Unconscious bias is a systematic cognitive error in decision-making, about which the decision-maker is unaware. Unconscious bias against #bladders is common, especially infected ones. Compared to other organs, progress in #cystitis management has barely changed for ~ ¾ of a century, despite incidences increasing, recurrences abounding, and AMR becoming more pervasive, because of antiquated, flawed and haphazard treatments. We challenge “haphazard” through #antibioticsteward

Among more than 50,000 Canadians with MS, the rates of breast and colorectal cancers were not increased compared with people without MS....

Having problems with urinating? It could be a sign of bladder cancer, especially among older men. When to see the doctor Bladder cancer signs and symptoms can include: Blood in urine (haematuria) Painful urination Pelvic pain Back pain Having to urinate more than usual Feeling the urge to urinate even if the bladder is not full Lower back pain on one side Weak urine stream Fatigue and weakness Loss of appetite and weight The most common complaint doctors usually hear is painl

Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn – and help us raise awareness! Not only will you be able to follow along with everything that’s happening this month, you can help us raise awareness by liking and sharing our posts. Better yet – post our Bladder Health Facts to your own pages! Be sure to tag us with the hashtags #LifeWithoutLeaks and #BladderHealth!

Here are the top nine things we want you to know: 1. Bladder conditions are not an inevitable part of aging. 2. Bladder conditions can be treated — often without medication or surgery. 3. It’s important to understand the relationship between fluid intake and urine output. The more you drink, the more urine you make, and the sooner you’ll need to empty your bladder. In other words, if you drink a lot of fluid, urinating frequently may be completely normal. 4. What you eat and

If you have a sensitive bladder, you will not have to miss out on tasty foods this fall. The key is to know which foods are more likely to irritate your bladder and which ones are more likely to soothe. In general, you will want to avoid coffee, alcohol, citrus fruits, tomato-based products, artificial sweeteners and spicy foods. Read on to learn about 10 bladder-friendly foods. 1. Pears 2. Bananas 3. Green Beans 4. Winter Squash 5. Potatoes 6. Lean Proteins 7. Whole Grains 8