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Stimulation of the tibial nerve: a protocol for a multicentred randomised controlled trial for urinary problems associated with Parkinson’s disease—STARTUP [PDF]
Introduction Parkinson’s disease is the second most common chronic neurodegenerative condition with bladder dysfunction affecting up to 71%. Symptoms affect quality of life and include urgency, frequency, hesitancy, nocturia and incontinence.
Booth, Jo +10 more
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Abstract Objectives Recognizing bowel dysfunction and toilet training issues can be challenging due to conflicting information about what is normal. This study aims to provide an overview of toilet training practices and bowel habits in healthy children up to 4 years. Methods This study among 6850 parent–child pairs was part of the Generation R Study—a
Demi Huijgen +4 more
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The relationship between the quality of life and the seveity and type of incontinence of women with urinary incontinence [PDF]
Background and purpose: Urinary incontinence is a common health problem in women that affects their quality of life. The aim of the present study was to compare the quality of life in different types of urinary incontinence in women.
Salome Peivandi +5 more
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Background: Urinary incontinence affects between 25% and 45% of women. The availability and quality of services is variable and inequitable, but our understanding of the drivers is incomplete. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to model patient,
Rebecca S Geary +8 more
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Studies on risk factors for urinary incontinence in Swedish female twins [PDF]
Approximately half of all women in industrialized countries will experience urinary incontinence during their lifetime. Even though urinary incontinence is not a life threatening disease, it often has severe implications for daily function, social ...
Tettamanti, Giorgio
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Functional constipation in children and young adults with Prader–Willi syndrome
Abstract Objectives Prader–Willi Syndrome (PWS) is characterized by hyperphagia, endocrinopathies, and gastrointestinal abnormalities. Clinical concerns about constipation and fecal incontinence (FI) are common, but no studies to date have clear data on functional defecation disorders in children with PWS.
Melinda J. Pierce +3 more
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Urinary ATP as an indicator of infection and inflammation of the urinary tract in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms [PDF]
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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Borrelia and Genital Lichen Sclerosus: A Critical Review of the Evidence
ABSTRACT Background Lichen sclerosus (LSc) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that primarily affects the genitalia. Growing evidence supports chronic occlusive urine exposure as the principal pathogenic driver, though other mechanisms, including mechanical irritation, hormonal influences, autoimmunity, and infection, have been proposed.
Liang Zhi Wong +4 more
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Prevalence of Anal Incontinence and Constipation in Female Patients with Urinary Incontinence
Objective: To investigate the prevalence of anal incontinence and constipation in patients with urinary incontinence. Materials and Methods: Adult female patients who presented with the complaint of urinary incontinence were evaluated with anal ...
Musa Saraçoğlu +2 more
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