In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a long-acting acetaminophen-ibuprofen combination (Paxerol) for the treatment of nocturia associated with overactive bladder (OAB). This study found that Paxerol is a safe and effective treatment option for severe nocturia associated with OAB. Some background Overactive...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a new drug, vibegron (Beova), on nocturia in patients with overactive bladder (OAB). This study found that vibegron is a useful option to improve nocturia in these patients. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too active....
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of silodosin (Rapaflo, Silodyx) for the treatment of nocturia in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that silodosin is safe and effective for the treatment of nocturia in these patients. Some background People diagnosed with BPH (non-cancerous...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the management of nocturia using multiple strategies. Some background Nocturia is waking at night to urinate. It can lead to reduced sleep duration and quality. It can have a negative impact on quality of life. Nocturia can be caused by a number of factors. Increased urine production at night can also lead to...
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In a nutshell This study investigated how nocturia is currently diagnosed and treated in the clinical setting. They found that nocturia management was not effective by using nonspecific treatments and that newer specific therapies might increase patient satisfaction. Some background Nocturia involves an increased frequency of wakening at...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of desmopressin (Noctiva; DP) in men with nocturia. They found that DP reduces the number of nighttime voids in these patients. Some background Nocturia is a condition where a patient wakes at night to urinate. It can have a negative impact on sleep and quality of life. There are a number of conditions...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the criteria for diagnosing and treating nocturia. Some background Nocturia is a condition where a person wakes at night one or more times to urinate. It can have a negative impact on sleep quality and duration. As a result, it can affect the quality of life. Nocturia is a lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS)....
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In a nutshell This study investigated if salt intake has an effect on the frequency of urination during the day and nocturia. They found that high salt intake increases the frequency of urination and nocturia. Some background Managing salt intake is important for general good health. There is evidence to suggest that salt intake can affect lower...
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In a nutshell This study examined the differences in quality of life for patients with nocturia compared to those with daytime urinary symptoms only. This study found that patients with nocturia had a lower quality of life than patients with daytime symptoms only. Some background People diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (non-cancerous...
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In a nutshell This study examined the differences in quality of life for patients with nocturia compared to those with daytime urinary symptoms only. This study found that patients with nocturia had a lower quality of life than patients with daytime symptoms only. Some background People diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (non-cancerous...
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Prior to the 20th century, most people lived about 47 years in the developed world because of infectious diseases. In 1940, the first use of penicillin to treat infectious diseases occurred and penicillin became available in 1945 to the general public. Science and research conducted throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, created more antibiotics so that life...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared the quality of life improvements of patients who were bothered and were not bothered by frequent urination at night, called nocturia. Researchers found that both men whom were bothered and were bothered by nocturia had improved quality of life after treatment. Some background Nocturia is a condition classified as one...
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