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Looking for patients with urge incontinence to compare two types of nerve stimulation

Posted by on Feb 24, 2019 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This trial is comparing two types of nerve stimulation in the treatment of urge incontinence. The main outcome to be measured in this trial is a reduction in urgent urination and the occurrence of side effects. This trial is being carried out in California, Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas, USA.  The...

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Treatment of Mixed-type urinary incontinence in women, with propiverine hydrochloride

Treatment of Mixed-type urinary incontinence in women, with propiverine hydrochloride

Posted by on Jun 11, 2018 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study looked at Propiverine Hydrochloride (PH – Aponorm) in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women with mixed type urinary incontinence. It concluded that PH reduced cases of incontinence in both stress and urge urinary incontinence. Some background Mixed urinary incontinence is a mix of stress (SUI –...

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Sacral neuromodulation or Botox: are they effective in urge urinary incontinence

Sacral neuromodulation or Botox: are they effective in urge urinary incontinence

Posted by on Jun 2, 2018 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of sacral modulation and onabotulinumtoxinA on urge incontinence in women. The study concluded that both treatments were effective. Some background Urge incontinence (a sudden urge to urinate that can lead to urine leakage) can have a very negative impact on quality of life. While patients can be...

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Examining nighttime urinary symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

Examining nighttime urinary symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

Posted by on Nov 30, 2016 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined nocturia (waking up in the night to pass urine) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers concluded that nocturia with or without incontinence is common in patients with MS. MS patients with bladder muscle overactivity are more likely to experience nocturia. Some background Nocturia refers to the need...

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Urinary incontinence after childbirth: Vaginal delivery and cesarean section examined

Urinary incontinence after childbirth: Vaginal delivery and cesarean section examined

Posted by on Mar 9, 2016 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effects of child delivery on urinary incontinence. Researchers concluded that vaginal childbirth was associated with an increased risk of long-term urinary incontinence, and preventive measures should be recommended for such women. Some background Childbirth can weaken pelvic-floor muscles and...

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Two years on: TOMS male slings

Two years on: TOMS male slings

Posted by on Feb 24, 2016 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined the long-term effectiveness of the TOMS male sling in treating urinary incontinence following prostate surgery. While urinary symptoms initially improved with the TOMS male sling, researchers concluded that some degree of incontinence can occur after the first year of treatment. Some background Urinary...

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