UTIs not always caused by sex Oct 24, 2007
Each kidney makes urine and sends it down two tubes called ureters to your bladder, which collects it. Your bladder is inside your body above your genitals. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Mother Teresa and the Kidney Stone Oct 8, 2007
The cure in question, originally reported by the Asian Catholic news agency UCA News, was described as "the disappearance of a half-inch kidney stone in his lower ureter.". Related Articles. (Time.com)
Recognize signs of kidney infection Oct 6, 2007
From the kidneys, urine passes through tubes called ureters, which lead to the bladder. Your bladder stores urine until it exits your body through the urethra. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Vancouver firefighter left cancer rights legacy, mourners hear Sep 6, 2007
The other cancers recognized as occupational hazards for firefighters werebrain cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, ureter cancer and leukemia. Vancouver Fire Chief Ray Holdgate said Hall deserves to be recognized for fighting tirelessly for firefighters throughout the province. (CBC British Columbia)
Frequent Urination and Pregnancy Aug 8, 2007
As early as , the hormones estrogen and progesterone cause the renal pelvis and ureters to dilate. In addition, the smooth muscles of the ureters enlarge, relax and form new tissue ... One reason it occurs so often is that with the changes in your pelvis and ureters, a larger amount of urine stays put longer and the flow of urine is also slowed. (Suite101.com)
Tumor-Zapping Technique Fights Kidney Cancer Aug 5, 2007
Further, tumors located near the middle of the kidney pose a particular challenge, because they are close to large blood vessels or the ureter, the tubes that transport urine from the kidney to the bladder. Zagoria's group cautioned that surgery is still the preferred method of fighting kidney cancer in patients who are young, healthy and have two kidneys because there is no data available for long-term follow-up on the effects of radiofrequency ablation. (Forbes)
Girl with Mermaid syndrome defies the odds Aug 2, 2007
"She created a ureter in the back of her butt," Leslie says. That meant urine could be expelled from her body. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Study shows radiofrequency ablation highly effective in treating kidney tumors Aug 1, 2007
The authors also note that larger tumors near the middle of the kidney may be more difficult to ablate, possibly because they are close to large blood vessels or the ureter ... A total of eight patients experienced complications, including temporary air pockets in the chest cavity, mild to severe pain after the procedure, pneumonia, and problems with their ureters. (EurekAlert!)
Hundreds walk to help stop cancer Jul 22, 2007
Mark Stephenson, 60, was living in Santa Maria 21 years ago when he was diagnosed with bladder cancer which spread to his ureter and his kidneys. Forty-eight operations followed. (Santa Maria Times)
Antibiotic Treatment For Children With Urinary Tract Infections Not Associated With Reduced Risk Of Recurrence Jul 13, 2007
Practice guidelines for after the first UTI in children recommend an imaging study to evaluate for the presence and degree (grade) of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR; a backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter), a condition present in approximately 30 percent to 40 percent of children with UTI. If the child has VUR, daily antibiotic (destroying or suppressing the growth of microorganisms) treatment is recommended in an attempt to prevent recurrent UTIs. Evidence is limited regarding risk... (Science Daily)
Antibiotics questioned for urinary tract problems Jul 11, 2007
Preventive daily use of antimicrobials is often recommended in cases where children have already had a urinary tract infection and tests indicate they have a backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter, which connect to the kidneys. As many as 180,000 children in the United States have a urinary tract infection by the time they reach age 6, and up to 40 percent of those have the backflow problem which can cause a growth of bacteria in urine remaining in the tract. (CNN -- Health)
Antibiotics Won't Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Kids: Study Jul 11, 2007
As part of diagnosis and treatment, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends conducting an imaging study to evaluate the presence and severity or grade of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR, a backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter). Some 30 percent to 40 percent of children with UTI also have this condition. (Forbes)
Antibiotics don't prevent future urinary tract infections, may cause resistance in future infections Jul 11, 2007
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) occurs when urine in the bladder flows back into the ureters or kidneys during urination. It is thought that a child who has VUR is at risk for developing recurrent kidney infections, which, over time, can cause damage to the kidneys. (EurekAlert!)
Five Days of LEVAQUIN(R) as Effective as 10 Days of Ciprofloxacin in Complicated Urinary Tract Infections and Acute Pyelonephritis May 20, 2007
They occur in the kidneys, ureters, bladder or the urethra and often are recurrent, resulting in treatment with several courses of antibiotics. Complicated UTIs occur nearly as frequently in men as in women and often occur in people who are susceptible to bacterial infections because of a weakened immune system. (PR Newswire)
Health Tip: when your child wets the bed May 17, 2007
Abnormalities in the urethral valve or ureter. Small bladder, leading to an inability to hold urine for long periods. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
U.S.: Millions have eaten chickens fed tainted pet food May 3, 2007
"We had one case recently where the cat's kidneys were completely obstructed and when we went to surgery to relieve the obstruction there was no normal stone, instead the ureters were completely full of these melamine-type crystals," said Dr. Louise Murray, director of medicine at New York's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. The National Chicken Council, which represents U.S. poultry producers, marketers and processors, said Tuesday in a written statement: "We are confident that any poultry... (CNN)
Chemical cocktail may be key to pet-food deaths May 2, 2007
"The cat's kidneys were completely obstructed, and when we went to surgery to relieve the obstruction, there was no normal stone. Instead, the ureters were completely full of these melamine-type crystals," she said. The FDA has confirmed that rice protein and wheat gluten imported from China were contaminated with both melamine and cyanuric acid -- a combination of which is "a potential source of concern in relation to human and animal health," according to David Elder of the agency's Office of... (CNN)
Va. Congresswoman Returns to Washington Apr 19, 2007
Spokesman Chris Connelly says the 56-year-old Davis is tired but faring "pretty well." The Republican checked into a Richmond hospital in late January and underwent a medical procedure for what later was described as a ruptured ureter. Davis said early last month that she had suffered a recurrence of cancer and was starting chemotherapy. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Herbs - A definite cure for urinary infections Apr 12, 2007
A urinary system includes the urinary tract, bladder, kidneys, ureters and the urethra. If treated promptly, an infection usually remains till the bladder, if not; it can spread to the kidneys and cause life threatening effects. (The Money Times)
32 Things To Do With Beer Mar 23, 2007
"You can drink water or cranberry juice," explains Dr. Alexander, "but beer also works. It helps dilate the ureters [the tubes connecting the kidneys and bladder], which may help you pass a stone quicker and easier. Plus, the alcohol will take the edge off the pain." But don't drink beer if you're taking antibiotics or narcotic pain medications. You'll render the drugs useless and make yourself sick. (WTKR.com, VA)
New operating rooms at MWH could mean earlier start times, shorter waits for patients and families. Mar 22, 2007
There's also a replacement "cysto" room for surgeries involving the kidney, ureter and bladder. The expansion included a family waiting room to replace the two waiting rooms used before and additional pre-operative and post-operative space. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Rep. Davis in second battle against cancer Mar 7, 2007
The return of the cancer was discovered last month when Davis, 56, was undergoing surgery for a ruptured ureter. "This cancer is treatable, and I have just begun chemotherapy and I am very confident of a full recovery," Davis said in a statement. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Jo Ann Davis Has Breast Cancer Again Mar 7, 2007
In a statement, she says, "In October of 2005, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and with my faith and support from so many, I was able to overcome this disease. I underwent chemotherapy treatments as well as a mastectomy, and was able to effectively work and represent my constituents. While undergoing treatment for other medical procedures in February, it was discovered that I have a re-occurrence of cancer. This cancer is treatable, and I have just begun chemotherapy and I am very confident... (WTKR.com, VA)
Kidney stones diet tips Feb 7, 2007
Drinking plenty of water -- up to 2 or 3 quarts per day -- can help flush a kidney stone out of the ureter and into your bladder. Other than drinking plenty of fluids, though, your diet is likely to be more helpful in preventing future stones than in treating the ones that already exist. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Erectile Dysfunction Influenced By Race And Ethnicity Feb 3, 2007
According to a new study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, erectile dysfunction (ED) is highly prevalent across white, black and Hispanic populations in the United States. For the first time in an adequately-sized, nationally representative probability sample, the effect of health and lifestyle variables on the odds of having ED were determined in order to estimate prevalence by race and ethnicity. (Science Daily)
Organization Halts Clinical Trial For Potential Microbicide For Preventing HIV Infection Feb 3, 2007
Family Health International (FHI) announced that it has halted a Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate a potential microbicide being tested for HIV prevention in women in Nigeria. Simultaneously, CONRAD, a health research organization based in Arlington, Virginia, has announced it is halting its Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate at sites in Benin, India, South Africa, and Uganda. (Science Daily)
Cancer survivor: A Valentine's Day to forget Jan 12, 2007
Mine was the first reported case of rhabdo arising from the ureter, the tube connecting the kidney and bladder ... On May 3, 1996, I had my right kidney, ureter, and a portion of my bladder removed. (CNN)
Protein's Effects Essential For Kidney-to-bladder Urine Transfer Dec 27, 2006
"This condition, which is known as functional obstruction, impairs the ureter's ability to pump urine from the kidney to the bladder," says senior author Wojciech Swat, Ph ... The findings, published in the online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, are the first to identify a factor that guides the orientation of smooth muscle cells, which surround the ureter and provide the pumping action that brings urine from the kidney to the bladder ... With help from other... (Science Daily)
The Top 13 Medicine Stories of 2006 Dec 22, 2006
And technically, Atala has yet to create and implant an entire bladder; the ureters at the top and the sphincters at the base are still the originals. He is expanding clinical trials for the artificial bladder to include more populations who could benefit, such as bladder cancer patients. (Discover Magazine)
Whoa! Hugebladder stone removed Oct 25, 2006
Dehydration can often cause dissolved minerals in a persons urine to form masses inside their kidneys, ureters or bladder. Such stones causes abdominal pain by obstructing urine flow. (MSNBC -- Health)
Bread and Pasta Increase Italian Kidney Cancer Risk Oct 21, 2006
Chronic conditions, which may have caused individuals to make long-term diet modifications, were excluded as were cancers of the renal pelvis and ureter. The risk of renal cell carcinoma was adjusted for period of interview, years of education, family history of kidney cancer in first-degree relatives, tobacco smoking, alcohol drinking, body mass index, and total energy intake. (MedPage Today)
George says he's feeling healthy as he leaves for Rome Oct 14, 2006
His bladder, prostate, some lymph nodes and a portion of his right ureter were removed during the surgery. "I feel good," George told reporters Friday outside his home just before leaving for the airport. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Use Of Antibiotic To Treat Infectious Eye Disease Trachoma May Increase Risk For Reinfection Sep 29, 2006
Use of the antibiotic azithromycin to treat trachoma in Vietnam resulted in an increase in the risk of re-infections, according to a study in the September 27 issue of JAMA.. In 1995, the World Health Organization (WHO) first published data on global blindness and reported that 15 percent of cases were due to trachoma (a contagious bacterial eye disease in which scar tissue forms inside the eyelid and causes infection), making it the second major cause of blindness after cataract. (Science Daily)
medical examinerThe pitfalls of soy and more.Sydney Spiesel Sep 11, 2006
The problem prevents the muscular wall of the bladder from acting as a one-way valve when the ureters (tubes) carry urine from the kidneys into the bladder. If the valve malfunctions, then infected urine can get into the kidney, potentially leading to kidney damage, loss of kidney function, and chronic high blood pressure. (Slate)
The Straight Dope® Sep 1, 2006
The ureters, the tubes that feed from each kidney to the bladder, don't have valves to prevent reverse flow. If your bladder gets too full, the fluid can back up into the kidneys, leading to potentially serious medical issues. (City Pages)
Chicago's Cardinal George released from hospital Aug 16, 2006
George's personal physician and fellow priest, Dr. Myles Sheehan, reiterated what he said days after doctors removed George's bladder, prostate, some lymph nodes and a section of his right ureter on July 27: That there is no sign of any cancer in the cardinal. He is a cancer survivor,'' Sheehan said. (Pontiac Daily Leader)
Water Helps Prevent, Pass Kidney Stones Aug 11, 2006
Kidney stones are mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and eventually pass through the ureter to the bladder. Doctors look for blood in the urine, and X-rays and a CT scan are used to confirm the diagnosis. (WRAL.com, NC)
Chicago Cardinal Back in Intensive Care Aug 7, 2006
He underwent surgery on July 27 to remove his cancerous bladder, prostate, some lymph nodes and a section of his right ureter, officials said. Doctors have said they succeeded in removing all the cancer and George will not require radiation or chemotherapy. (Washington Post)
Cardinal prescribed rest after a good night Aug 2, 2006
George was diagnosed with bladder and ureter cancer last month and underwent radical surgery last week to remove his bladder, prostate and part of his right ureter, but is not expected to undergo radiation treatments or chemotherapy. . (Chicago Sun-Times)
Tests show Cardinal George's cancer successfully removed Aug 1, 2006
Surgeons also took out a section of his ureter, which links the bladder to the kidney ... The cardinal underwent a five-hour operation last Thursday to remove his cancerous bladder, prostate, some lymph nodes and a section of his ureter ... Further tests confirmed there were cancerous cells in George's bladder and right ureter, which was found to be partially blocked after a CAT scan, said Sheehan, prompting doctors and George to opt for what Sheehan has called the "aggressive" treatment of... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chicago cardinal`s cancer did not spread Aug 1, 2006
Doctors said a tumor was within the tissues of the right ureter, which was partially removed along with his bladder, prostate gland and lymph nodes in an extensive five-hour operation on Thursday. Sheehan said the 69-year-old cardinal was out of bed walking and would be hospitalized at least a week. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Doctors: No spread of cardinal's cancer Aug 1, 2006
According to the pathology report released Monday, the invasive tumor was near the spot where the right ureter feeds into the bladder. The ureters are the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder ... Cancer was also found in the cardinal's prostate, which was removed along with his bladder and lower ureters in an operation called a radical cystectomy. (Chicago Tribune)
Cardinal begins recovery from surgeries: 'Vital signs are stable' Jul 31, 2006
The cardinal was in "stable" condition and "continues to do well'' at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, according to a statement from the archdiocese. George, 69, had five hours of surgery Thursday to remove his cancerous bladder, as well as his prostate gland, part of his right ureter and several lymph nodes. He had a second, emergency surgery early Friday to stop internal bleeding that resulted from the initial surgery. The cardinal developed a fever after the second procedure. As... (Chicago Sun-Times)
Cardinal George recovers from surgeries Jul 31, 2006
The cardinal, who has cancer, had surgery Thursday to remove his bladder, his prostate gland, part of his right ureter and several lymph nodes, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. He had a second surgery early Friday to stop internal bleeding from the initial surgery. (Washington Times)
Cardinal George Is Doing Well In Recovery Jul 30, 2006
George had entered the hospital Wednesday after tests indicated what doctors described as high-grade carcinoma in his ureter and bladder ... A biopsy performed July 14 discovered cancer cells and a partially blocked ureter. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Cardinal George has another surgery Jul 29, 2006
The operation removed his bladder, prostate gland, part of his right ureter and several lymph nodes. "The need to bring someone back to the operating room is small but it happens, said Dr. Gary Steinberg, director of urologic oncology at the University of Chicago Hospitals. Its not a walk in the park. Theres a 20 to 30 percent chance of overall complications after a radical cystectomy, according to Steinberg. He said the next 48 hours are crucial. If he remains stable and blood count is... (Chicago Sun-Times)
Cardinal 'doing great' after second surgery Jul 29, 2006
After finding cancerous cells in George's bladder and ureter, the tube that links the bladder to the kidney, doctors removed the bladder, about a sixth of the ureter, his prostate and some lymph nodes. "We have to wait on the pathology to be sure. That will tell us what the extent of the tumor is throughout the entire urinary tract that we removed and whether or not there is just superficial disease as we had known about before or whether there may be more invasive disease," said Dr. Robert... (ABC7Chicago.com)
Doctors say cardinal comes through cancer surgery `very well' Jul 28, 2006
After finding cancerous cells in George's bladder and right ureter, the tube that links the bladder to the kidney, doctors removed the bladder, about a sixth of the ureter, his prostate and some lymph nodes. George and his doctors opted for the "aggressive" treatment of removing the bladder and other organs because of the additional discovery of cancerous cells in the ureter, which was found to be partially blocked after a CAT scan, Sheehan said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
George's surgery is called a success Jul 28, 2006
On Thursday the future of George's ministry hung in the balance as doctors successfully removed his cancerous bladder but disclosed that the cancer also was found in one of his ureters, the tubes that connect the bladder to the kidneys. It will take one week for pathology tests on the removed bladder and other organs to assess how much George's cancer has spread--a crucial gauge of the threat posed by his disease. (FOX59, IN)
Researchers Develop Novel Mouse Model To Witness Immune System Attack On Chlamydia Jul 26, 2006
An infection anywhere from the kidneys to the ureters to the bladder to the urethra qualifies as a urinary tract. . (Science Daily)
Scientists 'bioprinting' new organs Jul 21, 2006
Implanting would mostly be a matter of suturing the printed tubes the main artery, vein and ureter for the exiting urine to the body's own, just as organs from donors are stitched into place. Heart fix. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
More of this story Jun 18, 2006
Though doctors were aware that Rebecca was born with a "duplex kidney" a congenital defect where the left kidney was divided in two it was not until she got sick a week after birth that they learned there was reflux in the ureters, or tubes, draining the kidney. Reflux is where urine travels back into the kidney through the ureters instead of draining into the bladder. (The Enterprise, MA)
Conjoined Twins to be Separated by Surgical Team at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Jun 14, 2006
During the second phase, the chests, intestines, vaginas, ureters, pelvises and body walls all will be reconstructed. . (Primezone Releases)
Researchers make progress with use of robotic telesurgery May 13, 2006
In the past three years, he has performed almost 50 operations using a robotic surgery system to repair blockages between the kidney and the ureter, or to remove the prostate. "Lap instruments are very current, but sometimes they're not very ergonomic. They don't allow you to make the complex, difficult maneuvers that you can make with just your hands," he said. (Stripe -- Walter Reed Army Medical Center)
Aspartame safe for consumption, food regulator concludes May 7, 2006
Some of the rats fed aspartame and found to have cancer in the kidneys, bladder and ureter were not relevant to the study as this was linked to a "rat-specific" disease. Once the statistical analysis was adjusted the EFSA panel found the study did not prove that aspartame was carcinogenic. (FoodNavigator.com)
MRI accurate and safe for diagnosing ureteral reflux May 1, 2006
MR cystography provides excellent anatomic detail of the urinary system and is a potential screening examination for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), according to a new study by researchers from Changi General Hospital in Singapore and the University of California, San Francisco. In a healthy person, urine is excreted by the kidney and flows down the ureter into the bladder ... For both conventional and MR cystography, contrast material is put into the bladder using a small tube and the ureters are... (EurekAlert!)
MDCT shows potential for detecting bladder cancer without surgery or contrast May 1, 2006
"Urologists often ask for MDCT to evaluate the ureters and kidneys for further disease. In doing so, we found that we saw most of the bladder cancers identified by cystoscopy on our MDCT, so we wondered if MDCT could be used to investigate the bladder on its own. Based on our study, it looks like this is a possibility," said Jonathan Willatt, MD, lead author of the study ... "The problem with contrast material is that once it has passed from the ureters to the bladder it tends to opacify... (EurekAlert!)
Shock stones, risk diabetes Apr 12, 2006
5 cm in size or stones in the ureter less than 1. 5 cm in size. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Diabetes From Kidney Stone Blaster? Apr 11, 2006
A small scope is passed through urethra and bladder into the ureter, which is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. Lasers in the scope can break up the stone, and a tiny basket-like attachment pulls out the stone or its fragments. (CBS News)
Shock Wave Therapy For Kidney Stones Linked To Increased Risk Of Diabetes, Hypertension Apr 11, 2006
"We're assuming doing nothing is not the right thing to do for patients. You have to look at it in terms of treatment alternatives -- percutaneous stone removal [removing a kidney stone through a small incision in the patient's back using an instrument called a nephroscope] or ureteroscopy [snaring a stone with a small instrument passed into the ureter through the bladder and then breaking up the stone with ultrasound or laser energy] -- each of which has its own set of risks.". The Mayo Clinic... (Science Daily)
Attorneys decry loss of work with tort reform Apr 5, 2006
She ultimately underwent four procedures, including surgery to repair a damaged ureter. As a result of the operations, Gomez has extensive scar tissue that she said makes intercourse extremely painful. (Las Vegas Sun)
An organ-implant first Apr 4, 2006
Applying the technique to other bladder diseases, such as cancer, could be more difficult, requiring doctors to get the blood supply, ureters and urethra, and nerve-signaling into an entirely new organ, Chung said. "We're not quite there yet. It's going to require a lot more investigation in animal studies.". (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Soldier gives Marine a kidney Jan 7, 2006
Pehrson had to go back into surgery to repair a leak in his new kidney's ureter tube. But both came out with a clean bill of health and are now recovering at the Pehrson's spacious country home in Buhl, where the soldier and the Marine debate about who got stabbed with more needles during the ordeal. (USA Today -- Health)
