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Should I Get Screened for Prostate Cancer? A Look at the Evidence

Updated for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, September 2024! Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme secreted by the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped organ surrounding the urethra in the lower urinary tract. PSA is produced in small amounts…
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Comparing Shockwave Therapy to Laser Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones

When it comes to kidney stones, we have the dubious distinction of living in the stone belt - the southeast United States, where summers get hot and humid, promoting dehydration and kidney stones. As a result, kidney stone management is one of the most…
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Returning to Continence After Radical Prostatectomy

When a prostatectomy or removal of the prostate is indicated for prostate cancer, many men are concerned about their urinary function and long-term leakage because of their procedure. All men will experience some form of leakage initially after their…
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Comparing Viagra / Sildenafil & Cialis / Tadalafil for ED

By: Michael Kemper, M.D. Erectile dysfunction, or ED, places a significant physical and psychological burden on a man and their partner. Because it is so prevalent and disruptive, there are many options for treatment at every stage of ED. Due to their…
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Will Anyone Know I Have a Penile Prosthesis/Penile Implant?

By: Michael Kemper, M.D. With incredible advances in medical devices and modern, minimally invasive surgical techniques, we have an elegant solution for otherwise untreatable erectile dysfunction in the form of an inflatable penile prosthesis or penile…
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Kidney Stone Management in Patients With a Solitary/Single Kidney

Kidney stone treatment is one of the most straightforward parts of a urologist’s practice. We have a multitude of treatment options ranging from non-invasive to surgical that can help patients eliminate the pain and, in many cases, become entirely stone-free.…
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The Impact of Constipation on Pediatric Voiding Dysfunction: An Expert’s Guide For Parents

By: Michael Garcia-Roig, M.D. As pediatric urologists, one of the most common patients we see in the office is a child struggling with voiding dysfunction. This umbrella term includes symptoms of urinary incontinence, urgency, frequency, and sensation…
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Is There a Connection Between an Enlarged Prostate and Erectile Dysfunction?

By: Michael Kemper, M.D. BPH / Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, and erectile dysfunction or ED both occur in patients that reach middle age or later. Because of the prevalence of each of these conditions,…
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Cranberry Juice and Four Other Myths About Kidney Stones

As it relates to kidney stones, there are quite a few misconceptions that patients should understand so that they seek appropriate treatment for their symptomatic kidney stones. Unfortunately, because of these misconceptions, some patients do not take…
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