Overactive Bladder (OAB)

Botulinum Toxin’s Efficacy for Post-Prostatectomy OAB Varies by Subtype

Publish Date October 20, 2021

Long-term post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence affects 3% to 10% of patients.

OAB Symptoms Increase With Longer BCG Therapy for NMIBC

Publish Date October 19, 2021

Intravesical BCG therapy is effective in treating NMIBC, but it comes with side effects such as overactive bladder.

Sacral Neuromodulation for Overactive Bladder Shows Real-World Efficacy

Publish Date September 20, 2021

Over 10 months, complete continence was achieved by approximately half of implanted patients.

Telemedicine Appears Effective for Managing Overactive Bladder

Publish Date September 13, 2021

A small randomized trial finds no worse satisfaction with telemedicine vs in-person visits among patients with OAB.

PTNS Compliance Is Low Among Patients With OAB

Publish Date September 13, 2021

In a single-center study, the median duration of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation therapy was 147 days.

Low Serotonin Levels Linked With Overactive Bladder

Publish Date July 9, 2021

Receptors for a specific form of serotonin is widely distributed in the bladder urothelium, investigators noted.

Nocturnal Polyuria Is Highly Prevalent in the United States

Publish Date July 9, 2021

The finding is from the first population-based prevalence study of nocturnal polyuria to include both men and women, according to researchers.

Financial Strain, Food Insecurity Linked With Overactive Bladder Severity

Publish Date June 24, 2021

In a study, food insecurity was one of several factors linked with more severe 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?