Comparison of outcomes between pessary use and surgery for symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse: A prospective self-controlled study [PDF]
Investigative and Clinical Urology, 2022 Purpose: We compared the degree of pelvic floor symptom improvement between pessary use and prolapse surgery. Materials and Methods: Pessary-naïve women who elected prolapse surgery were enrolled and used a pessary preoperatively (for ≥7 days and ≤30 ...
Brian J. Linder +7 more
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Effectiveness of Fluid and Caffeine Modifications on Symptoms in Adults With Overactive Bladder: A Systematic Review [PDF]
International Neurourology Journal, 2023 Overactive bladder (OAB) is prevalent in men and women and negatively impacts physical and psychological health. Fluid and caffeine intake modifications, which are lifestyle modification interventions, are simple methods to manage OAB.
Jeongok Park +5 more
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Efficacy and Safety of DA-8010, a Novel M3 Antagonist, in Patients With Overactive Bladder: A Randomized, Double-Blind Phase 2 Study [PDF]
International Neurourology Journal, 2022 Purpose DA-8010 is a novel muscarinic M3 receptor antagonist with significant selectivity for bladder over salivary gland in preclinical studies. We evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of DA-8010 in overactive bladder (OAB) patients.
Hee Seo Son +12 more
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Efficacy of adding mirabegron to alpha-adrenoreceptor blocker in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia with persistent overactive bladder symptoms: A prospective study [PDF]
Investigative and Clinical Urology, 2020 Purpose: To compare the efficacies of mirabegron 50 mg addition after alpha-adrenoreceptor blocker in terms of reducing storage symptoms in patients with BPH.
Se Yun Kwon +3 more
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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Bridging Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Vibegron in Treating Korean Patients With Overactive Bladder [PDF]
International Neurourology Journal, 2023 Purpose Vibegron, a novel, potent β3 agonist, has been approved for clinical use in overactive bladder (OAB) treatment in Japan and the Unites States. We performed a bridging study to investigate the efficacy and safety of a daily 50-mg vibegron (code ...
Jung Hyun Shin +11 more
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Comprehensive Review of Effective Application of Questionnaires for Clinical Research on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms With Translation and Cultural Adaptation to the Korean Language [PDF]
International Neurourology Journal, 2020 Lower urinary tract symptoms are highly prevalent and closely related to patients’ quality of life. Clinical research on urologic disease is essential for accumulating evidence on patient management; however, the major obstacle is converting patients ...
Jungyo Suh, Seung-June Oh, Sung Yong Cho
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Maximum Voided Volume Is a Better Clinical Parameter for Bladder Capacity Than Maximum Cystometric Capacity in Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Prospective Cohort Study [PDF]
International Neurourology Journal, 2022 Purpose Bladder capacity is an important parameter in the diagnosis of lower urinary tract dysfunction. We aimed to determine whether the maximum bladder capacity (MCC) measured during a urodynamic study was affected by involuntary detrusor contraction ...
Min Hyuk Kim +3 more
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Clinical application of intravesical botulinum toxin type A for overactive bladder and interstitial cystitis [PDF]
Investigative and Clinical Urology, 2020 After decades of clinical and basic science research, the clinical application of botulinum toxin A (Botox) in urology has been extended to neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO), idiopathic detrusor overactivity, refractory overactive bladder (OAB ...
Jing-Liang Chen , Hann-Chorng Kuo
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Efficacy and tolerability of mirabegron compared with solifenacin for children with idiopathic overactive bladder: A preliminary study [PDF]
Investigative and Clinical Urology, 2021 Purpose: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of mirabegron and solifenacin in pediatric patients with idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB) and to identify factors affecting OAB symptom improvement after treatment.
Seong Cheol Kim +8 more
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Friction underwear for ease of pulling down in elderly patients with overactive bladder: A prospective randomized control trial [PDF]
Investigative and Clinical Urology, 2019 Purpose: Friction underwear was developed by adding small silicon dots in front of the underwear to decrease the time for pulling down underwear in elderly patients with urge incontinence.
Jae Hyung You +5 more
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