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Circumcision
Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the prepuce, or foreskin, that covers the glans of the penis. Over the past ...
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Radical orchidectomy is not only a diagnostic procedure but a therapeutic one in patients with suspected testicular mali ...
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Enuresis
Enuresis is a common childhood disorder seen in outpatient settings. Enuresis can be promptly treated if cases are ident ...
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Vesicovaginal Fistula
Vesicovaginal fistula is an anomalous communication between the bladder and vagina, resulting in continuous urine leakag ...
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Varicocele
A varicocele is abnormal dilation and enlargement of the scrotal venous pampiniform plexus which drains blood from each ...
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5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
The 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) are a class of medication used in the management and trea ...
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| 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors | The 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) are a class of medication used in the management and treatment of benign prostatic hype ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Androgen Replacement | Testosterone is FDA-approved as replacement therapy in men who have low testosterone levels and those with symptoms of hypogonadism. It is essential t ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Bacterial Acute Prostatitis | Bacterial prostatitis (BP) is an infection of the prostate gland occurring in a bimodal distribution in younger and older men. It can be acute (ABP) o ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans | Balanitis xerotica obliterans, also known as lichen sclerosus, are white inflammatory patches that can affect both males and females. In males, the af ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Blunt Force Trauma | Trauma is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients under 35-years of age and the sixth leading cause of death worldwide. The majority ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Cervical Polyps | Cervical polyps are abnormal growths that appear in the cervix. Although cervical polyps are commonly benign, malignant polyps can be seen in 0.2 to 1 ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 1 | Activity Info |
| Circumcision | Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the prepuce, or foreskin, that covers the glans of the penis. Over the past decades, cultural changes and ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Cryptorchidism | Cryptorchidism is the absence of at least one testicle from the scrotum. It is the most common birth defect involving the male genitalia. About 3% of ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Difficult Foley Catheterization | Urinary catheterization is a common clinical intervention to ensure adequate urinary drainage when patients cannot void effectively. When a urinary ca ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Enuresis | Enuresis is a common childhood disorder seen in outpatient settings. Enuresis can be promptly treated if cases are identified early. In this activity, ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Epispadias | Epispadias is a rare urogenital anomaly characterized by the failure of the urethral tube to tubularize on the dorsal aspect. Although commonly associ ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Erectile Dysfunction | Erectile dysfunction is a widespread condition in males over 40 years of age all over the world. It has a variety of causes and is often treatable. Le ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 16 | Activity Info |
| Granulosa Theca Cell Cancer | Granulosa cell tumors are rare ovarian neoplasms derived from the sex cords/ovarian mesenchyme with an indolent course and long natural history. Unlik ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Hydronephrosis And Hydroureter | Hydronephrosis and hydroureter result from obstruction of urine flow in the urinary system at the renal pelvis and ureter level, respectively. This is ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Hypospadias | Hypospadias is an anatomical congenital malformation of the male external genitalia. It is characterized by abnormal development of the urethral fold ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Hypospadias Urogenital Reconstruction | Hypospadias is one of the most common urogenital anomalies in newborn males. It is defined as the combination of the displacement of the urethral open ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Ileal Conduit | Urinary diversion involves the re-routing of urinary drainage to the outside of the body - either as a temporary or permanent solution. This activity ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Inverted Urothelial Papilloma | Inverted urothelial papilloma is a rare non-invasive endophytic urothelial tumor of the urinary bladder accounting for less than 1% of urothelial neop ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Kidney Transplantation | Kidney transplantation is performed to prolong and improve the lives of those with end-stage renal disease. Open and laparoscopic surgery are the two ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Kidney Trauma | Renal trauma can result in injury to the parenchyma or the renal vasculature which can cause bleeding or injury to the collecting system with possible ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Leuprolide | Leuprolide is a medication used in the management and treatment of prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, precocious puberty, and other sex ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Localized Prostate Cancer | The natural history of prostate cancer has been extensively studied in patients treated conservatively. Most localized prostate cancer represents an i ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Malakoplakia | Malakoplakia is a rare inflammatory condition that typically occurs in immunocompromised individuals and is thought to be secondary to a bactericidal ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Male Infertility | Infertility is usually defined as the inability of a couple to conceive even after one year of unprotected, frequent sexual intercourse. The male is s ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Male Urinary Retention | Urinary retention is the inability to void urine voluntarily. It is a common problem around the world and can occur acutely or chronically. Acute rete ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Mediastinal Seminoma | Mediastinal seminoma is a malignant germ cell tumor in the mediastinum. The tumor usually occurs in the anterior-superior mediastinum in males aged 20 ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Medication Dispensing Errors And Prevention | Close to 6,800 prescription medications and countless over-the-counter drugs are available in the United States. To further complicate a practitioner' ... Read the Article | 2 | 24 | Activity Info |
| Medullary Sponge Kidney | Medullary sponge kidney is a benign congenital abnormality that was first described in 1939. Anatomically it is characterized by cystic dilatation of ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Nephrolithiasis | Nephrolithiasis is the term employed for kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, and they are crystal concretions formed typically in the kidney. ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Opioid-induced Endocrinopathy | Hormone replacement therapy is a mainstay of treatment for those suffering from opioid-induced endocrinopathy (OIE), which can have a significant impa ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Orchiectomy | Radical orchidectomy is not only a diagnostic procedure but a therapeutic one in patients with suspected testicular malignancy. This procedure outline ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Paramyxovirus | The Paramyxoviridae is a family of single-stranded RNA viruses known to cause different types of infections in vertebrates. Examples of these infecti ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Paraphimosis | Paraphimosis is a common urologic emergency that occurs in uncircumcised males when the foreskin becomes trapped behind the corona of the glans penis. ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Pearly Penile Papule | Pearly penile papules, also known as papillomatosis corona penis, corona capillitii, hirsuties coronae glandis, papillae coronis glandis, and hirsutoi ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Pelvic Exenteration | Pelvic exenteration is performed as a palliative or curative option for patients with recurrent or locally invasive pelvic cancer. Pelvic exenteration ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Pelvic Organ Prolapse | Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a gynecological condition in which the pelvic organs herniate into the vagina due to ligament or muscular weakness. POP ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Penile Zipper and Ring Injuries | Ring and zipper injuries that cause damage to the penis are uncommon. However, when they do occur, affected individuals often try to manage the condit ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Perinephric Abscess | A perinephric abscess is usually a complication of urologic infection which results from fat necrosis. Before the era of antibiotics, perinephric absc ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Peyronie Disease | Peyronie disease (PD) is a non-malignant disorder causing curvature of the penis and painful erections. It is a disorder of wound healing of the tunic ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Phimosis | Phimosis is a term used to describe difficulty retracting the penile prepuce. There are both physiologic and pathologic forms of phimosis, which can c ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Postpartum Care Of The New Mother | The postpartum period begins soon after the delivery of the baby and usually lasts six to eight weeks and ends when the mother’s body has nearly retur ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Prostate Cancer | Worldwide, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy and the sixth leading cause of cancer death in men. In 2012, this amounted to 1,1 ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 14 | Activity Info |
| Prune Belly Syndrome | Prune belly syndrome is a rare congenitally acquired disorder primarily characterized by the clinical triad of deficient abdominal musculature, crypto ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Radionuclide Cystography | Abnormalities of the urinary collecting system and bladder are common, particularly in the pediatric population. Early diagnosis and treatment of comm ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections | Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common cause of morbidity, especially in young women. With appropriate care, they can be easily treate ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Sildenafil | Sildenafil is a medication used in the management and treatment of erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is in the phosphodiest ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Testicle Cancer | Testicular cancer is one of the most common malignancies in men aged 15 to 45 years. Etiology is multifactorial, comprising various genetic and enviro ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Testicular Teratoma | Testicular teratoma is a neoplasm derived from germ cells of the testicle. It can display diverse biological behavior with an aggressive nature at tim ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Ulcerative Colitis | Ulcerative colitis is an idiopathic inflammatory condition of the colon which results in diffuse friability and superficial erosions on the colonic wa ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 24 | Activity Info |
| Urethral Strictures | Urethral strictures cause obstructive urinary symptoms, which can be severe and affect the quality of life. They can be caused by many etiologies and ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Varicocele | A varicocele is abnormal dilation and enlargement of the scrotal venous pampiniform plexus which drains blood from each testicle. While usually painle ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Vesicoureteral Reflux | Retrograde urine flow from the bladder to the upper urinary tract is known as vesicoureteric reflux. This article illustrates the anatomy and pathophy ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Vesicovaginal Fistula | Vesicovaginal fistula is an anomalous communication between the bladder and vagina, resulting in continuous urine leakage through the vagina. This con ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |