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...
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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 MoreIn 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 MoreIn 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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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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In a nutshell This study determined the safety and effectiveness of onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX1) compared to a placebo in adults with overactive bladder. The study concluded that botulinum toxin led to greater reductions in symptoms, but also significant side effects. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome is a condition characterized...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) for treating adults with overactive bladder (OAB). The authors concluded that TTNS is a safe and effective non-invasive intervention for OAB in adults. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms affect millions of people...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of fesoterodine (Toviaz) for the treatment of overactive bladder. The study concluded that fesoterodine was effective and well tolerated in patients with overactive bladder. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition associated with an increased urge to urinate....
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