Keeping You Informed

By: Mark Pressprich, M.D. At the Michigan Institute of Urology, we always look for ways to help our patients improve their kidney and bladder health. One way to do this is by taking supplements that support kidney and bladder health. [...]

By: Jack Trebelhorn, M.D. Overactive bladder, also called OAB, is characterized by frequent and sudden urges to urinate. The urge may be difficult to control. You may feel like you need to pass urine many times during the day and [...]

By: Ashok Reddy, M.D. Most people take these two fist-sized organs for granted, but kidneys are among the hardest working parts in the body. In one day, your kidneys will filter about 52 gallons of bodily fluids to remove toxins [...]

By: Robert L. Elgin, D.O. Your kidneys may not have a say in whether you eat that Detroit-style pizza, but if they do, they might suggest going light on the brick cheese. When we choose what foods to eat, we [...]

By: Jaclyn Milose, M.D. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that affects many men. It is characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sex. ED is a concern for a substantial portion of [...]

By: Scott I. Sircus, M.D. There’s no male birth control drug on the market, but based on what men say, male birth control should be a booming business: An estimated 17 million men are interested in contraception that suits their [...]

By: Fadi A. Eliya, M.D. Most men understand the benefits of regularly working out their bis and tris, but what about your pelvic floor muscles? While they can’t be flexed in the mirror, they pack a punch for your urinary [...]

 By: Michael S. Hoff, D.O. In Michigan, the most popular New Year’s resolution for 2024 was to eat healthier – 38% of residents pledged to do so, according to CBS News Detroit. If you were among them and honored your [...]

By: Mitchell Hollander, M.D., CEO The close of another year is always a time of reflection and celebration. Where have we been and where are we going? Michigan Institute of Urology has been part of the fabric of this community [...]

By: James Relle, M.D. Cheers to the holiday season! If toasting to friends and family is part of the joy of your holiday celebrations, you are not alone. Alcohol consumption is at its peak during this time. But before accepting [...]

By: Shiva J. Maralani, M.D. Medication is not the last line of defense when it comes to treating the symptoms of overactive bladder or OAB. Too many patients suffer in silence for far too long after trying lifestyle changes or [...]

By: Jason Sandberg, M.D. Michigan is one of the country’s largest producers of cherries. Maybe that helps explain why more than 100,000 babies are born here in a year. Cherries are among several foods that researchers link to improved sexual [...]