In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA (OBTA; Botox) in patients with overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. Researchers suggested that OBTA was associated with an improvement in urinary symptoms in these patients. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic disabling condition. The...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the quality of life outcomes in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) of 65 years of age or more. Researchers suggested that patients with OAB who received mirabegron (Myrbetriq) had improved quality of life. Some background OAB consists of an uncontrolled need or urge to urinate. Some people will leak urine when...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mirabegron in patients aged 65 years or older with overactive bladder (OAB) and urinary incontinence (UI). This study found that mirabegron improved the symptoms in these patients. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too active. Instead of staying...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effects of high versus low-intensity exercise in overweight female patients with overactive bladder (OAB). The authors found that high-intensity exercise, but not low, decreased body fat and improved OAB symptoms for these patients. Some background OAB is a condition where a patient persistently...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the outcomes of nerve inactivation treatment in women with overactive bladder. This study concluded that this treatment is effective for most patients. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) is characterized by a sudden need or urge to urinate. One of the most common symptoms is urinary incontinence (UI), or...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed several studies that compared the effectiveness of two drugs compared to one drug for treating symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB). The authors concluded that the combination of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) and solifenacin (Vesicare) was more effective than each drug alone and had similar side effects in these...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the risk of retreatment after 3 or 6 months of antimuscarinic therapy for overactive bladder (OAB). This study found that prolonged antimuscarinic treatment does not increase the risk of retreatment for OAB. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too active....
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the current management for overactive bladder in a real-world setting. The authors concluded that behavioral therapy and antimuscarinic drugs were the preferred therapies, corresponding to guideline recommendations. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too active....
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In a nutshell This phase 3 trial is examining the effectiveness of vibegron in the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms (OAB) in patients with prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; enlarged prostatic gland). The main outcome of this trial will be a change in urgency episodes. This trial is being conducted in the US and Canada. The details A benign (not...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the Nuro system for percutaneous tibial neuromodulation (PTNM) to treat overactive bladder (OAB). This study found that PTNM using Nuro is an effective and safe treatment for OAB. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too active. Instead of...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) to treat overactive bladder (OAB) on sexual function. This study found a promising effectiveness of PTNS treatment for sexual dysfunction. Some background Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is now an established...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate medications to treat overactive bladder (OAB). This study found that mirabegron (Myrbetriq) and antimuscarinics are similarly effective in treating OAB. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too active. Instead of staying at rest as urine fills the...
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