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A new trial has found that mirabegronreduced the frequency of incontinence episodes and number of daily urinations in adults with overactive bladder.
Urinary incontinence following RP is a moderate or big problem in at least 8% of men. This has a significant impact of quality of life.
Scientists have discovered that the characteristic shape of a man's urine stream could be used to help diagnose urinary problems.
Taiwan study finds a twofold increased risk of upper urinary tract stones in patients suffering from urinary incontinence.
Study finds a significant inverse association between weight changes and incontinence scores in normal-weight patients.
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Consumption of 234 mg/day or more was associated with a 72% increased likelihood of urinary incontinence.
The FDA has approved onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) as a treatment for overactive bladder (OAB) in adults who are inadequately managed with anticholinergic medications.
For women with stress urinary incontinence, changes due to pre-op studies not tied to outcome
Increased risk of prolapse 20 years after single vaginal delivery versus cesarean section
Surgical placement of male transobturator slings cures three-quarters of cases of male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) that develop as a result of prostate surgery.
Even if salvage operations ease complications from unsuccessful mesh sling surgery, patients often are in worse condition than before their original surgery.
Horizontal loops in catheter tubing can reduce flow rate by nearly two-thirds.
The trend comes after a July 2011 warning by the FDA that vaginal mesh products are associated with significant morbidity without conclusively improving outcomes compared with traditional native tissue repair.
Meta-analysis reveals downside to mesh interventions.
Periurethral injection of human amniotic fluid stem cells restored the urethral sphincter to apparently normal histology and function.
Study finds 12 weeks of pelvic floor muscle training prevents, treats late-pregnancy urinary incontinence
Low incidence of adverse events in study of more than 12,000 women; no suicide attempts reported
