In a nutshell This study looked at medication given with electrical stimulation or bladder training for treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). It concluded that the medication was better with stimulation or training, than given alone. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge...
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Mirabegron and Solifenacin for overactive bladder
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) and solifenacin (Vesicare) for overactive bladder (OAB). It concluded that both drugs are effective for OAB treatment. It also concluded that mirabegron has less side effects. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It...
Read MoreOveractive bladder and nerve stimulation
In a nutshell This study compared two types of nerve stimulation in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). It concluded that both types are effective for improving OAB symptoms and quality of life. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (inability to hold on to...
Read MoreVitamin D and Overactive Bladder
In a nutshell This study looked at vitamin D levels in men and how this impacted lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). It concluded that reduced vitamin D in men may affect LUTS. Some background Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are symptoms which result in decreased urinary function. This can include feelings of urgent urination, not...
Read MoreMirabegron treatment for overactive bladder symptoms in Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study looked at using Mirabegron (Myrbetriq) to treat overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). This study concluded that mirabegron is safe and effective for OAB symptoms in patients with PD. Some background PD is a progressive disease caused by loss of brain cells that make a...
Read MoreIs moxibustion safe and effective for overactive bladder?
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of moxibustion for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). This study concluded that OAB symptoms were improved with moxibustion treatment. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (inability to hold on to...
Read MoreTranscutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for Overactive Bladder
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TTNS – stimulating nerves in the leg) to treat overactive bladder (OAB). The study found that TTNS was safe but only effective in the short-term. Some background Overactive bladder symptoms include urinating too often, inability to hold on...
Read MoreIs nocturia more bothersome than daytime urinary symptoms?
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 (BPH; non-cancerous...
Read MoreCost effective drugs for overactive bladder
In a nutshell This study looked at the long term value for money of two drugs for Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB). It concluded that Mirabegron (Myrbetriq) is more value for money than Tolterodine (Detrol). Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence...
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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 MoreIntravesical electrical stimulation (IVES) could be a potential treatment for women with overactive bladder
In a nutshell This study observed the outcome of electrical stimulation for overactive bladder in women. Researchers found that this treatment was effective in most women after four weeks. Some background Overactive bladder is a common condition that can lower quality of life by increasing urination frequency (urinating more often), urination...
Read MoreTh side effects of treating overactive bladder with antimuscarinics
In a nutshell This study reviewed previous research to assess the effects of drugs called antimuscarinics to treat patients with overactive bladder. Results from 16 studies concluded that antimuscarinics were linked to more side effects. Some background Overactive bladder is a condition that can lower quality of life by increasing...
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