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Balanitis is an infection or inflammation of the skin on the head (glans) of the penis. In men who are not circumcised, this area is covered by a flap of skin known as the foreskin, or prepuce. Balanitis can occur in both circumcised and ... [... more]
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American Urological Association
In an uncircumcised male, the head of the penis is covered by a sheath of skin known as the foreskin. Phimosis is a condition in which the foreskin is tightly stretched around the head of the penis and cannot be pulled back freely. Phimosis can ... [... more]
Inteli Health |
Can Penile Cancer Be Prevented?
The large variations in penile cancer rates throughout the world strongly suggest that penile cancer is a preventable disease. The best way to reduce the risk of penile cancer is to avoid known risk factors whenever possible. In the past, ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
Hypospadias
Hypospadias is a common birth defect of the penis. Usually, the urethral opening (the opening of the tube that carries urine out of the penis) appears at the very tip of the head (or glans) of the penis. In hypospadias, the opening can appear ... [... more]
Magic Foundation |
Ambiguous genitalia
Ambiguous genitalia - Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment of this rare condition, also called intersex. Boy or girl? It's one of the most common questions for new parents besides the baby's weight and length. But what if the answer ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
Retrograde ejaculation
Retrograde ejaculation - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment. Retrograde ejaculation is when semen goes into the bladder rather than out of your penis during orgasm. Although you still reach sexual climax, you may ejaculate very ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
UrologyHealth.org - Find a Urologist
The American Urological Association is the professional association for urologists. As the premier professional association for the advancement of urologic patient care, the AUA is pleased to provide Find A Urologist, an on-line directory service ... [... more]
Urology Health |
AUA - Home
AUA Foundation and NFL Player Care Foundation tackled prostate cancer at Super Bowl XLIII. AUA applauds U.S. Senate for reauthorizing and expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). AUA/SBU Academic Exchange Program online ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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