A penile fracture is the rupture of the tunica albuginea (fibrous layer that covers the corpora cavernosa) of one or both corpora cavernosa due to direct trauma to the erect penis. (¹)• It’s characterized by a crunching sound, pain, and…
Uncovering all the myths of one of the most common reasons for consultation. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a group of acquired diseases that a patient might get from another person through sexual contact. According to the Centers for Disease…
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is when bacteria gets into the urinary tract which encompasses the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. The most common is Bladder infection know as Cystitis. Kidney infection (pyelonephritis), while less common, can occur and is…
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…