Urinary incontinence Posts on Medivizor

Posted by Medivizor on Jun 26, 2022 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

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...

Posted by Medivizor on May 31, 2022 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

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)...

Posted by Medivizor on Oct 25, 2021 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

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,...

Posted by Medivizor on Oct 17, 2021 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

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...

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 28, 2021 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

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...

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 26, 2021 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

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...

Posted by Medivizor on May 16, 2021 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the long-term outcomes of autologous pubovaginal slings (APVS) in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Researchers suggested that APVS is a durable treatment for these patients. Some background SUI consists of the leakage of urine due to pressure put on the bladder. This can be caused by exercise,...