Intermittent catheterization is a medical technique used to help empty the bladder. A catheter can be passed through the urethra or through a surgical channel in the skin to the bladder, after which ...

The new intermittent catheter Luja™ addresses important risk factors for urinary tract infections, a significant burden for people using intermittent catheters as well as healthcare systems as a whole ...

The management of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction in ageing men with spinal cord injury is defined by the compounding interaction between prostate enlargement, neurogenic detrusor ...

Spinal cord injuries have a profound effect on bladder as well as bowel function. There are several patterns of bladder dysfunction that develop. The problems that occur are very dependent on how the ...

A urostomy bag and a catheter are two different devices that can help drain and collect urine from your body. A urostomy is often permanent, whereas a catheter is not. If you have certain medical ...

Ejaculation is often impaired in men with spinal cord injury (SCI) [1]. Accordingly, most SCI males need assistance to father children or to ejaculate for personal sexual satisfaction [2, 3].

Atonic bladder is a condition where the bladder muscles cannot contract fully. This can cause difficulty urinating or completely emptying the bladder. Left untreated, it can lead to complications such ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 85 and in good health despite having had open heart surgery 10 years ago. I have been using a catheter three times a day for two years to drain urine, because my enlarged prostate ...

ZUSDURI's ENVISION trial shows a non-surgical, office-based option that reduces bladder cancer recurrence and improves patient quality of life.