In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a new drug, vibegron (Beova), on nocturia in patients with overactive bladder (OAB). This study found that vibegron is a useful option to improve nocturia in these patients. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too active. Instead of staying at rest as...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of overactive bladder (OAB) medication on female sexual function. It concluded that treatment of OAB with medication could improve female sexual function. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (inability to hold on to...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of overactive bladder (OAB) medication on female sexual function. It concluded that treatment of OAB with medication could improve female sexual function. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (inability to hold on to...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of onabotulinumtoxinA (BTX-A) in men with overactive bladder (OAB). This study found that men with OAB experienced improvement in the quality of life following BTX-A treatment. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too active...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). This study found that PTNS improved symptoms of OAB in patients who do not respond to OAB drugs. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too active. Instead...
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In a nutshell This study looked at medication given with electrical stimulation or bladder training for treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). It concluded that the medication was better with stimulation or training, than given alone. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) and solifenacin (Vesicare) for overactive bladder (OAB). It concluded that both drugs are effective for OAB treatment. It also concluded that mirabegron has less side effects. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It...
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In a nutshell This study compared two types of nerve stimulation in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). It concluded that both types are effective for improving OAB symptoms and quality of life. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (inability to hold on to...
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In a nutshell This study looked at vitamin D levels in men and how this impacted lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). It concluded that reduced vitamin D in men may affect LUTS. Some background Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are symptoms which result in decreased urinary function. This can include feelings of urgent urination, not...
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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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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...
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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...
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