In 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...
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Weight loss surgery is helpful to improve leakage of urine
In 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 MoreSafety and effectiveness of a sling to treat urinary stress incontinence
In 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 MoreA review of treatment for side effects of radical prostatectomy
In 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 MoreThe effect of poor bladder symptoms on sleep and quality of life
In 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...
Read More5 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About An Unappreciated Organ: The Bladder
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...
Read MoreWill onabotulinumtoxinA treatment help an overactive bladder?
In a nutshell This study looked at the use of onabotulinumtoxinA (better known as Botox) to treat an overactive bladder. The study found improvements in bladder symptoms from treatment with onabotulinumtoxinA. Some background Overactive bladder (the need to go to the toilet too often) is often treated with anticholinergics (drugs that block the...
Read MoreComparison of two types of male sling for bladder control after prostate surgery
In a nutshell This study compared adjustable and non-adjustable slings used in males after prostate surgery to help with bladder control. The study found that more patients chose the adjustable type, but no difference was found in symptoms or patient satisfaction between the two types of sling. Some background Surgical removal of the prostate can...
Read MoreSafety of vaginal mesh surgery
In a nutshell The study looked at complications after surgery in women who had a vaginal mesh procedure to treat urinary incontinence (bladder control). It found that 9.8% of women had complications within 5 years of the mesh surgery. Some background Vaginal mesh procedure is a type of surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence...
Read MoreDoes a weight loss program help bladder symptoms in obese women?
In a nutshell This study looked at whether weight loss through diet and exercise improved urinary tract symptoms in overweight/obese women. The study did not find a difference in improvement of urinary symptoms between patients who underwent a weight loss program and those who did not. Some background Urinary incontinence (problems with bladder...
Read MoreGuidelines for the surgical management of female SUI
In a nutshell This study outlined guidelines for the surgical management of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary urine leakage during exertion, sneezing, coughing, lifting or any other physical activity. It has been estimated that the prevalence of SUI could be as high as...
Read MoreFDA News Releases and Signing Up for Alerts
You may not know this but you can get warnings from the FDA on problems with prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs. For example, on August 11, a FDA News Release issued this warning about over-the-counter liquid vitamins that are given to young children and those who cannot swallow pills. “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is...
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