The adrenal glands-which are also called suprarenal glands-are part of the endocrine system and are found on the top of each kidney. How the endocrine system hormones work Hormones secreted from glands of the endocrine system travel in the bloodstream to target cells. Target cells have receptors that are specific to each hormone. The hormones and receptors...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at urinary tract infections (UTIs) one year after a sling procedure to treat incontinence. The study found that 21% of women who underwent a sling procedure had a UTI within a year. Some background UTI is an infection of the urethra (tube which carries urine from bladder to outside the body) and bladder....
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the effect of a mid-urethral sling on mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). Researchers found that this sling surgery is effective in patients with MUI not controlled by exercises and medication. Some background Mixed urinary incontinence is the leakage of urine when coughing or sneezing (stress continence) and an...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at the factors that made a mobile app successful in helping women with stress urinary incontinence. The study found that app-based treatment is useful in women interested in and who have high expectations of using the app. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common problem among women. It may cause...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study reviewed the results of 8 studies that compared mirabegron (Betmiga) with placebo (a control drug with no active effect) and tolterodine (Detrol) to treat an overactive bladder (OAB). The study found that mirabegron was a safe and effective treatment option for OAB. Some background OAB refers to a collection of symptoms...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared outcomes of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) between postpartum (PP – after childbirth) and non-postpartum (non-PP) women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI – leakage of urine). The study found that PFMT benefited PP women more than non-PP women. Some background Stress urinary incontinence...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at the use of a sling (material used to support the bladder and other pelvic organs) to treat recurrent stress urinary incontinence (rSUI – leaking urine when straining) and intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD – weakness in a muscle that controls the bladder). The study found that an adjustable sling helped...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined if bariatric surgery (surgery to help lose weight) helped obese women with urinary incontinence (UI – leaking urine). The study found that weight loss surgery improved UI and other bladder/pelvic floor symptoms. Some background Obesity affects more than a third of women in the United States. The extra weight...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at the use of a surgical sling to treat urinary stress incontinence (USI – leakage of urine from the bladder when coughing or straining). The study found that the MiniArc sling continues to be safe and effective after 5 years. Some background USI is a common problem, especially among middle-aged and older...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study reviewed the research on bladder problems in patients who had radical prostatectomy (RP – complete removal of their prostate). The review found that retention (holding too much urine) and incontinence (unable to hold urine) were common problems in men after RP but can be treated in a number of ways. Some background...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The study looked at how bladder symptoms and bladder control affect sleep and fatigue (tiredness). The research found that poor sleep and tiredness were more present in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) and made symptoms worse. Some background Overactive bladder can cause sleep disturbance by waking during the night to use the...
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Because of its lowly role in the human body, we think about our bladders only when something is going wrong or when we have to go really, really badly. So, November has been set aside as Bladder Health Awareness month. Here is a short review of bladder anatomy and function as well as common problems that can happen. Your bladder is connected to your...
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