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Study confirms UroShield™ device extremely effective as a bacteriostatic agent

UroShield™ is a breakthrough disposable ultrasound device developed to prevent catheter blockages and biofilm formation, resulting in a reduction in Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) and therefore reducing the need for antibiotics, improving patient outcomes and lowering healthcare costs.

Rodger wireless bedwetting alarm system NOW available to rent or buy

The Rodger wireless bedwetting alarm has 8 different alarm tones and a volume control. It’s available with a vibrating pad for children that are deep sleepers. We offer the alarm system to...

Prostate Cancer UK warns of over 8,600 ‘missing men’ as referrals drop by 52,000

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to around 52,000 (28%) fewer urgent prostate cancer referrals in England alone, according to statistics shared by Prostate Cancer UK. It’s estimated that more than 8,600 fewer men started treatment for...

Bladder Scanners from Win Health Medical

Our bladder scanners deliver innovation and quality with tangible benefits to clinicians and patients and unprecedented value to the NHS.

Advanced renal tumours

Case 1 A 67-year-old gentleman underwent a CT scan after presenting with visible haematuria and weight loss. His comorbidities include hypertension, type II diabetes mellitis and hypercholesterolaemia. He is a smoker. Figure 1. Figure 2. What do Figures 1 and...

Metabolic screening and stone-prevention in urolithiasis patients

The incidence and prevalence of kidney stones is increasing [1,2]. Significant recurrence rates are noted with 14% of patients experiencing a further episode at one year, 35% at five years, and 52% at 10 years [3]. Over 10% of stone...

Orchid: fighting male cancer for over 25 years

Orchid was established in 1996 by a young testicular cancer patient, Colin Osborne MBE, and the oncologist who saved his life, Professor Tim Oliver MD, FRCP. The charity exists to save men’s lives from testicular, penile, and prostate cancers and...

Urology Podcasts and NotebookLM

Podcasts, downloadable or streamable digital audio / video shows, have surged in popularity over the last five years due to the ubiquity of smartphones, high-speed mobile networks, and accessible content creation technology. They offer on-the-go access to expert discussions, clinical...

Upper tract abnormalities

Case 1 Figure 1. A 26-year-old female presents to A&E with loin pain. What do the CT images in Figures 1 (left, centre and right) show? What is the prevalence of the congenital anomaly in the general population, and is...

Francisco Díaz (1527-1590), forefather of urology

In this series of articles I am going to show you some of the exhibits contained in the Museum of Urology, hosted on the BAUS website (www.baus.org.uk). We often talk about urology being the oldest surgical specialty and discuss the...

Retroperitoneal sepsis

Case 1 An 80-year-old woman presented with history of recurrent and recent cystitis, low grade pyrexia, abdominal and back pain, and pain on movement of the left hip which was observed to be flexed and externally rotated. What is the...

Benign upper tract abnormalities

Case 1 A 28-year-old lady has been referred to your clinic with right loin pain. She has no significant past medical history but mentions that she and her partner have been trying to get pregnant. She has an US renal...