In a nutshell This study looks at the effectiveness of ultrasound pelvic floor muscle training (US-PFMT) to restore urinary continence after prostate surgery. It concluded that this type of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is quicker to restore urinary continence after prostate surgery than traditional PFMT. Some background Urinary...
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Electroaccupuncture as a treatment for stress urinary incontinence after menopause
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of electroacupuncture in treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after menopause. It concluded that electroacupuncture could relieve SUI symptoms more than traditional acupuncture. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there is pressure on the...
Read MoreEvaluating robot-assisted artificial urinary sphincter implantation in women with stress urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a robotic implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. This study found that female patients with SUI benefit from robotic AUS implantation. Some background Urinary incontinence is...
Read MoreWhich type of surgery is best for stress urinary incontinence?
In a nutshell This study compared single-incision mini slings (SIMS) and transobturator slings (TOT) for the management of stress urinary incontinence. Results from this study show that transobturator slings provided better outcomes than single-incision mini slings. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) defined as the uncontrolled leakage...
Read MoreSurgery for women with pelvic organ prolapse with or without stress urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the best surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in women, with and without stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study found that women who had SUI at the time of surgery benefited from an additional procedure (mid-urethral sling) at the time of POP repair. Some background...
Read MoreVaginal slings for stress urinary incontinence in women
In a nutshell This study looked at the long-term effectiveness of vaginal slings to treat women who have stress urinary incontinence. It concluded that the sling was still working 17 years after the procedure. Some background Stress incontinence is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder. It is often observed when a patient...
Read MoreHow effective are pressured balloons for urinary incontinence?
In a nutshell This study looked at changing the pressure in urinary balloon implants to ease bladder symptoms after bladder surgery. It concluded that changing the pressure in the balloon could help these symptoms. Some background Stress incontinence (urine leakage when you cough, sneeze, exercise or laugh) can have a very negative impact on...
Read MoreOnabotulinumtoxinA can improve urinary symptoms in patients with MS
In a nutshell This study looked at using onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox) to improve bladder symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). It concluded that this treatment could improve bladder symptoms in patients with MS. Some background Urinary function is controlled by the nervous...
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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 MoreThe long-term outcomes of patients with artificial urinary sphincter
In a nutshell This study focused on the long term outcomes of treating urinary incontinence in male patients with an artificial urinary sphincter. Researchers found that most patients did not need a repeat surgery 10 years after the initial implant. Some background Urinary incontinence is a condition where people lose the ability to control...
Read MoreSingle vs standard slings for stress incontinence
In a nutshell This study compared the long term effectiveness of single incision mini slings against standard mid-urethral slings in female patients with stress urinary incontinence. This study concluded that long term standard mid-urethral slings are more effective but single incision mini slings show reduced complications after surgery in women with...
Read MoreDoes mesh surgery improve quality of life in women with urinary incontinence?
In a nutshell This study looked at the improvement of quality of life and sexuality in women who were treated for stress/mixed urinary incontinence (SUI/MUI – leaking of urine when coughing or straining) with a mesh system (material used to support the bladder and urinary system). The study found that there was a significant improvement over time...
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