In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of tibial nerve stimulation (TNS) versus antimuscarinic agents for the treatment of patients with overactive bladder (OAB). The study found that TNS was safer and as effective as antimuscarinic agents for the treatment of OAB. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the...
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Does sacral neuromodulation with the InterStim device improve symptoms of overactive bladder?
In a nutshell This study looked at the use of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) with the InterStim device in patients with overactive bladder (OAB). It found that SNM improved the symptoms of OAB over 3 years. Some background OAB is a condition in which the bladder contracts involuntarily leading to a sudden, urgent need to urinate....
Read MoreAre patients happy with current overactive bladder treatments?
In a nutshell This study looked at the treatments for overactive bladder (OAB) and how satisfied patients were with current options. It found patients had reduced quality of life due to OAB symptoms and that most patients found non-invasive stimulation treatment comfortable and effective. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB)...
Read MoreEvaluating onabotulinumtoxinA effectiveness in overactive bladder according to sex
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of onabotulinumtoxinA (OBTA; Botox) injections for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) according to sex. It found that OBTA improved symptoms of OAB in women and men with lower levels of PSA (a protein made by the prostate that increases when the prostate is enlarged),...
Read MoreIs vibegron safe and effective in older patients?
In a nutshell This study looked at the use of vibegron (Gemtesa) for overactive bladder (OAB) in older patients. It found that vibegron was equally effective in younger and older patients and did not have significant impact on heart disease in older patients. Some background OAB is a condition that affects mainly older...
Read MoreCan an overactive bladder be effectively treated by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and solifenacin succinate?
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) combined with solifenacin succinate (SS; Vesicare) to SS alone, in patients with overactive bladder (OAB). The data showed that TENS in combination with SS was more effective than SS on its own in these patients. Some...
Read MoreSacral neuromodulation improves clinical outcomes in patients that failed first-line Botulinum toxin treatment for overactive bladder
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) that failed previous Botulinum toxin A (Botox; BTA) treatment. Researchers suggested that SNM is a good method in patients who failed first-line treatment. Some background OAB causes a sudden urge to urinate that is...
Read MoreA comparison of the effects on quality of life of percutaneous and transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder.
In a nutshell This study aimed to compare the effects on quality of life (QOL) of percutaneous and transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). The main finding was that both procedures were similarly effective at treating the symptoms of OAB. Some background OAB is characterized by symptoms such as...
Read MoreEvaluating single injection of OnabotulinumtoxinA into the bladder trigone for the treatment of overactive bladder
In a nutshell This study compared the safety and durability of one injection of OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox; OBT-A) in the bladder trigone vs 20 injections avoiding this region for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers suggested that one OBT-A trigone injection is a safe and durable treatment option for these patients. Some...
Read MoreWhat are the effects of tamsulosin for overactive bladder in men with different symptoms?
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effects of tamsulosin (Flomax) in men with overactive bladder (OAB). This study suggested that tamsulosin improved the symptoms of OAB. Some background OAB is characterized by symptoms such as incontinence (urine leakage), having a strong urge to urinate, and being woken up at night due to the...
Read MoreIs mirabegron an effective add-on therapy to tamsulosin in men with overactive bladder?
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effects of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) as an add-on therapy to tamsulosin (Flomax) in men with overactive bladder (OAB). This study suggested that mirabegron was an effective add-on to tamsulosin in these patients. Some background Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS ) represent a collection of symptoms...
Read MoreA reduction in salt intake improves the symptoms of overactive bladder
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of salt intake reduction on overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Researchers suggested that the reduction in salt intake improved OAB symptoms. Some background OAB consists of urinary urgency with or without urge incontinence (leakage of urine). It is present in 16 to 19% of patients with urinary...
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