Urinary ATP as an indicator of infection and inflammation of the urinary tract in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) is a neurotransmitter and inflammatory cytokine implicated in the pathophysiology of lower urinary tract disease. ATP additionally reflects microbial biomass thus has potential as a surrogate marker of urinary
A Kupelian +39 more
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URINARY INCONTINENCE AMONG WOMEN AFTER MULTIPLE PREGNANCIES
The Rehabilitation Journal, 2017 Objective: The purpose of the current study was to look into the occurrence of symptoms of Stress and Urge Urinary Incontinence among women following multiple pregnancies, and the association of gravidity and age with severity of urinary ...
Anam Aftab +3 more
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Prevalence of urinary incontinence in Iranian women: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2019 Introduction: Urinary incontinence is one of the priorities in the field of health because it has a significant impact on quality of life. Women with incontinence problem usually live in silence.
Fahimeh Rashidi +3 more
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Pelvic floor disorders in gynecological malignancies. An overlooked problem? [PDF]
, 2018 Cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vulvar, and vaginal cancers affect women of a broad age spectrum. Many of these women are still sexually active when their cancer is diagnosed.
Bodean, Oana M. +7 more
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The Anatomical Pathogenesis of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women
Medicina, 2022 Stress urinary incontinence is a common disease in middle-aged and elderly women, which seriously affects the physical and mental health of the patients.
Xunguo Yang +9 more
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The association between lower urinary tract symptoms and falls: forming a theoretical model for a research agenda [PDF]
, 2017 Background: There is a well-recognised association between falls and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in older adults, with estimates of odd ratios for falls in the presence of LUTS ranging between 1.5 and 2.3. Falls and LUTS are both highly prevalent
Booth, Joanne +7 more
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Strategic Design of Soft Actuators in Translational Medical Robotics for Human‐Centered Healthcare
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Soft robotics enables biocompatible, compliant medical devices, but clinical translation requires design‐driven engineering beyond materials. This perspective reviews implantable, surgical, and wearable systems by actuation mechanism, highlighting how optimized architectures and integration improve mechanical interfacing, adaptability, and durability ...
Ho Jun Jin +3 more
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Bladder Calculus Formation and Recurrent Stress Incontinence Subsequent to Stamey'S Operation
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2005 Objective: We present a case of bladder calculus formation and recurrent urinary stress incontinence following Stamey's operation. Case Report: A 59-year-old woman had stress urinary incontinence and underwent Stamey's operation (needle suspension of the
Jen-Ruei Chen +5 more
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The surgical point of view of the geriatric patient — Urinary incontinence [PDF]
, 2018 Summary: Background: Urinary incontinence is one of the most frequent diseases in the ageing population. The aim of this manuscript is to present the current knowledge on urinary incontinence regarding (i) prevalence, (ii) pathogenesis, (iii) types, (iv)
Klingler, H. +3 more
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Women’s pelvic floor muscle strength and urinary and anal incontinence after childbirth: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVE To analyse pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS) and urinary and anal incontinence (UI and AI) in the postpartum period. METHOD Cross-sectional study carried out with women in their first seven months after child birth.
Abrams P +35 more
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