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Pathophysiology of Urinary Incontinence, Voiding Dysfunction, and Overactive Bladder

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2009
Urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction are common forms of pelvic floor dysfunction affecting women. The complex interactions between the nervous system and lower urinary tract anatomy allow for the coordinated functions of urine storage and evacuation.
David D, Rahn, Shayzreen M, Roshanravan
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Biomarkers in lower urinary tract symptoms/overactive bladder

Current Opinion in Urology, 2014
Biomarkers constitute objectively measurable characteristics that can be evaluated as indicators of physiological and pathogenic processes and might be used as diagnostic, prognostic or predictive tools in clinical care. This review examines the availability of biomarkers to treat the dynamic and complex symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB).OAB ...
Tiago, Antunes-Lopes, Célia D, Cruz, Francisco, Cruz, Karl D, Sievert   +3 more
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Comparisons of urodynamic characteristics between female patients with overactive bladder and overactive bladder plus stress urinary incontinence

Urology, 2004
To determine and compare the urodynamic characteristics in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) and patients with OAB plus stress urinary incontinence (OAB+SUI).A total of 120 patients (60 each in OAB and OAB+SUI groups) who underwent urodynamic study between January and April 2003 were recruited.
Long-Yau, Lin, Nan-Hung, Yeh, Ching-Yi, Lin, Bor-Ching, Sheu, Ho-Hsiung, Lin   +4 more
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Prevalence of overactive bladder and urinary incontinence.

The Journal of family practice, 2002
We conducted a cross-sectional study in Italy among men at least 50 years old and women at least 40 years old who consecutively visited their general practitioners. Patients were asked about the frequency of symptoms of overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. A total of 9613 men (mean age, 64.8 years; range, 50-98 years) and 13,365 women (mean age,
Parazzini F., Lavezzari M., Artibani W.
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Peripartum Urinary Incontinence and Overactive Bladder

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) and symptoms of urgency, frequency, and nocturia are prevalent during pregnancy and the postpartum period but often are underestimated. Overactive bladder, including UUI, affects nearly 65% of patients during pregnancy. Postpartum SUI particularly is associated with mood disorders.
Moiuri Siddique, Lisa Hickman, Lauren Giugale   +2 more
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Lower urinary tract symptoms: Overactive bladder syndrome

Independent Nurse, 2018
Linda Nazarko explains why nurses are best placed to help women who suffer from an overactive bladder
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Medical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Retention, and Overactive Bladder

2010
The management of patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction is a challenge. Antimuscarinic drugs represent the first-line treatment in cases of overactive bladder syndrome (OAB). Over the past 10 years, the use of botulinum neurotoxin has revolutionized the treatment of intractable symptoms associated with OAB.
Pesce, Francesco, CERRUTO, Maria Angela
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WORLDWIDE PREVALENCE ESTIMATES OF LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS, OVERACTIVE BLADDER, URINARY INCONTINENCE, AND BLADDER OUTLET OBSTRUCTION

BJU International, 2011
Study Type – Symptom prevalence (prospective cohort) Level of Evidence 1b What’s known on the subject? and What does the study add? Few prevalence studies used current ICS LUTS symptom definitions and to our ...
Debra E, Irwin, Zoe S, Kopp, Barnabie, Agatep, Ian, Milsom, Paul, Abrams   +4 more
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Urinary Incontinence and Overactive Bladder in Patients With Heart Failure

Journal of Urology, 2009
We explored the nature of the relationship between heart failure and urinary symptoms, specifically urinary incontinence and overactive bladder.An 81-item written survey about urinary incontinence, urgency, frequency, nocturia and other symptoms was administered to hospitalized and clinic patients with heart failure.
Mary H, Palmer, Sonya R, Hardin, Carolyn, Behrend, Susan K-R, Collins, Catherine K, Madigan, John R, Carlson   +5 more
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Pharmacologic Management of Urinary Incontinence, Voiding Dysfunction, and Overactive Bladder

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2009
Most drugs used in the treatment of urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction in women modulate neuromuscular transmission in the urethra and bladder. Pharmacotherapy is the mainstay of treatment for overactive bladder. Although several different antimuscarinic medications are available for the treatment of overactive bladder, most have similar ...
Emily K, Saks, Lily A, Arya
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