Author: Dr. Thomas R. Blake, MD

When Are Medications Preferred Over Surgery in Urology?

Urology, as a specialized field of medicine, frequently confronts clinicians with choices between surgical intervention and medication-based management. The decision isn’t always straightforward; it hinges…
How Long Does It Take for Urological Medications to Work?

Urological health is often a sensitive topic, yet affects a significant portion of the population. Many individuals experience conditions ranging from frequent urinary tract infections…
Common Side Effects of Urinary Tract Medications

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, affecting millions of people each year, particularly women. When faced with symptoms like burning sensations during urination, frequent…
Oral vs Topical Medications in Urological Therapy

Urological conditions encompass a wide spectrum of ailments affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. Effective management requires a diverse toolkit of therapies, and…
How Do Urology Medications Work in the Body?

Urology, as a branch of medicine, focuses on the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. This encompasses a vast range of conditions – from common…
Overview of Medication-Based Treatments for Urinary Tract Conditions

Urinary tract conditions are incredibly common, impacting millions worldwide with varying degrees of discomfort and disruption to daily life. From the frequent urge to go,…
What Is the Role of Uroflowmetry in Mobile Clinics?

Uroflowmetry is a relatively simple yet incredibly valuable diagnostic tool used in urology to assess urinary function. It measures the rate and volume of urine…
How to Advocate for Flowmetry Inclusion in Basic Health Exams?

Flowmetry, encompassing techniques like spirometry and pulse oximetry, offers invaluable insights into respiratory and cardiovascular function – often before symptoms even manifest. Currently, these assessments…
Can Wearable Flow Sensors Improve Clinical Accuracy?

The pursuit of accurate physiological monitoring is a cornerstone of modern healthcare. Traditional methods often rely on intermittent assessments within clinical settings – snapshots of…
What Are the Military Applications of Field Flowmetry?

Field Flowmetry (FFM), often overshadowed by more conventional analytical techniques, is a powerful separation science with increasingly significant applications beyond traditional chemical analysis. At its…