BKPyV infection is often asymptomatic or mild during childhood, but may leave a lasting impact on cancer risk. In A Nutshell ...

A common childhood virus, BK virus, dormant in the urinary tract, is now linked to DNA damage increasing bladder cancer risk.

Surgery for a child is a stressful decision for any parent. For children with a condition known as bladder reflux, improvements in a less-invasive procedure are making it a more popular option. When ...

Bladder pressure is usually a sign that a person needs to urinate. But, it can also indicate an underlying health condition, such as interstitial cystitis. People often refer to interstitial cystitis ...

Botox (Botulinum A toxin) stops your nerves from telling your muscles to tighten (contract). Botox is a popular cosmetic procedure, but providers also use it to treat other medical conditions, ...

The bladder is the hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. As the bladder fills, muscles in its walls relax so that it can expand. As the bladder empties during urination, the muscles ...

Your urinary bladder is a balloon-shaped organ that stores urine from the kidneys until it’s released through the urethra. The bladder is located in the pelvic cavity between the pelvic bones. It can ...

Tackling a common childhood virus could open the door to preventing bladder cancer, according to new research funded by ...