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...
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Adjustable 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...
Read MoreMagnetic stimulation therapy treatment for urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the use of magnetic stimulation (MS) therapy in the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI). This study found that MS treatment is an effective treatment for patients with UI. Some background Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress urinary incontinence...
Read MoreElectroacupuncture for urinary incontinence in women
In a nutshell This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA) compared with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and solifenacin (Vesicare) in women with mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). The authors concluded that EA is safer and may be more efficacious with the effect lasting up to 36 weeks. Some background...
Read MoreMaking the Right Choice for Prostate Cancer Treatment
The prostate is a tiny gland in a crowded part of the body. It is situated right below the bladder, right next to the rectum, near the blood and nerve supply for the penis. Unfortunately, one in nine men will get cancer in this tiny gland. According to the UsToo International prostate cancer website, nearly 3 million men in the US are living with prostate...
Read MoreHow does vaginal reconstructive surgery impact pain and functional activity?
In a nutshell This study investigated if pain and functional activity (FA) is affected by vaginal reconstructive surgery (VRS). They found that pain and FA improves for up to 2 years. Some background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition that affects many women. It can lead to urinary incontinence (UI). UI is the term for an inability to...
Read MoreMale urethral “Mini-Sling” in treating stress urinary incontinence and climacturia after prostate cancer treatment
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of the 'mini-sling' surgery during placement of penile prosthesis for the treatment of urinary incontinence and climacturia (urine leaking during sexual intercourse) in men with erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer treatment. This study found that this procedure is promising for these...
Read MoreDoes weight loss surgery affect urinary incontinence?
In a nutshell This study investigated the use of weight-loss surgery for the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI). This study found that half of obese patients report improvement of UI after weight-loss surgery. Some background Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) happens...
Read MoreThe impact of weight loss surgery on urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of weight loss surgery for the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI). This study found that weight-loss surgery improves incontinence symptoms. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the unintentional loss of urine due to stress put on the bladder. This stress can result...
Read MoreLink between symptom severity and success of conservative therapy for urinary incontinence in women
In a nutshell This article investigated the link between symptom severity (SS) and the success of conservative management (CM) in women with urinary incontinence (UI). The authors concluded that mild SS was associated with improved CM success. Some background Overactive active bladder (OAB) is a condition where there is a frequent feeling...
Read MoreMagnetic stimulation for stress urinary incontinence in women
In a nutshell This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of magnetic stimulation (MS) in female patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The authors concluded that MS is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with SUI. Some background SUI is the involuntary loss of urine during an...
Read MoreAt home exercise and bladder-training program vs usual care for older women with urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This article investigated the convenience of an at-home exercise and bladder training program in elderly women with urinary incontinence (UI). The authors concluded that this may be a convenient and favorable treatment for elderly women with UI. Some background UI is the involuntary leakage of urine. Control over...
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