In a nutshell This study investigated whether certain patient characteristics affect treatment success with OnabotA (onabotulinumtoxin-A, botulinum toxin A, or Botox) for overactive bladders. The researchers concluded that gender and symptom severity were reliable predictors of treatment success. Some background Bladder muscle over-activity is...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of coffee consumption on urinary symptoms. The authors concluded that high caffeine intake is associated with increased urinary frequency and urgency. Some background It is believed that high caffeine intake can cause or exacerbate urinary incontinence. However, evidence to this effect is mixed, with...
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In a nutshell This long-term study examined the safety and effectiveness of botulinum toxin A (onabotulinumtoxinA, OnabotA, or Botox) in the treatment of urinary incontinence in patients with overactive bladders. Researchers concluded that OnabotA consistently improves urinary incontinence due to bladder muscle over-activity. Some background...
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The following guidelines provide clinical recommendations on the treatment of urinary incontinence in women. For the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (the involuntary leakage of urine with a physical activity such as coughing or sneezing), the American College of Physicians recommends first-line treatment with pelvic floor muscle training...
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