Tiny algae-based robots guided by magnets could improve bladder cancer treatment by boosting delivery of chemotherapy drugs ...

The epithelial cells that line mucosal surfaces form a barrier between the internal and external environments with a continuous layer of tightly linked cells. The harsh conditions at the ...

Background: The use of gastrointestinal segments as donor tissue for cystoplasty is associated with a range of complications, including metabolic disturbances, urolithiasis, increased mucus production ...

MRI offers unparalleled spatial and contrast resolution over computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound (US), making it a non-invasive, effective modality for localising and assessing bladder ...

Can growing blood vessels within a lab-engineered graft improve bladder reconstruction for children? For more than two ...

Bladder pressure is usually a sign that a person needs to urinate. But, it can also indicate an underlying health condition, such as interstitial cystitis. People often refer to interstitial cystitis ...

Bladder wall thickening can result from urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), benign or cancerous tumors, or chronic inflammation. It happens when the bladder works harder ...

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue resembling the uterus lining grows outside of the uterus. With bladder endometriosis, this tissue grows inside or on the surface of the bladder. Bladder ...

Researchers developed algae-based microbots to deliver chemotherapy in bladder cancer models. The approach increased drug ...

The bladder is easy to overlook – until it starts causing trouble. This small, balloon-like organ in the lower urinary tract quietly stores and releases urine, helping the body eliminate waste and ...

Smoking raises bladder cancer risk about threefold because cigarette chemicals stay in your bladder until you urinate. Secondhand smoke, traditional cigarettes, and electronic cigarettes can also ...