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....
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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)...
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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),...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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In a nutshell This trial looked at the long-term outcomes of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) for patients with overactive bladder (OAB). The authors found that SNM was a minimally invasive procedure with good long-term success rates. Some background SNM one of several treatment options for the symptoms of OAB, retention and voiding issues...
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