In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of magnetic stimulation (MS) in urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). The study found that MS showed promising results in treating UUI. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary leakage of urine. Urinary incontinence is categorized into stress UI, urgency UI, and mixed UI. UUI is a...
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In a nutshell The study compared the effectiveness of high- and low-frequency pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on urinary incontinence (UI) episode frequency in women with UI. The study found that high-frequency PFMT for 12 weeks was more effective than low-frequency PFMT in these patients. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is an...
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In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of an 8-week hypopressive exercise training program on urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic floor muscle strength. The data found that hypopressive exercise training improved pelvic floor muscle strength and UI symptoms in these patients. Some background Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common...
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In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of robot-assisted artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation surgery in women with severe stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The data found that women with severe SUI showed great improvement with robot-assisted AUS but there was an increased rate of complications. Some background SUI...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the factors that could predict the cure and overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome after a mid-urethral sling (MUS) procedure in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The study found age and overactivity of the detrusor (bladder) before surgery were independent predictors of persisting/recurrent SUI. OAB before...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the impact of mid-urethral sling (MUS) surgery and bulk injection (BI) therapy on sexual function in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The study found that BI therapy and MUS surgery improved sexual function equally in sexually active women with SUI. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI)...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) with a combination of botulinum toxin (Botox) and polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAHG). This study showed that most patients achieved good UI control with this treatment. Some background UI (urine leakage) is a problem that affects many older women,...
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In a nutshell This study compared two treatments for stress urinary incontinence (SUI), continence pessaries (CP) and disposable intravaginal continence devices (DICD). It found that both treatments reduced symptoms of stress incontinence after 4 weeks in 75-80% of patients. Some background SUI is a condition that commonly affects women...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness and complication rates of the Altis® sling (Coloplast) use in women with predominant stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The data showed favorable results for long-term safety and effectiveness, and improved quality of life (QoL) in these patients. Some background SUI is a common...
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In a nutshell This study compared the use of bulking agents versus surgery for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It found that bulking agents were less effective for SUI compared to surgical treatment. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a condition that is common in women. It leads to leaking of urine...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the use of the Pelviva electro-stimulation device for the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) in women. It found that the Pelviva device improves UI compared to standard treatment. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is a very common problem for women, especially in older age. It involves...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the use of electrical stimulation (ES) for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. It found that ES improved incontinence-related quality of life over in the short-term. Some background SUI is a condition in which urine leaks out involuntarily when increased pressure is...
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