Urologyxy

02/23/2026

We see the person beyond the symptoms. Living with male urinary incontinence can affect confidence, relationships, work and daily routines — and caregivers feel it too. At UrologyXY, we offer practical coping strategies, emotional support and clear treatment options to help restore control and dignity. You are not alone. Visit https://wix.to/EAVTe6t to learn more and find support. Share or comment with questions — we’re here to help.

02/23/2026

The Illusion Of Healthcare. 👻 Mediciad Eligible Physicians That Do Not Take Medicaid Patients. 🇺🇸🚫 Ghost’ Physicians: More Than One-Quarter Of Physicians Enrolled In Medicaid Delivered No Care To Beneficiaries
https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/suppl/10.1377/hlthaff.2025.00703

Concerns about low physician participation in Medicaid have long motivated policy reforms, but the extent to which enrolled physicians actually care for Medicaid patients remains unclear. To assess patterns of Medicaid participation among physicians, we linked physician enrollment files to Medicaid....

02/22/2026

What Happens When Subsidies Disappear? Where Did All The Experts Go? 📉⬇️ Assistive Device Consultation For Urinary Incontinence From The German Society for Urology (DGU). 🇩🇪
https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-2607-5293

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02/22/2026

Put down the fork. 🍴 This is another complication related to obesity. 🍩 Relationship Between Body Roundness Index & Urinary Incontinence 🇺🇸🇨🇳📊
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41650085/

This study aims to investigate the association between Body Roundness Index (BRI) and urinary incontinence (UI) subtypes (stress [SUI], urge [UUI], and mixed [MUI]). This cross-sectional study analyzed NHANES 2001 to 2018 data from 28,639 participants aged ≥20 years. Participants were stratified b...

02/21/2026

New case report on hidden intracellular E. coli in a young patient — and why routine urine tests can miss persistent reservoirs. We describe a 14‑year‑old with years of debilitating UTI symptoms and incontinence whose cystoscopy and enhanced urine analysis revealed extensive intracellular bacterial communities (IBCs) that survived antibiotic courses and drove ongoing bladder inflammation.

Key takeaway: standard urine culture and microscopy may not detect intracellular reservoirs that seed reinfection. Understanding IBCs and urinary biofilms is essential for accurate diagnosis and long‑term management.

Read the full report and implications for diagnosis and treatment approaches on UrologyXY. Let’s improve detection and care together. https://wix.to/5jB3gkX 🔬🩺

AbstractBackground: The presence of intracellular bacterial communities (IBCs) in the urothelium has been well documented in adults with chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), but its long-term persistence going undetected in a severely symptomatic adolescent has not been reported.Case summary: We...

02/21/2026

Physical Functioning, Disabilities in Daily Life & Trends During Ageing 🇨🇳🏃🏻
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jcsm.70133?campaign=woletoc

Background Maintenance of adequate physical functioning is key for lifelong health, particularly for an ageing society with increasing health care needs. We aimed to assess the association of two ob...

02/20/2026

The Beginning Of The End Of Health Insurance Ghost Networks? 🇺🇸
https://www.propublica.org/article/emblem-health-ghost-network-settlement-mental-health

EmblemHealth will compensate customers who paid out of pocket for mental health care because they couldn’t secure an appointment with a provider listed as being in-network. It also pledged to take additional steps to fix its provider directory.

02/20/2026

We know urinary incontinence affects more than the body — it touches confidence, relationships, and daily life. At UrologyXY, we listen, validate, and offer practical support: counseling, peer resources, and small adaptations that make a big difference. Clinical care matters, and so does emotional support. Visit https://wix.to/1qG157K to learn how we combine both for better outcomes. Share your questions or experiences below — let’s support one another.

02/20/2026

The Cost Effectiveness Of Implementing A Copper-Infused Linen Policy Is Needed To Ensure Wide Spread Use. 🧐 How Copper-Infused Linens Support Infection Control. 🇺🇸🛏️
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/reducing-bioburden-how-copper-infused-linens-support-infection-control-goals

As hospitals seek stronger defenses against health care-associated infections, experts are turning their attention to an unexpected source: copper-infused linens. Learn how, supported by emerging science and real-world feasibility, these textiles may offer a practical and effective way to lower micr...

02/19/2026

Please Be Careful What You Sign. ⚠️ US Federal Court Confirms A US$5,000 Nursing Home Settlement Negated A $2.1M Insurance Claim. 🇺🇸👨🏻‍⚖️✍🏻
www.mcknights.com/news/court-confirms-a-5000-nursing-home-settlement-negated-a-2-1m-insurance-claim/

A federal judge has formally denied a family's attempts to collect $2.1 million in a nursing home personal injury case, saying an insurer can’t be forced to cover the judgment because the family already accepted a $5,000 settlement and released its claim.

02/19/2026

We explain what to expect during diagnosis for male urinary issues: we start with a focused medical history, review symptoms and risk factors, then use simple screening tools like symptom scores and urinalysis. Key tests may include urine culture, PSA when appropriate, post-void residual measurement, and imaging or urodynamics if indicated. Ask about symptom timeline, medication history, and goals of care. Early detection improves outcomes — know that results guide whether we recommend lifestyle changes, medication, or specialist procedures. Learn more at https://wix.to/wZr40cv 👨‍⚕️🔍

02/19/2026

Now That Incontinence Wraps Are Widely Available, Do Condom Catheters Have A Future? The Condom Catheters May Be External, But The Skin Problems, Adhesives, Shaving, & Preparation Border On Invasive. 🇺🇸🏥💦
https://www.cureus.com/articles/269571-acanthus-condom-catheter-a-reusable-and-adjustable-silicone-male-external-catheter-with-pressure-sensitive-silicone-adhesive-for-urinary-drainage #!/ Tku QuickChange Wrap for bringing this to our attention.

Condom catheters are also called external urinary collection devices to collect urine and monitor urine output in hospitalized and other patients with urinary incontinence. They play an important role in reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections by using invasive indwelling catheters tha...