Pain, 2022 Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) is a common and debilitating disease with poor treatment outcomes. Studies from the Multidisciplinary Approach to the study of chronic Pelvic Pain (MAPP) research network established that IC/BPS ...
A. Schrepf +19 more
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Metabolomics Insights Into Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Interstitial Cystitis [PDF]
, 2014 Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome or bladder pain syndrome, is a chronic lower urinary tract syndrome characterized by pelvic pain, urinary urgency, and increased urinary frequency in the absence of bacterial infection or
Fiehn, Oliver, Kim, Jayoung
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Noninvasive experimental bladder pain assessment in painful bladder syndrome [PDF]
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2016 ObjectiveTo compare bladder sensitivity between patients with pelvic pain and patients who were pain free, undergoing noninvasive, controlled bladder distension via diuresis. We also sought to measure potential mechanisms underlying bladder sensitivity.DesignProspective observational study.SettingCommunity teaching hospital.PopulationReproductive‐age ...
F F, Tu, J N, Kane, K M, Hellman
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An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for the conservative and nonpharmacological management of female pelvic floor dysfunction [PDF]
, 2016 There has been an increasing need for the terminology on the conservative management of female pelvic floor dysfunction to be collated in a clinically based consensus report.This Report combines the input of members and elected nominees of the ...
Abramov, Yoram +14 more
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Urine Oxidative Stress Biomarkers as Novel Biomarkers in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome
Biomedicines, 2022 Both hypoxia and chronic suburothelial inflammation are important pathophysiological findings in patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS).
Yuan-Hong Jiang +4 more
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Recognizing myofascial pelvic pain in the female patient with chronic pelvic pain. [PDF]
, 2012 Myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP) is a major component of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and often is not properly identified by health care providers. The hallmark diagnostic indicator of MFPP is myofascial trigger points in the pelvic floor musculature that ...
Katzman, Wendy B, Pastore, Elizabeth A
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Immune cell profiles of patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome
Journal of Translational Medicine, 2022 Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a disorder characterized by bladder pain upon filling which severely affects quality of life. Clinical presentation can vary.
R. Moldwin +13 more
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Biomedicines, 2022 Background: Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a condition causing bladder inflammation. Urinary biomarkers have been assessed as suitable for the diagnosis and treatment.
Wan-Ru Yu +3 more
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Using therapeutic groups to support women with faecal incontinence. [PDF]
, 2007 In this paper, the authors describe the use of facilitated patient groups, in the management of women with faecal incontinence (FI). Two types of groups are discussed--a psychoeducational group and a psychotherapy group.
Chelvanayagam, Sonya, Stern, J.
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Broaden Horizons: The Advancement of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a debilitating disease that induces mental stress, lower urinary symptoms, and pelvic pain, therefore resulting in a decline in quality of life.
Jin Li, Xianyanling Yi, J. Ai
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