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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Alittle-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for its role in foreshadowing neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. The disorder, known as REM sleep behaviour disorder, or RBD in the…
The hormone has been peddled as a way to pump up everything from strength and energy to longevity. But just how much of a difference does it really make? We all know testosterone levels dip as you age, but should guys over 40 be thinking about topping up their T? For a long time, we…
Renal Fusion (Horseshoe Kidney) Most people are born with two kidneys, which are located in the back of the abdominal cavity on either side of the body covered by the ribs. But factors can occasionally interfere with the development of the kidneys as is the case for people with renal fusion abnormalities. The following information…
Normal and Abnormal Sexual Differentiation The words, “It’s a boy” and “It’s a girl” can be heard every hour of every day all around the world. But how distressing it must be when the birth attendants are unable to make such a clear pronouncement? Ambiguous genitalia occurs in about one in every 2,000 births, is…
Hydroceles and inguinal (groin) hernias can create problems in males. But do they cause pain and dysfunction? When and how should they be treated? The following information should help you talk to a urologist about these two conditions. What causes hernias and hydroceles? Testicles develop near kidneys in the abdomen and descend from that location…
There are many reasons why a person can have blood in their urine. This condition, known as hematuria, can be an indication of a serious problem or conversely, have no negative connotation. What should you do if you find out that there’s blood in your urine? Read the following to learn more. What is hematuria?…
The ureter is a thick-walled tube that transfers urine from the kidney to the bladder. It is approximately 10 inches long, with the upper half located in the abdomen and the lower half in the pelvic region. But what happens when the ureter becomes blocked? The information below should help you recognize this problem before…