Overactive Bladder (OAB)

Urinary Incontinence Highly Prevalent Among Women in US

Publish Date May 20, 2021

In a study, 24% of women with any urinary incontinence reported that the condition affected their daily activities.

5 Lifestyle Changes That May Help Overactive Bladder Symptoms

Publish Date May 5, 2021

Patients with overactive bladders may experience stress, embarrassment, and a lowered quality of life. However, there are a number of lifestyle changes they can implement that may lessen their symptoms. Making some small changes can be easier than patients realize. What are some changes patients can make?

Gemtesa Now Available for Overactive Bladder Treatment

Publish Date April 13, 2021

Gemtesa is an oral, once-daily, small molecule beta-3 adrenergic agonist.

Hormone Therapy May Reduce Nocturia After Menopause

Publish Date April 5, 2021

Prevalence of nocturia reduced among postmenopausal women who selected systemic hormone therapy compared with no treatment

FDA Approves New Indication for Myrbetriq in Children With NDO

Publish Date April 1, 2021

Extended-release tablets and extended-release oral suspension forms approved to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity in children 3 years and older

Anticholinergic Prescribing for Overactive Bladder Has Declined Among Urogynecologists

Publish Date March 29, 2021

Anticholinergics have been the main class of oral medications used to treat overactive bladder, but providers’ prescribing patterns have changed in light of research linking these medications to an increased risk for dementia, according to a new survey.

Fall Risk Increased in Both Wet and Dry Overactive Bladder

Publish Date March 26, 2021

More attention should be focused on fall prevention for older adults with OAB dry, according to investigators.

Salt Restriction May Improve Overactive Bladder Symptoms

Publish Date March 25, 2021

Reducing dietary salt effectively improved both subjective and objective symptoms in patients with OAB who had excessive consumption of salt.

Placebo Response Significant in Overactive Bladder

Publish Date March 24, 2021

The placebo response is statistically, and possibly clinically, significant in patients with OAB, according to authors of a new systematic review.

Study: PTNS Compliance in Overactive Bladder Is Low

Publish Date February 24, 2021

In a real-world study, only half of patients continued with long-term maintenance percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation after the initial 12 weeks.