February 22, 2016 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Men's Health Prostate Cancer
Don’t be intimidated by the long Latin word. A diverticulum is an outpouching in the bladder, when an abnormal sac or pouch forms at a weak point in the bladder wall. It can be congenital, as in present at birth, or it can develop later in life. Normally, the bladder is relaxed when it is either […]
December 15, 2015 | Bladder Men's Health Prostate Cancer
When caught early and treated, patients with prostate cancer have a high chance of being cancer-free after surgery. This will depend on the grade and extent of the cancer, as well as the patient’s other medical problems. While prostate cancer is considered a slow-growing cancer, it is still important to follow-up, and have proper screening […]
December 8, 2015 | Men's Health Vasectomy
If you’re suffering from a urologic issue that may affect your body’s production of sperm, sperm banking can be done to preserve or freeze sperm that may later be used if you are planning to have a child in the future. This is referred to as cryopreservation. Fairfax Cryo Bank in Austin, TX provides this […]
November 10, 2015 | Enlarged Prostate Men's Health Prostate Cancer
Dr. Koushik Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute team are experts on the prostate. One of the more common questions we’re asked is what happens after a prostate biopsy. See also: Prostate Cancer – Stages, Risks, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention A prostate biopsy is usually performed when there is a high suspicion of prostate cancer […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
October 24, 2014 | Men's Health Women's Health
If you’ve noticed something unusual with your body and chosen to see a urologist, or been referred to an Austin urologist by another doctor, you may not know what to expect or what a urologist actually treats. A urologist is a specialist who deals with problems of the urinary system which includes the kidneys, ureters, […]
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