Is it just a religious practice? Circumcision is a surgical procedure that consists of removing the skin that covers the tip of the penis or glans, known as the foreskin. It is an ancient technique first performed by the Egyptians…

Vasectomy is a form of male birth control that cuts the supply of sperm to your semen. Sperm (the microscopic cells that join up with an egg to cause pregnancy) are made in your testicles. Sperm leaves the testicles through…

In this week’s blog, we will discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, the basis for its development, the booster schedules, some adverse effects, statistical mortality rates, and finally, the vaccine itself. It is no secret that 2020 was challenging for global health…

Kidney cancer is a disease in which malignant cells begin to grow out of control in the kidney. In time, these cells form a mass called a tumor. Kidney cancer is most common in people between the ages of 65…

The disease behind one of the most severe pains a person can experience. Kidney stones or calculi are solid deposits of mineral, salts, or other materials that can obstruct the urinary tract. Although the pain experienced by an impacted kidney…

Bladder Cancer is the abnormal growth of the cells surrounding the bladder’s inner wall (urothelium). These types of cells can also be found in the ureters and kidneys. There are other types of bladder cancers that are less common, such…

What is it? Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled replication of cells that are part of the prostate issue. Almost all types of prostate cancer are adenocarcinomas, referring to the fact that the origin of the malignant cells comes from the…

Genital warts are the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world. They look like small flesh-colored bumps or growths. It is estimated that almost every sexually active person will get infected with at least one strain of the…

Pearly papules or hirsutoid papillomas, also called Tyson's glands are small whitish or pearly bumps, totally normal on the head of the penis or crown of the glans penis. They are more visible in between 20-30% of the male population.…

Addressing the “fear of the finger”. What is it? A medical procedure that primarily evaluates the prostate, rectum, and anus. Due to its intrapelvic location, it’s the only method for a physician to examine a patient’s prostate. Why is it…