In a nutshell This study examined which therapy, or combination of therapies, is most effective in treating urinary incontinence (UI) in women. This study concluded that behavioral therapy alone, or combined with another therapy, is more effective than medication alone in treating UI in women. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI)...
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How safe and effective is stem cell treatment for stress urinary incontinence?
In a nutshell This study examined if stem cell treatment is safe and effective in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after prostate surgery. This study concluded that stem cell treatment is safe and effective in patients with SUI after prostate surgery. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the...
Read MoreBladders and New Technology
Our last post discussed the connection between our kidneys and blood pressure. The kidneys release urine in a steady flow. It moves down the ureters–muscular tubules–to the bladder. How does the bladder work? What happens when you hold urine in your bladder instead of going when you need to? Here is a well done description of how the bladder...
Read MoreAre adjustable continence balloons a safe and effective treatment for incontinence after prostate surgery?
In a nutshell This study examined how safe and effective adjustable continence balloons are in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). This study concluded that this treatment is a safe and effective treatment for SUI after TURP. Some background Stress urinary incontinence...
Read MoreStress incontinence in women: The long term safety and effectiveness of artificial urinary sphincters.
In a nutshell This study examined if artificial urinary sphincters (AUS) are safe and effective long-term in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study concluded that AUS implants are a safe and effective long-term treatment for SUI. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) mainly affects women. It can occur due to...
Read MoreA comparison of two slings to treat urinary incontinence in women
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of two retropubic slings used to treat urinary incontinence (UI) in women. They found that both slings are effective, but cure rates can vary with different materials and techniques used. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is a lack of control of urination. It is more common in...
Read MoreUrinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction: Is dual prosthetic implantation safe?
In a nutshell This study examined risks associated with dual implantation of an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), and an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in men with erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. This study concluded that surgical complications and device survival are similar between dual implantation and the implantation of only one...
Read MorePatient satisfaction with implanted stress urinary incontinence devices
In a nutshell This study is looking at patient satisfaction with the adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS) device treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It concluded that patients are satisfied with this device in SUI treatment. Some background Stress incontinence is urine leakage when there is pressure on the...
Read MoreSafety and effectiveness of urinary slings for stress urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of urinary slings in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It concluded that urinary slings are safe and effective. Some background Stress incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder. It is often observed when a patient coughs,...
Read MoreUrinary incontinence slings and urine leakage
In a nutshell This study is looking at how long patients will be free from urine leaks after urinary sling surgery. It concluded that patients have a probability of being dry for many years after surgery. Some background Stress incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder. It is often...
Read MoreDifferent sling surgery techniques effects on stress urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study looked at the long term effects of sling procedures to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It concluded that single incision sling techniques could improve SUI symptoms and patient quality of life long term. Some background Stress incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder....
Read MoreThe effects of wearing supportive underwear versus pelvic floor muscle training or no treatment in women with stress urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study investigated the use of ready-made supportive underwear (shaper) and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study found that both shaper and PFMT are effective treatment options for SUI. Some background Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss...
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