MIDLANTIC UROLOGY BLOG
Keeping You Informed
Is It Possible to Prevent Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
By: Max Ahn, MD Every night across the country, millions of men in their 60s…
When Should I Get a PSA Test for Prostate Cancer?
By: Laurence H. Belkoff, DO, FACOS Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in…
How Long Will My Kidney Stones Last, and Will They Pass?
By: Jay Fuletra, MD An estimated 10% of all people develop a kidney stone at some…
Finding Relief: Sacral Neuromodulation for Overactive Bladder
By: Steven M. Salva, MD, FACS Overactive bladder (OAB) can significantly impact your quality…
5 Important Questions to Ask Your Urologist
By: Mark Hockenberry, M.D. If you’re planning your first urology visit in Greater Philadelphia, you…
Where Did My Sex Drive Go? Wellness Tips for Women
By: Teodora Schellato, D.O., FACOS One of the surprises of living a long life is…
Testicular Cancer: Who’s at Most Risk and How to Detect It
By: Albert DeNittis, M.D., M.S. There 145,000 young men who live in the Philadelphia region…
Focus on Kidney Health: A Grocery List of Cleansing Foods
By: Lynn Paik, D.O. An apple a day might not just keep the doctor away.…
Your Heart and Urologic System: How One Affects the Other
By: Kenneth Lessans, M.D. Here’s a heart-racing figure: One-third of Philadelphians live with hypertension, or…
4 Conditions You Can Prevent with These Easy Hydration Tips
By: Carly Piel, PA-C You probably know what it feels like to have a parched…
A Look Back: Our Urology Advancements of 2025
By: Jon L. Mackler, Chief Executive Officer, MPA, FACHE At the end of each year, I…
Going Too Often? What Frequent Urination Could Be Telling You
By: Chelsea Roberts, PA-C Gotta go again? If your trips to the bathroom exceed eight…
Understanding and Improving Your Prostate Cancer Prognosis
By: Pranav D. Parikh M.D. Many men know that prostate cancer risk increases with age…
Should I Consult a Doctor Before Purchasing ED Meds Online?
QUIZ: Do you have ED? Tight shoes and erectile dysfunction have a little in common.…
On the Road With OAB: A Summer Vacationer’s Survivor Guide
By: Tia Schellato, D.O. In 2025, Philadelphia ranked seventh of the “Best Summer Travel Destinations,”…
Is My PSA Prostate Test Result ‘Normal’?
By: Pranav D. Parikh, M.D. Your number might be 4, or it might be 7.…
Symptoms of Low Sex Drive in Women, and Treatments Options
By: Darlene Gaynor, DO, FACOS You might not think about your bladder when you’re preparing…
Understanding Prostate Artery Embolization for BPH Treatment
Every day, many men experience symptoms of an enlarged prostate – benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).…
6 Foods That Are Good for the Kidneys
If your taste buds are saying “yes” to that cheesesteak with extra Whiz, stop for…
You Have Options for Male Birth Control
By: Lior M. Hirsch, M.D. When it comes to birth control, it used to be…
