Bladder cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder. Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the ...

Bladder cancer can be curable, and the likelihood of cure is higher if it is diagnosed at an early stage. Without treatment, bladder cancer does not go away on its own, and treatment is associated ...

Evidence does not show a link between hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, and blood in the urine (hematuria). Experiencing blood in your urine may result from issues with your bladder, kidneys ...

Alcohol urine tests can detect alcohol or alcohol byproducts in your urine for 12 to 24 hours or more (up to 72 hours) with heavier alcohol use. Various factors contribute to the test results, such as ...

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Interstitial cystitis (IC) and overactive bladder (OAB) are two distinct but related conditions that affect the bladder and can significantly affect quality of life. IC is also referred to as ...

If bacteria enter your urethra and your immune system does not fight them off, they may spread to your bladder and kidneys, resulting in a UTI. According to older research cited in a 2015 review ...

PITTSBURGH — In hospital rooms across the world, fluorescent lights hum overhead as patients lie in their beds, many at risk for potentially fatal blood clots. But what if those same lights could be ...

Summary: Exposure to long-wavelength red light significantly reduced blood clot formation in both mice and human studies. Red light was associated with lower inflammation, reduced immune system ...

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