
Author: Dr. Thomas R. Blake, MD
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How to Correct for Inadequate Voided Volume in Flowmetry
Uroflowmetry is a valuable diagnostic tool in urology, providing objective data about lower urinary tract function. It measures the rate of urine flow during voiding,…
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What Happens if the Curve Is Incomplete or Cut Off?
In many areas of life – from charting financial markets to tracking project progress – we rely on curves to visually represent data trends over…
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Can You Use Uroflowmetry in Spinal Cord Injury Patients?
Introduction Bladder dysfunction is remarkably common following spinal cord injury (SCI), significantly impacting quality of life. This stems from the disruption of neurological pathways controlling…
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What Is a Staccato Curve and What Does It Indicate?
The world of physiological monitoring often reveals subtle yet powerful indicators of our internal state. Beyond heart rate variability and respiratory patterns lies a less…
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Can Uroflowmetry Reflect Pain-Associated Voiding Dysfunction?
Voiding dysfunction encompasses a broad spectrum of urinary symptoms arising from problems with bladder storage or emptying. These issues significantly impact quality of life, leading…
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What to Know About Plateau-Type Curves in Men vs Women
Understanding Sexual Response Curves: A Shared Human Experience Human sexual response isn’t simply an ‘on-off’ switch; it’s a complex physiological and psychological process unfolding over…
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Why Your Flow Might Drop Suddenly During the Test
Flow state – that coveted feeling of being completely absorbed in an activity, where time seems to melt away and performance peaks effortlessly. It’s something…
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Is Flow Rate Linked to Risk of Acute Urinary Retention?
Acute urinary retention (AUR) is a surprisingly common – and often frightening – condition where the bladder becomes painfully full but an individual cannot void…
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How Does Detrusor Pressure Affect Flow Curve Shape?
Understanding Urodynamics & The Flow Curve Urodynamic studies are vital in evaluating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) – those frustrating issues related to bladder emptying…
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Can You Measure Detrusor Overactivity With Uroflowmetry?
Urinary incontinence – the involuntary leakage of urine – is a surprisingly common condition affecting millions worldwide. It can significantly impact quality of life, leading…