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Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence Surgery in Women Not Tied to Pelvic Cancer

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

Overactive Bladder (OAB)

5 Lifestyle Changes That May Help Overactive Bladder Symptoms

By

Steve Fiorillo

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?

Overactive Bladder (OAB)

Treating Men With Overactive Bladder Nonresponsive to Antimuscarinics

By

Natasha Persaud

January 27, 2021

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

Overactive Bladder (OAB)

Factors Associated With Low Persistence, Adherence to OAB Medication

By

Natasha Persaud

January 27, 2021

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

Overactive Bladder (OAB)

Urge Incontinence Severity Linked to Cardiovascular Risk in Women

By

Natasha Persaud

January 26, 2021

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

Urinary Incontinence

RT After Artificial Urinary Sphincter Insertion Ups Urethral Atrophy Risk

By

Jody A. Charnow

December 2, 2020

Urethral atrophy occurs significantly more frequently and earlier in radical prostatectomy patients who receive radiation therapy after rather than before artificial urinary sphincter insertion, a study found.

Overactive Bladder (OAB)

Urinary Symptom Severity Affects Adherence to Diuretic Treatment

By

Jody Charnow

December 1, 2020

Adherence to diuretic therapy decreases as lower urinary tract symptoms increase in severity, according to a new study.

CKD Risk Following Inpatient Acute Kidney Injury Characterized

Urinary Incontinence

Data Support Group-Based Training to Treat Urinary Incontinence

By

Jody A. Charnow

October 8, 2020

Widespread use of group-based pelvic floor muscle training in clinical practice could improve the affordability and availability of urinary incontinence treatment for older women, according to investigators.