New French guidelines on urinary tract infections (UTIs) in men, presented in 2025 and expected to be published in 2026, bring important changes that also matter for men dealing with urinary symptoms and incontinence. A key shift is that urine dipstick tests are no longer recommended for diagnosing UTIs in men. Instead, doctors should rely on symptoms and urine cultures taken before antibiotics are started. Male cystitis (bladder infection) is now formally recognized as a rea

A recent study highlights the benefits of an online fall-prevention program for older men who rely on wheelchairs or scooters. Falls are a significant risk for elderly men with mobility limitations, including those living with conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS). Each year, about one in four older adults experience falls, which can lead to injury, loss of confidence, and reduced participation in community life. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign te

With the spread of the epidemic in 2019, hospitals became overcrowded, creating a need to relieve them of patients. This is how the Hospital at Home program actually appeared. The program has become a comfortable and efficient solution for both patients and hospitals. Many people have the opportunity to use this program, including patients with limited mobility and urinary incontinence . In the United States, the Hospital at Home program was launched in 2020 with the support

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