Urinary system tumors are a group of tumors that occur in the kidney, ureter, bladder and urethra, of which bladder cancer is the most common, followed by ...

Scientists report significant progress in cultivating nephron progenitor cells (NPCs), the cells destined to form the kidney's filtration system, the nephrons. NPCs hold immense promise for ...

Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously called acute renal failure, is when the kidneys are suddenly unable to filter waste products from the blood. This condition can develop slowly or quickly, and ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

Urinary retention is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to significant ...

More than 370,000 insured patients in the United States underwent surgery for ureteral and kidney stones in 2019, highlighting the importance of the 2026 AUA guideline.

The genitourinary tract includes the urinary and genital organs. Various conditions, such as urinary tract infections and kidney problems, may affect the genitourinary tract. The genitourinary tract ...

Marcus Edsall-Parr, a teenage kidney patient in Michigan, has been getting dialysis treatments for years. Alyssa Schukar for The New York Times The sickest patients are supposed to get priority for ...