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Mariam Saxon

Mariam Saxon, RN, is a staff nurse in the urology department at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She prepares surgical patients for stent placements, prostate procedures and tissue biopsies, helping manage pre-procedure care and recovery. She writes about urinary conditions for Biology Insights. Saxon previously assisted surgeons in a busy hospital-based urology outpatient clinic, where she monitored catheter care and educated patients managing kidney stones and urinary retention.

How Long to Check PSA After Prostatectomy?
Is Prostate Biopsy Necessary After MRI?
What Does a PSA of 0.10 After Prostatectomy Mean?
How Soon Before a Prostate Biopsy Should You Abstain From Sex?
How a Prostate Biopsy Is Performed and What to Expect
How Long Is PSA Elevated After a Prostate Biopsy?
CT Urogram vs Cystoscopy: Key Differences for Urinary Evaluation
How Painful Is a Cystoscopy for a Woman?
What Is a Prostate Biopsy Tool & How Does It Work?
Targeted Prostate Biopsy: What to Expect During the Procedure
Prostate Biopsy: What to Expect Before, During, and After
Video Urodynamics Test: Purpose, Procedure, and Results
How to Measure Prostate Volume and Interpret the Results
Is a Prostate Biopsy Safe? Risks and Precautions
How to Check for Prostate Cancer: PSA, DRE, and Biopsy
How Long Does a Cystoscopy Take for a Woman?
A Female Urology Exam: What to Expect
What Is the Normal PSA Level After Prostatectomy?
Is a Cystoscopy Painful? What to Expect
Why Are Urethral Swabs Still Used in Modern Medicine?
What Is a Fusion Biopsy of the Prostate?
Why No Sex Before a Prostate Biopsy?
RBUS Urology: Why It’s Done and What to Expect
CT Urogram vs. Cystoscopy: What’s the Difference?
What Should PSA Levels Be After a TURP?
What Is a Cystometry Test and Why Is It Performed?
What an Abnormal Cystoscopy Can Indicate for Your Health
Is a Prostate Biopsy Painful? What to Expect During the Test
Transperineal vs. Transrectal Biopsy: Which Is Safer?