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Recent advances of non‐invasive sensors for smart wearable respiratory monitoring

VIEW, EarlyView.
Respiration contains rich physiological and pathological information, making it one of the most fundamental and continuous vital signs. Respiration monitoring is a non‐invasive and simple, but incredibly powerful, tool for assessing health, managing disease, and tracking fitness.
Jianhui Chen, Baoxiang Yang, Chang Peng, Bao Yang, Licheng Zhou, Zhenyu Jiang, Zejia Liu, Yiping Liu, Liqun Tang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in primiparae two years after cesarean section: cross-sectional study

São Paulo Medical Journal
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE There is uncertainty in the literature regarding the theory that obstetric events and pelvic floor injuries give rise to lower risk of subsequent urinary incontinence among women delivering via cesarean section than among women ...
Angélica Mércia Pascon Barbosa, Gabriela Marini, Fernanda Piculo, Cibele Vieira Cunha Rudge, Iracema Mattos Paranhos Calderon, Marilza Vieira Cunha Rudge   +5 more
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Role of Radiofrequency (Votiva, InMode) in Pelvic Floor Restoration

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2019
Background:. Postpartum pelvic floor disorders are estimated to impact 24% of women in the United States. This study describes the use of a radiofrequency device (Votiva, InMode) for postpartum pelvic floor restoration using an electrostimulator to ...
Erez Dayan, MD, Henry Ramirez, MD, Lacy Westfall, RN, Spero Theodorou, MD   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Learning with the Amerindians: the evaluation of pelvic floor disorders among indigenous women who live in the Xingu Indian Park,Brazil [PDF]

, 2008
Objective: to evaluate the pelvic floor muscles and the incidence of pelvic organ prolapse among indigenous women who live in Xingu Indian Park, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Methods: observational study with 377 indigenous women, mean age 31+/-15 years,
Claudia Cristina Takano, Maita M. Araujo, Manoel Joã, Marair Gracio Ferreira Sartori   +3 more
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The Role of Vaginal Oestrogen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Does It Have Any Impact on Perioperative Outcomes? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to 50% of postmenopausal women, negatively impacting sexual function and quality of life. While surgery remains the primary treatment, increasing attention has been given to perioperative vaginal oestrogen therapy and its potential impact on surgical outcomes.
Gilda Sicilia, Salvatore Giovanni Vitale, Maurizio Nicola D'Alterio, Stefania Saponara, Francesco Scicchitano, Anna Maria Fulghesu, Rossella E. Nappi, Stefano Angioni   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Imaging of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology
The pelvic floor, which is divided into anterior, middle, and posterior compartments, receives support from muscles, endopelvic fascia, and ligaments that support the pelvic organs and prevent organ prolapse.
Anu Eapen, Aisha Lakhani, Sneha Hiriyanna, Shobiga Natarajan, Goldwin H. Cecil, Kurian Eapen, Nithish Pravin, Saloni Yadav, Betty Simon, Anuradha Chandramohan   +9 more
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A Core Outcome Set to Guide Future Research on Caesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy: COSCAR Consensus Study

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To develop a core outcome set (COS) for research on caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy (CSEP) treatment. Design Consensus development study. Setting International. Population Healthcare professionals, researchers, patient advocates, or individuals with lived experience of CSEP.
Simrit Nijjar, Ilan E. Timor‐Tritsch, Andrea Kaelin Agten, Jin Li, Krystle Y. Chong, Munira Oza, Rosanna Acklom, Francesco D'antonio, Lan N. Vuong, Ben Mol, Cecilia Bottomley, Davor Jurkovic   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transperineal ultrasound versus digital palpation: Identifying key parameters for objective pelvic floor muscle contraction assessment

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Transperineal ultrasound demonstrates high reproducibility and objectivity in evaluating pelvic floor muscle contractility. When integrated with digital palpation, it enhances functional assessment and facilitates standardized, imaging‐based strategies for individualized pelvic floor muscle training in clinical practice.
Yun Lin, Honghong Pan, Yupeng Chen, Chenshan Dong, Yijia Luo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of intravaginal vibratory versus electric stimulation on the pelvic floor muscles: A randomized clinical trial

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X, 2019
Introduction: According to the International Urogynecological Association and International Continence Society people with normal pelvic floor muscle function should have the ability to voluntarily and involuntarily contract and relax these muscles ...
Marina P. Rodrigues, Lia J.F. Barbosa, Luciana L. Paiva, Suzana Mallmann, Paulo R.S. Sanches, Charles F. Ferreira, José G.L. Ramos   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Altered resting state neuromotor connectivity in men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: A MAPP: Research Network Neuroimaging Study. [PDF]

, 2015
Brain network activity associated with altered motor control in individuals with chronic pain is not well understood. Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a debilitating condition in which previous studies have revealed altered ...
Apkarian, A Vania, Asavasopon, Skulpan, Ashe-McNalley, Cody, Clauw, Daniel J, Cosand, Louise, Deutsch, Georg, Farmer, Melissa A, Harris, Richard E, Johnson, Kevin A, Kilpatrick, Lisa A, Kirages, Daniel J, Kutch, Jason J, Labus, Jennifer S, Mackey, Sean C, Mayer, Emeran A, Mullins, Chris, Ness, Timothy J, Rana, Manku, Yani, Moheb S   +18 more
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