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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In a nutshell This study reviewed treatment options for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in men. Researchers suggested that mirabegron (Myrbetriq) is associated with increased effectiveness and safety in these patients. Some background OAB consists of a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that is difficult to control. Urgency...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the long-term safety and effectiveness of 75mg vibegron (Gemtesa) for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). The authors found that vibegron demonstrated favorable long-term safety, tolerability, and effectiveness in patients with OAB. Some background OAB involves urinary symptoms such...
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In a nutshell This paper investigated the effectiveness and safety of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) as an add-on treatment to tamsulosin (Flomax) for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This study found that mirabegron appeared to be effective for the treatment of OAB symptoms in those treated with...
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In a nutshell This paper investigated the effectiveness and safety of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) as an add-on treatment to tamsulosin (Flomax) for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This study found that mirabegron appeared to be effective for the treatment of OAB symptoms in those treated with...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers suggested that PTNS is a good and safe treatment method for these patients. Some background The OAB syndrome occurs in around 23% of the US population. It consists of a...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of increasing the dose of solifenacin (Vesicare) treatment in male patients with overactive bladder (OAB) that does not respond to low-dose treatment. Researchers suggested that increasing the dose of solifenacin is safe and improves the outcomes of these patients. Some...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the association between smoking and urinary symptoms in women with overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers suggested that urgency and urine leakage was associated with age and smoking habits. Some background OAB consists of a sudden, uncontrolled need to urinate. Some people have incontinence (leakage of urine) and...
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