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Study uncovers new cells in the urethra which may detect hazardous substances

A recent study conducted by a group of German scientists revealed the presence of a previously unknown cell in the urethra of mice. These chemosensory cholinergic brush cells are in close contact to sensory neurons that express ...

Medical research created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sexually transmitted HIV: Key mechanisms elucidated in men

Having suggested in 2011 that the urethra is a novel entry site for HIV, a team from the Institut Cochin (CNRS/Inserm/Université Paris Descartes, with the support of Anrs), has now confirmed this hypothesis and identified ...

HIV & AIDS created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Mouse mutant opens new path for birth defect research

(Medical Xpress)—According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 3 of every 100 babies in the U.S. are born with a birth defect. Among boys, one of the most common defects is the displacement of the ...

Medical research created Jan 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Higher risk of urinary tract infections for uncircumcised boys

Uncircumcised boys are at higher risk of urinary tract infection, regardless of whether the urethra is visible, found a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

A study confirms the correlation between premature alopecia and prostate conditions

Spanish scientists have confirmed that there is a clear relationship between androgenetic alopecia (common premature baldness) and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a benign enlargement of the prostate that appears in aging ...

Cancer created Mar 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Surgeons examine hypospadias repair efficacy for patients with differing anatomies

A pediatric urologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center who pioneered a surgical technique for repairing a common birth defect in boys reports the procedure is singularly effective in correcting the problem with few complications.

Other created Jun 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0