
Author: Dr. Thomas R. Blake, MD
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Is Uroflowmetry Useful in Monitoring Gender-Affirming Surgery Outcomes?
Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) represents a pivotal step in many transgender individuals’ journeys, allowing for physical alignment with their gender identity. These surgeries are complex procedures…
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Can Patients With Autism Spectrum Undergo Flowmetry Comfortably?
Flowmetry, encompassing techniques like echocardiography and blood flow measurements, is an increasingly vital diagnostic tool in modern medicine. It allows clinicians to assess cardiovascular function…
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What to Know About Using Uroflowmetry in Non-Verbal Patients?
Uroflowmetry is a commonly used diagnostic tool in urology for evaluating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). It measures the rate of urine flow during voiding,…
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Can Uroflowmetry Be Done With Assistive Devices?
Uroflowmetry is a commonly used diagnostic test in urology, designed to evaluate urinary flow rates and identify potential issues with lower urinary tract function. It’s…
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Are Flow Curve Irregularities Ever Considered Normal?
Flow curves, fundamental tools in rheology – the study of deformation and flow of matter – visually represent the relationship between shear stress and shear…
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What Is the Role of Uroflowmetry in Diagnosing Urge Incontinence?
Urge incontinence, often described as a sudden, compelling urge to urinate that’s difficult to control, impacts millions worldwide. It’s more than just an inconvenience; it…
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Can Flowmetry Be Affected by Test Environment?
Flowmetry, at its core, is the measurement of fluid (liquids, gases, and slurries) flow rate. It’s an indispensable tool across numerous industries – from chemical…
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What Is the Flow Rate Threshold for Intervention?
The concept of “flow rate threshold for intervention” is central to many fields dealing with fluid dynamics, particularly in healthcare settings relating to intravenous (IV)…
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How to Store and Export Flow Data for Specialist Review
Flow cytometry data is rapidly becoming ubiquitous in biological research, offering powerful insights into cellular characteristics and function. However, generating the data is only half…
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Can You Perform Flowmetry With a Suprapubic Catheter?
Uroflowmetry is a common diagnostic test used to evaluate urinary function, specifically measuring the rate and pattern of urine flow during voluntary urination. It’s often…