In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) with the InterStim system in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in real-world practice. Researchers suggested that this treatment is associated with improved effectiveness and quality of life in these patients. Some background Overactive bladder...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and impact on patient satisfaction of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) in patients with overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers suggested that this drug improved the treatment satisfaction of patients with OAB. Some background OAB consists of an uncontrollable need to urinate with or without incontinence...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the outcomes of onabotulinumtoxinA (BTX) and sacral neuromodulation (SNM) in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers suggested that both treatments improved the outcomes of these patients, but BTX may be associated with more complications. Some background OAB of an uncontrolled need to urinate...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether medication for overactive bladder (OAB) is associated with dementia. Researchers suggested that the use of anticholinergic medication might increase the risk of dementia compared to beta-3 agonist users. Some background OAB consists of a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that is difficult to control. It...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of vibegron in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers suggested that this drug is a good and safe option for the treatment of OAB. Some background Around 17% of adults experience OAB in Europe and the USA. OAB consists of frequent and sudden urge to urinate that is...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness and safety of vibegron in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers suggested that vibegron was associated with improved OAB symptoms and was well tolerated. Some background OAB consists of a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may be difficult to control. It is present in 18.6% of...
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In a nutshell This paper reviewed the outcomes of patients with non-responsive overactive bladder (OAB) who were treated with sacral neuromodulation (SNM) after onabotulinumtoxinA (BTX, Botox) therapy. The main finding was SNM may be successful for treating non-responsive OAB. Some background OAB is characterized by having a strong urge to...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) on overactive bladder (OAB) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) receiving tamsulosin (Flomax) therapy. Researchers suggested that mirabegron is a good and safe treatment for these patients. Some background OAB is present in 23% of the US population and...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of tadalafil (Cialis) plus mirabegron (Myrbetriq) in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers suggested that this combined treatment improves symptoms caused by OAB. Some background OAB consists of a frequent feeling of needing to urinate. It negatively impacts the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of vibegron (RVT-901) in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers suggested that this is a good and safe therapy to treat these patients. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition that is present in 23.3% of Americans. It consists of an uncontrollable need to...
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In a nutshell This paper investigated the effectiveness and safety of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) for the treatment of symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB). Mirabegron appeared to be safe and effective for the treatment of OAB symptoms. Some background OAB is characterized by symptoms such as experiencing incontinence (urine leakage), having a strong urge...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of combining behavioral and drug therapies in male patients with overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers suggested that this combined therapy improves OAB symptoms. Some background OAB is a common condition. It can include frequent and urgent urination, incontinence (urine leak) and/or waking up at night...
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