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Learn About Protecting Your Child’s Kidneys

By Hal Scherz, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.S. Kidney problems in children are often difficult to detect because symptoms may not be present or the child is unable to communicate. Therefore, parents need to have a heightened awareness and index of suspicion…
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Turning Fear into Success: Patient Now Two Years Cancer Free

In 2016, 58-year-old Eugene Reece hadn’t set foot in a doctor’s office for eight years. Several negative experiences with physicians earlier in life led him to avoid seeing doctors as much as possible. But when a pain in Eugene’s lower back wouldn’t…
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Avoid the Pain of Kidney Stones

By Dr. Barry M. Zisholtz, M.D., F. A. C. S Kidney stones have been documented for thousands of years. They have been discovered in ancient Egyptian mummies, clearly well before we had the type of instrumentation and technology that we have in the…
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Prevent Urologic Cancers from Affecting You and Your Family

By Dr. Barry M. Zisholtz, M.D., F. A. C. S. Urologists treat many different types of cancers. The most common cancer we see is prostate cancer. However, our patients also present with bladder, kidney, penile and testicular cancer and occasionally…
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Five Different Types of Urinary Leakage

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common occurrence that manifests with bladder leakage. This condition affects more than 15 million adult women in the U.S. There are five main types of urinary incontinence, each arising from different underlying causes.…
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11 Questions Men with Erectile Dysfunction Are Too Embarrassed to Ask

Despite the fact that erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a normal part of a man’s life, there are still men who are too uncomfortable speaking to their physician about it. ED is a very common problem for older men, and it’s estimated that half of men…
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Georgia Urology Welcomes Urologist to Glenridge and Midtown Offices

Specializing in pediatric urology, Dr. Emily Blum joins forces with the Southeast’s largest urology practice As the largest urology practice in the Southeast, Georgia Urology staffs its physician roster with passionate trailblazers. Dr. Emily Blum,…
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Why Do Bladders Fall in the First Place?

Dropped, fallen, prolapsed — these are all words used to describe a common condition women experience known as a cystocele. It is scary to think your bladder can fall into the vagina, but it’s common, especially among women who have given birth. Find…
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Back to School Tips: How to Help with Bedwetting

The start of a new school year can inspire different emotions for children and their parents. If your child is particularly anxious or nervous about school, those worried feelings can often manifest into something more serious: bedwetting. In a highly-controlled…
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