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  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    How to Talk to Your Doctor About Overactive Bladder

    August 24, 2014

    Millions of Americans suffer from overactive bladder (OAB), a group of urinary symptoms that most often causes a frequent urge to urinate. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urology

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology

    Tagged with: bladder, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, urology

    Talk to Your Doctor
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    What Is Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery?

    January 5, 2014

    Learn how minimally invasive urologic surgery helps people suffering from many kidney, bladder, and prostate conditions including prostate cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urology

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Prostate Cancer, Urology

    Tagged with: bladder, kidneys, laparoscopic instruments, laparoscopic nephrectomy, minimally invasive robotic surgery, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, postoperative pain, prostate, prostate brachytherapy, prostate cancer, robotic urology, robotic-assisted prostatectomy, Ronald Benoit MD, UPMC Mercy, Urology Center

    Find the answers to common questions about recovering from rotator cuff surgery
  • Article - 5 Minute Read

    Everything You Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infections

    November 24, 2013

    Urinary tract infections are common, especially among women. Here's what you need to know about UTI risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urology

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, New Here, Urology

    Tagged with: antibiotics, bladder, bladder infection, cystitis, kidney, kidney infection, primary care doctor, ureters, urethra, urethritis, urgent care physician, urinary tract, urinary tract infection, urination, urine, urologist, urology, UTI, vaginitis

    Urinary tract infections are common, especially among women. Here's what you need to know about UTI risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.
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