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Quantitative Evaluation of Female Pelvic Floor Muscle Biomechanics Using Ultrasound Elastography

IEEE Access, 2019
Female pelvic floor dysfunction is a common disease which has become one of the five common chronic diseases threatening women's health. As the supporting structures, pelvic floor muscle is critical to support the pelvic organs, maintain continence, and ...
Lixia Hu, Ling Li, Huifang Wang, Zuyue Bi, Xiao Zhang, Minhua Lu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gut Microbial Signatures Associated With Clinical Remission in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treated With Biologics: A Comprehensive Multi‐Cohort Analysis

United European Gastroenterology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims The relationship between gut microbiota and biological treatment response in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains incompletely understood. We sought to characterize microbial signatures associated with clinical remission and develop a prediction model for clinical remission. Methods We analyzed 16 S rRNA gene sequencing
Qingyang Zheng, Yun Zhong, Haifeng Lian, Jieru Zhuang, Lichun Wang, Jianyong Chen, Huaiming Wang, Hui Wang, Xijie Ye, Zicheng Huang, Keli Yang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comprehensive Survey of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women in Rural Area of Jaipur: Insights from the PFDI-20

International Journal of Physiotherapy
Background: Among women, pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a significant health issue, especially in rural environments where access to healthcare is restricted. Using the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20), this extensive survey evaluated the
Neha Vyas, Madhu Teotia
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Artificial intelligence as a tool for adult men with urinary problems

UroPrecision, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Urinary problems are common among older men. In a Swedish study of men aged 40–80 years, the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) was 24%, but only 4% sought medical care. A Danish survey reported similar prevalence rates, with over 20% of men not discussing their symptoms with anyone.
Per‐Uno Malmström, Emir Majbar, Martin Nilsson, Lena Andersson, Tammer Hemdan, Eugen Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Integral Theory, Pelvic Floor Biomechanics, and Binary Innervation [PDF]

International Neurourology Journal
The pelvic floor biomechanics and sphincter functioning are essential for understanding pelvic floor dysfunction and the pathophysiology of the pelvic organs. The pelvic floor consists of muscles, fascial connections and ligaments.
Jörgen Quaghebeur, Peter Petros, Jean-Jacques Wyndaele, Stefan De Wachter   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effects of COVID‐19 on Voice

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The COVID‐19 pandemic had profound effects on vocal health, impacting both infected individuals, professional voice users and essential workers. The objective of this paper was to explore the multifaceted nature of dysphonia associated with COVID‐19, arising from both direct and indirect consequences of the pandemic.
Mausumi Syamal
wiley   +1 more source

694 PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION IN CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC CONSTIPATION [PDF]

, 1985
Vera Loening‐Baucke, Robert G. Thompson   +1 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

Pregnancy, not childbirth, causes pelvic floor dysfunction [PDF]

, 2000
John M. Grant
openalex   +1 more source

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in the Female Athlete

Current Sports Medicine Reports, 2019
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a term used to describe a variety of disorders involving moderate to severe impairment of the pelvic floor muscles. It can be divided into two broad categories. Relaxing PFD is more common, presenting with urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or pelvic organ prolapse.
Kaina Louis-Charles, Becky Wilcox, Ainsly Wolfinbarger, Kristin Biggie, Carolyn M. Kienstra   +4 more
openaire   +4 more sources