OTC Urethral Support Device Now Available to Treat Stress Urinary Incontinence
An over-the-counter device to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women has been made available by Rinovum Women’s Health.
Urinary Incontinence
FDA Pulls Surgical Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse From the Market
The agency alleges manufacturers failed to provide evidence of the long-term safety of surgical mesh for transvaginal repair of anterior compartment prolapse.
Behavioral Therapy Superior to Drugs Alone for Urinary Incontinence
Behavioral therapies relieve stress, urgency, and mixed urinary incontinence (UI) more effectively than drug monotherapies in nonpregnant women. In a new systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of 84 randomized trials published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, most interventions including combination therapies improved or resolved women’s symptoms better than no treatment, whether sham or…
Fosfomycin Promising for Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Findings from a small study suggest it could be an effective, safe, and attractive alternative to fluoroquinolones, bacterial resistance to which is becoming increasingly prevalent.
Doctors Question State Lawsuits Over Pelvic Mesh Products
Lawsuits claim Johnson Johnson did not fully disclose safety risks of transvaginal mesh products.
Reoperation for Mesh Complications May Up Depression Risk
Women younger than 46 years undergoing surgical correction are especially at risk for depression.
Bladder Health Month: An Interview With Brian Stork, MD
The goal of bladder health month is to encourage individuals to engage in dialogue with their healthcare providers about their symptoms and to empower them to actively participate in their care.
Urinary Incontinence Common in Women Over 50 Years
Poll finds that few women report talking to their physician about urinary leakage.
Outcomes Studied for Surgical Tx of Stress Urinary Incontinence
3 percent of midurethral mesh slings for stress urinary incontinence removed by 9 years
High-Risk Anticholinergics Prescribed to 6% of Elderly
Correlates of receiving prescription include female sex, specific physician specialty, geographic region
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