Urinary Incontinence

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.

Urinary Incontinence Surgery in Women Not Tied to Pelvic Cancer

Publish Date May 6, 2021

At a median follow-up of 8.5 years, no increased risk for pelvic malignancy seen following mesh or nonmesh SUI surgery

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?

Treating Men With Overactive Bladder Nonresponsive to Antimuscarinics

Publish Date January 27, 2021

Clinical and urodynamic criteria for antimuscarinic nonresponse in men are needed along with more quality research on treatment alternatives.

Factors Associated With Low Persistence, Adherence to OAB Medication

Publish Date January 27, 2021

Researchers conducted meta-analyses to investigate the real rates of persistence and adherence to overactive bladder drug therapies and moderating factors.

Urge Incontinence Severity Linked to Cardiovascular Risk in Women

Publish Date January 26, 2021

Higher cardiovascular morbidity was associated with more severe urge urinary incontinence and worse quality of life.