Medical mistrust can make African Americans to regret their choice of treatment for prostate cancer

Medical mistrust is one reason why African American patients are more likely to have regrets about their choice of treatment for prostate cancer. Medical mistrust can make African Americans to regret their choice of treatment for prostate cancer

Implantable smart wrap may help people who have under-active bladders

An implantable smart wrap that fits safely and securely around the bladder may one day help people who have under-active bladders, a condition that hinders patients from urinating regularly and comfortably, according to an international team of researchers. Implantable smart wrap may help people who have under-active bladders

Fewer older adults may be experiencing restricting symptoms at the end of life

A new analysis published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that fewer older adults may be experiencing certain symptoms that can restrict their activity at the end of life. Fewer older adults may be experiencing restricting symptoms at the end of life

Study shows active surveillance to be safe for African American men with low-risk prostate cancer

Previous studies have shown that African American men are 2.4 times as likely to die from prostate cancer compared to non-Hispanic white men. Study shows active surveillance to be safe for African American men with low-risk prostate cancer

Sphincter injuries associated with higher risk of future fecal incontinence

The risk of subsequent fecal incontinence and intestinal gas leakage is significantly higher among women who, during childbirth, have suffered a sphincter injury and consequent damage to the anal sphincter muscle, was shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg. Sphincter injuries associated with higher risk of future fecal incontinence