Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections, and the
incidence in women is much higher than in men. The diagnosis of a UTI can be made based …

The influence of microorganisms growing as sessile communities in a large number of
human infections has been extensively studied and recognized for 30–40 years, therefore …

Abstract The Prostate Imaging–Reporting and Data System Version 2 (PI-RADS™ v2) is the
product of an international collaboration of the American College of Radiology (ACR) …

Context Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a common condition
that causes severe symptoms, bother, and quality-of-life impact in the 8.2% of men who are …

Objectives To improve awareness and recognition of chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) and
chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) among non‐specialists and …

The bladder is continuously protected by passive defences such as a mucus layer,
antimicrobial peptides and secretory immunoglobulins; however, these defences are …

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disorder affecting 50–80% of the aged
male population. Androgens and age have been traditionally considered the main …

Acute bacterial prostatitis is an acute infection of the prostate gland that causes pelvic pain
and urinary tract symptoms, such as dysuria, urinary frequency, and urinary retention, and …

Definitive diagnosis and selection of effective treatment for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic
pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) are frustrations encountered frequently by urology care providers …

Purpose: Current therapies for male lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to prostate
enlargement prevent hormonal effects on prostate growth and inhibit smooth muscle …