
Author: Dr. Thomas R. Blake, MD
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Can Repeated Uroflowmetry Help Prevent Urinary Retention?
Urinary retention, the inability to completely empty the bladder, is a surprisingly common condition affecting individuals across all ages and genders, though it presents differently…
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What Are Flow Voiding Curves and What Do They Show?
Flow Voiding Curves and What Do They Show? Urine flow studies are valuable diagnostic tools used in urology to assess lower urinary tract function. Often,…
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How to Evaluate Post-Intervention Outcomes Using Uroflowmetry
Uroflowmetry is a simple yet powerful diagnostic tool used extensively in urology to assess lower urinary tract function. It provides valuable insights into how efficiently…
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Can Uroflowmetry Track Medication Side Effects?
Uroflowmetry is a relatively simple yet powerful diagnostic tool used in urology to assess lower urinary tract function. It measures the rate of urine flow…
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How to Interpret a ‘Saw-Tooth’ Flow Pattern
Flow patterns in various systems – from financial markets to biological processes – often reveal underlying dynamics beyond simple trends. Understanding these patterns is crucial…
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What to Do if You Urinate Outside the Sensor Cup
Understanding Collection Errors & Next Steps Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems have revolutionized diabetes management, offering real-time insights into glucose levels without frequent fingersticks. However,…
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How to Compare Uroflowmetry to Bladder Diary Data
Uroflowmetry and bladder diaries are cornerstone investigations in the evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). LUTS encompass a wide range of bothersome issues including…
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Can a Cough or Sneeze Disrupt Uroflowmetry Testing?
Uroflowmetry is a common diagnostic test used by healthcare professionals to assess urinary function. It measures the rate and volume of urine flow during voiding,…
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What Are Common Flow Curve Artifacts and How to Spot Them?
Flow cytometry is an incredibly powerful technique used across diverse scientific disciplines – from immunology and cell biology to drug discovery and diagnostics. At its…
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How Uroflowmetry Supports Pre-Surgical Risk Assessment
Uroflowmetry is often perceived as a relatively simple diagnostic tool in urology, yet its contributions extend far beyond merely identifying obstructive urinary symptoms. While commonly…