Men’s Health

Focus on Men’s Health in November

November 6, 2015   |   Men's Health  

November is a great month to focus on men’s health, with plenty of events going on to raise money and awareness for male-focused causes. One of the most important things you can do during November to promote men’s health is get a prostate cancer screening if you’re due for one. If your not, or if […]

Robotic Prostate Surgery and Robotic Prostatectomy

November 3, 2015   |   Men's Health  Prostate Cancer  

Prostate cancer is a scary diagnosis for any family, but it’s important to remember that prostate cancer, if detected early, can be effectively treated and even cured. The AUA (American Urological Association) recommends that men between the ages of 55-75 be screened on a yearly basis with a PSA blood test and rectal prostate exam. […]

Can stress cause kidney stones?

October 28, 2015   |   Kidney Stones  Men's Health  Women's Health  

  Kidney stones are a major pain in the abdomen. At Austin Urology Institute, Dr. Koushik Shaw and his team frequently see patients who are sidelined by a burr in their urinary tract, wondering how it got there and how to make it go away. Patients often ask if kidney stones are caused by stress […]

Dr. Shaw on Dudley & Bob, June 1

July 17, 2015   |   Men's Health  

Dr. Shaw made one of his regular visits to patients Dale Dudley and Bob Fonseca during the Dudley & Bob show on KLBJ-FM. Dr. Shaw and the guys discussed a variety of urologic topics, including kidney transplant, hysterectomy and numb penises. You can listen to the entire segment below! You don’t have to rely on the […]

What You Need to Know About Your Prostate

June 11, 2015   |   Men's Health  Prostate Cancer  

You are going to put your finger where? As a male you are getting older and the inevitable happens, you wind up at your doctors office with your pants down, asked to turn over and the doctor explains where his finger is going. You take a deep breath and let it happen, it is for […]

Protect Yourself with Health Screenings

September 11, 2014   |   Men's Health  

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is doing a wonderful job of raising awareness about the need for regular prostate cancer screenings, but it’s important to maintain year-round vigilance for all of the different health risks posed by age. This chart provides a holistic look at all of the things men need to look out for at […]

Why is my urine the color of Fanta?

June 16, 2014   |   Men's Health  Women's Health  

  We have all been there. You stand up and look right before you flush and you ask yourself, is that normal? Before you diagnose yourself, here are some of the most common colors of urine that stir questions. Urine that is orange may be discolored due to the foods you are eating or certain […]

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