Kidneys are main organs of plumbing system (urinary system). They remove all waste substances and extra water in the form of urine. This is done by filtering the blood. There are …
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There has been a wide coverage of prostate cancer in the last few weeks in print media. Prostate cancer (PCa) is slightly unusual in the sense that it has a …
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Majority (more than 95%) of testicular cancers arise from germ cells which are precursors of sperm. They are called as germ cell tumours (GCTs). Germ cells line the tiny tubes …
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The male reproductive system consists of 2 testicles (in the scrotum), penis, prostate gland, seminal vesicles and a tube to transport sperm – vas. The prostate is a walnut sized gland situated below the bladder (Figure …
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What are the testis and scrotum? The testes or male gonads are important parts of male reproductive system. They are paired oval organs located between upper thighs suspended by the spermatic cord in a skin pouch called scrotum. …
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A catheter is flexible or semiflexible or rigid tube that is passed through a narrow passage so that fluids may be introduced or removed. A catheter that is left in the urinary bladder to drain the …
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We know the close association between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. Many people don’t realize that it also causes other cancers. The toxic chemicals in the smoke not only affect …
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The testes are important parts of male reproductive system. They are two oval organs located between upper thighs in a skin pouch called scrotum. In the unborn child the testes …
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What is PREMATURE EJACULATION (PE) Premature ejaculation is a form of male sexual problem and in simple terms ‘expelling sperm too quickly’. It is a common sexual disorder in men younger than 40 years. American Urological …
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Information on kidney cancer treatment Kidney cancer in the last decade has seen an increase in detection through the finding of small renal masses (SRMs) or tumours with an average increase of 2% to 3% per …
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