In a nutshell This study investigated the long-term outcomes of artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in women with urinary incontinence (UI). Researchers suggested that AUS is a good long-term treatment option for these patients. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most common form of incontinence in women. It affects around 15...
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OnabotulinumtoxinA improves symptoms in patients with overactive bladder and urinary incontinence
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....
Read MoreCan ProACT treat urinary incontinence after prostate surgery?
In a nutshell This study looked at treating urinary incontinence with the ProACT balloon device following prostate surgery. This study found that the ProACT balloon is a safe and effective treatment. Some background Prostate surgery is one treatment option for an enlarged prostate. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common side effect of...
Read MoreDoes pelvic floor muscle training improve urinary incontinence in overweight women?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of pelvic muscle training to treat urinary incontinence (UI) in overweight women. Researchers suggested that this therapy improved the UI symptoms of the patients. Some background UI is a common condition in women of all ages. It consists of involuntary leakage of urine. This condition negatively...
Read MoreThe effectiveness of mirabegron in patients aged 65 and older with overactive bladder and incontinence
In 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. This study found that mirabegron improved the symptoms in these patients. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too...
Read MoreEr:YAG laser – a treatment option for stress urinary incontinence in women?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of Er:YAG laser treatment for mild and moderate stress urinary incontinence in women. The main finding was that the treatment appeared to improve the quality of life for patients with SUI. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) happens when an activity such as coughing, sneezing or...
Read MoreEvaluating long-term outcomes of TVT-A for stress urinary incontinence in women
In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term outcomes of tension-free vaginal tape ABBREVO (TVT-A) surgery in patients with stress urinary incontinence. This study found that this treatment was safe and effective. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is leakage of urine under physical pressure, such as while coughing,...
Read MoreEvaluating the complications of the urinary incontinence system ATOMS
In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the side-effects of the ATOMS system for patients with urinary incontinence. This study concluded that wound infection was the most common side effect of this treatment. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress urinary incontinence...
Read MoreDoes the severity of urinary incontinence increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in women?
In a nutshell This study investigated if urinary incontinence (UI) affects sexual function in women. They found that severe UI was associated with higher sexual dysfunction (SD) levels in women. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is the inability to control urination. There are several types of UI. These include stress UI (SUI), urge...
Read MoreBulking agents for stress urinary incontinence in men
In a nutshell This study reviewed the use of bulking treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in male patients. This study concluded that these agents improve SUI, at least in the short-term. Some background Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) happens during...
Read MoreEvaluating the AdVance XP male sling for male stress urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of the AdVance XP male sling for urinary incontinence and in men after prostate cancer treatment. This study found that this procedure is promising for these patients. Some background Sling surgery is the most common surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI). SUI means...
Read MoreAdjustable mini-sling compared with conventional mid-urethral slings in women with urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of two surgical treatments for urinary incontinence (UI), the adjustable single-incision sling (Ajust) vs standard mid-urethral slings (SMUS). This study found that both these surgical methods were very effective for treating SUI in women. Some background Urinary...
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