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Prior Authorization for Sacral Nerve Stimulation in the Era of WISeR: Evaluation of U.S. Payer Coverage Policies

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is an established therapy for refractory urinary incontinence, yet the 2025 Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model (WISeR) designated it as requiring mandatory prior authorization. No analysis has examined how U.S.
Thriaksh Rajan, Andre Revnew, David Sheyn, Adonis Hijaz, Ramy Abou Ghayda   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of Perinatal Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Symptoms and Risk Factors: Measurement Properties of the International Consultation on Incontinence—Perinatal Pelvic Health Self‐Assessment Questionnaire (ICIQ‐PPHSAQ)

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To assess the measurement properties of the International Consultation on Incontinence—Perinatal Pelvic Health Self‐Assessment Questionnaire (ICIQ‐PPHSAQ) and to identify symptom subscales for scoring. Design, Setting and Population Two cohorts of perinatal women (antenatal and postnatal) at nine NHS trusts in England completed ICIQ ...
Alan Uren, Anne Fee, Paul Abrams, Kerry Avery, Ewa Sucha, Nick Barrowman, Nichola Bale, Tim Draycott, Mohamed Elhodaiby, Jacq Emkes, Hashim Hashim, Charles Knowles, Kate Lough, Chendrimada Madhu, Kathryn McCarthy, John Norrie, Jen Pinkstone, Sally Soodeen, Karen Ward, Nikki Cotterill   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of stress urinary incontinence with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level in adult women: A cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005–2018) data

Journal of International Medical Research
Objective To examine the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and stress urinary incontinence among women in the United States. Methods This cross-sectional analysis included data from 13,768 female participants of the National Health and
Feng Wu, Mingguo Li, Qing Zhao, Tingjiang Guo, Zhenliang Pan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effect of Pessary Insertion on Pelvic Anatomy: A Prospective Observational Study Using Upright MRI

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the anatomical effect of pessaries in the upright position in women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Design Prospective observational cohort study. Setting Outpatient clinic of our gynaecology department. Population Fifteen POP patients with successful ring‐shaped pessary use.
Annemarie van der Steen, Jaimy A. Simmering, Manon Perik, Frank F. J. Simonis, Frieda van den Noort, Anique T. M. Grob   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of bariatric surgery on urinary incontinence

, 2017
Nurullah Bulbuller,1 Mani Habibi,1,2 Mustafa Yuksel,3 Onur Ozener,1 Mehmet Tahir Oruc,1 Osman Zekai Oner,1 Mehmet Altug Kazak1 1General Surgery Department, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, 2General Surgery Department, Esenler Maternity ...
Yuksel M, Habibi M, Oruc MT, Bulbuller N, Oner OZ, Ozener O, Kazak MA   +6 more
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Empty Versus Full Bladder Protocols in Radiotherapy Planning for Localised Prostate Cancer: A Dosimetric Study

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background When planning prostate radiotherapy, full bladder preparation is widely used to displace bowel and bladder from high‐dose regions but is difficult to reproduce and can prolong workflows. Methods Twenty men with localised prostate cancer ± seminal vesicles underwent CT simulation with full and empty bladders.
Rebecca Louise Nield, Sagar Ramani, David Robert Harry Christie, Ingrid Lois Trono   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A comprehensive review of conservative therapies for female stress urinary incontinence: Advancements, efficacy, and future directions

Current Urology
. Pelvic floor dysfunction poses a significant challenge to women worldwide. Female urinary incontinence is one of the most prevalent types of pelvic floor dysfunctions, affecting at least 50% of females, particularly those who are pregnant or menopausal.
Can Luo, Xiaoyu Niu
doaj   +1 more source

Content validation of the new nursing intervention “0565 – ultrasonography: bladder”

International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To validate the content of the nursing intervention “0565 – ultrasonography: bladder.” Method The content validation study was conducted from September to November 2022, with a sample of 22 specialists who evaluated the components of the nursing intervention “0565 – ultrasonography: bladder,” according to the Nursing Interventions ...
Vítor Monteiro Moraes, Ana Clara de Brito Cruz, Taline Bavaresco, Amália de Fátima Lucena, Cheryl Marie Wagner, Miriam de Abreu Almeida   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

ChatGPT in urogynecology: Comparing large language model responses to human experts

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
In this patient‐rated study, ChatGPT responses to common urogynecology questions were graded more highly for clarity, helpfulness, and reassurance. Findings are exploratory, and large language models should be viewed only as cautious adjuncts to expert care.
Reut Rotem, Craven Simon, Misgav Rottenstreich, Barry A. O'reilly, Adi Y. Weintraub, Orfhlaith E. O'Sullivan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is There a Relationship between Vitamin B12 and Stress Urinary Incontinence?

, 2012
Objective: Pelvic floor, which includes collagen, elastin, and smooth muscle, is very important in preventing urinary incontinence (UI). Studies suggest that vitamin B12 is involved in collagen synthesis.
Eskiyurt, Nurten, Kesiktas, Nur, Karan, Ayse, Gungor, Funda, Erkan, Habibe, Yalcin, Onay   +5 more
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