaired ...