Urinary Incontinence

J&J to Pay More Than $300 Million in Pelvic Mesh Case

Publish Date April 25, 2022

Patients claim implanted mesh caused them pain, bleeding, infections, and required surgical removal

Saw Palmetto Extract May Improve Urinary Symptoms in Women

Publish Date April 6, 2022

A Japanese study is the first to demonstrate the potential of saw palmetto extract to ameliorate lower urinary tract symptoms in adult women, according to investigators.

Mini-Slings Noninferior to Mid-Urethral Slings for Stress UI in Women

Publish Date April 5, 2022

Rate of patient-reported success similar for women in mini-sling, mid-urethral sling groups at 15 months, 36 months

Geriatric Frailty Ups Complication Risks After Sling Surgery

Publish Date February 15, 2022

Frailty should be strongly considered before pursuing sling surgery in older women, according to investigators.

Outcomes Worse for Hospitalized Patients With Incontinence

Publish Date December 14, 2021

Outcomes even worse for hospitalized patients with incontinence who require treatment of incontinence-associated dermatitis

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.

UTI Study Maps Escherichia coli Antimicrobial Resistance Trends in the United States

Publish Date July 20, 2021

Investigators evaluated resistance to fluoroquinolones, nitrofurantoin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infection.

Mesh Removal Has Limited Impact for Women With Pain

Publish Date July 16, 2021

Mesh removal often does not improve symptoms among women with pain after urogynecological mesh insertion

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.

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.