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...
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Is 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...
Read MoreOlder adults with overactive bladder are at higher risk for falls
In a nutshell This study followed older adults diagnosed with overactive bladder to see if they were more likely to experience a fall. Results from 33,632 patients showed that older adults with an overactive bladder were more likely to experience a fall, and treatment helped decrease the risk of a fall. Some background Overactive bladder is a...
Read MorePelvic floor muscle training for women with overactive bladder syndrome?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training in women with overactive bladder syndrome (OAB). This study concluded that pelvic floor muscle training did not improve OAB symptoms in women. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (unable to...
Read MoreThe safety and effectiveness of Mirabegron and Sulifenacin for Overactive Bladder
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of combination Mirabegron (Myrbetriq) and Solifenacin (Vesicare) treatment in Overactive Bladder (OAB) patients. This study concluded that after 1 year, the combination treatment was safe and more effective than each drug given alone. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden,...
Read MoreCan acupuncture help symptoms of an overactive bladder?
In a nutshell This study reviewed available research on the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture to treat overactive bladder. The study concluded that acupuncture may be effective in treating some symptoms of an overactive bladder. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common problem that causes urinary symptoms. These include needing...
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