In a nutshell This study compared the effects of high versus low-intensity exercise in overweight female patients with overactive bladder (OAB). The authors found that high-intensity exercise, but not low, decreased body fat and improved OAB symptoms for these patients. Some background OAB is a condition where a patient persistently...
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Safety and effectiveness of a rechargeable sacral neuromodulation device
In a nutshell This study looks at the safety and effectiveness of a rechargeable neuromodulation device. It concluded that the device was still effective for overactive bladder (OAB) after 1 year. It also found that patients found the recharging process satisfactory. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate....
Read MoreCan overactive bladder medication improve female sexual function?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of overactive bladder (OAB) medication on female sexual function. It concluded that treatment of OAB with medication could improve female sexual function. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (inability to hold on to...
Read MoreOveractive bladder and nerve stimulation
In a nutshell This study compared two types of nerve stimulation in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). It concluded that both types are effective for improving OAB symptoms and quality of life. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (inability to hold on to...
Read MoreIs moxibustion safe and effective for overactive bladder?
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of moxibustion for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). This study concluded that OAB symptoms were improved with moxibustion treatment. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (inability to hold on to...
Read MoreCost effective drugs for overactive bladder
In a nutshell This study looked at the long term value for money of two drugs for Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB). It concluded that Mirabegron (Myrbetriq) is more value for money than Tolterodine (Detrol). Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence...
Read MorePelvic floor muscle training for women with overactive bladder syndrome?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training in women with overactive bladder syndrome (OAB). This study concluded that pelvic floor muscle training did not improve OAB symptoms in women. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (unable to...
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