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Propiverine ER Safe, Effective for Overactive Bladder

06/08/2016

The extended-release formulation of propiverine is "an effective and well-tolerated treatment option" for patients with symptoms of overactive bladder, according to a new study. In addition, the randomized, controlled, multicenter...

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06/08/2016

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Update on Treatments for Overactive Bladder

11/24/2015

Management of overactive bladder often involves behavioral strategies such as fluid schedules, timed voiding, and bladder-holding techniques aided by strengthening the pelvic floor. These strategies are not always adequate, however.

Management of overactive bladder...

11/24/2015

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ACP Recommendations for Recurrent Nephrolithiasis

01/20/2015

Mary Beth Nierengarten

A systematic literature review was conducted to develop a clinical practice guideline for the dietary and pharmacologic management to prevent nephrolithiasis.

A systematic literature review...

01/20/2015

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Treatment of Overactive Bladder with Onabotulinumtoxin-A in Elderly Patients With Central Nervous System Disorders

12/15/2014

Onabotulinumtoxin-A (BoNT-A) is prescribed to treat both overactive bladder (OAB) and urinary incontinence due to detrusor overactivity associated with neurologic conditions in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to treatment...

Onabotulinumtoxin-A (BoNT-A) is...

12/15/2014

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Are Hotter Temperatures Linked to Kidney Stones?

07/10/2014

Sandy Bauers

New study appears to show link between higher daily average temperatures and cases at hospitals and doctors' offices.

New study appears to show link...

07/10/2014

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Liposomal Botulinum Toxin Shows Promise in Treating Refractory Overactive Bladder

05/26/2014

Intravesical instillation of liposomal onabotulinumtoxinA may be a promising, minimally-invasive approach for treatment of refractory overactive bladder, according to a new study.

Intravesical instillation of...

05/26/2014

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Mirabegron Safe and Effective for Overactive Bladder in Older Patients

04/15/2014

Mirabegron offers an alternative to antimuscarinic drugs for older patients with overactive bladder, according to pooled data from several clinical trials.

Mirabegron offers an alternative...

04/15/2014

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Adjuvant Endoscopic Balloon Cryoablation Demonstrates Safety, Efficacy in Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

12/20/2022

Allison Casey

Endoscopic balloon cryoablation was found to be noninferior to a single instillation of intravesical chemotherapy following transurethral resection for non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to results of a phase 2 trial.

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12/20/2022

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Mirabegron Reduces Urinary Frequency, Improves Overactive Bladder Symptoms After Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer

05/23/2022

Janelle Bradley

Mirabergon added to tamsulosin improves frequent urination and overactive bladder symptoms among patients with prostate cancer who received brachytherapy, according to findings from a randomized trial.

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05/23/2022

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Treatment Reduces Urinary Oxalate Excretion in Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1

02/23/2022

Jolynn Tumolo

Urinary oxalate was reduced to normal or near-normal levels in patients with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 after 6 months of treatment, according to study authors.

Urinary oxalate was reduced to...

02/23/2022

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Overdiagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections by Nursing Home Clinicians

01/14/2022

Samantha Matthews

Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.

Findings show an overdiagnosis...

01/14/2022

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NH Staff Intervention Reduces Antibiotic Overprescribing for UTIs

07/30/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

There were fewer antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections (UTIs) per resident in nursing homes where an intervention was implemented to improve UTI education and communication among staff members.

There were fewer antibiotic...

07/30/2021

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More Than a Third of Nursing Home UTIs Involve Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogen

08/20/2020

Researchers found that nine pathogens were behind roughly 90% of all urinary tract infections in nursing homes between 2013 and 2017, according to the National Healthcare Safety Network Long-Term Care Facility Component.

Researchers found that nine...

08/20/2020

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Many Women Over 50 Have Urinary Incontinence, Most Don't Seek Treatment

11/01/2018

Nearly half of women over age 50 report bladder leakage and many say it's a major problem for them, according to a new US survey. ...

Nearly half of women over age 50...

11/01/2018

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Incidence of Urinary Incontinence in OAs With Diabetes

06/22/2018

Presenters of a study at the ADA 2018 Scientific Sessions during the Saturday poster session sought to assess urinary incontinence and related risk factors in older adults with diabetes.

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06/22/2018

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Men With Stress Urinary Incontinence Tend to Delay Surgery for Years

06/14/2018

Men with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) tend to wait years before deciding to have anti-incontinence surgery, according to new research. ...

Men with stress urinary...

06/14/2018

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How Oral Antibiotics Impact Kidney Stone Risk

05/11/2018

A new study examined the risk of kidney stones in patients taking oral antibiotics.

A new study examined the risk...

05/11/2018

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