Urology | MD.Saúde

November 19, 2023

Is Cranberry Juice (or pills) Good for Urinary Tract Infections?

Article summary: TL; DR What is Cranberry? Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most common health problems, affecting millions worldwide yearly. Although UTIs are treatable with antibiotics, the excessive use of these drugs can lead to the development of bacterial resistance, which has become a growing concern in the health field. Consequently, finding viable alternatives to prevent these infections

November 12, 2023

Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection With Antibiotics

Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) With Antibiotics

Pedro Pinheiro, MD

Summary of the Article: TL;DR What is a urinary tract infection? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is the name given to an infection of any urinary tract structure, including the urethra, bladder, ureters, or kidneys. In over 95% of patients, the infection is bacterial in origin, with the Escherichia coli bacterium responsible for more than 80% of these cases. No

April 30, 2023

Circumcision: Risks, Benefits and Postoperative Care

Pedro Pinheiro, MD

What is circumcision? Circumcision is a surgical procedure performed on children and adults that involves the removal of the foreskin, the skin covering the glans (head of the penis). Historically performed for religious reasons, circumcision has become increasingly common for reasons of hygiene and because it is a procedure that reduces the incidence of urological diseases. In this article, we

April 27, 2023

Pictures: Syphilis – All stages [Warning: Strong Images]

Pedro Pinheiro, MD

Images of syphilis manifestations: early (chancre) and late (skin lesions, ulcerations, gummas, and deformities).

April 9, 2023

Male Yeast Infection: Symptoms, Pictures & Treatment

Pedro Pinheiro, MD

Candida balanoposthitis is a type of male candidiasis affecting the genital area. Symptoms include itching, redness and swelling of the penis, as well as white discharge.