Zydus Lifesciences launches generic drug for overactive bladder in US market
Zydus is among the first suppliers to launch the generic version of Mirabegron extended-release tablets (USP 25 mg) in the US market. The company is also preparing to launch the 50 mg tablets in the market. Mirabegron is indicated for the treatment of Overactive Bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and urinary frequency. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - April 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Device Beneficial in Overactive Bladder
TUESDAY, April 2, 2024 -- For patients with overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, a wearable, smartphone-controlled, rechargeable transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) device is efficacious and safe, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 2, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Multicomponent Intervention Aids Quality of Life With Overactive Bladder
FRIDAY, March 22, 2024 -- A multicomponent intervention improves health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for women with moderate-to-severe overactive bladder, according to a study published online March 13 in JAMA Network Open. Satoshi Funada,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Overactive Bladder Aided by Cognitive Therapy Overactive Bladder Aided by Cognitive Therapy
A randomized study of a multipart cognitive-based intervention for women with overactive bladder showed improvement in health-related quality of life.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology Source Type: news

Food Insecurity Correlated to Higher Risk for Overactive Bladder
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 -- There is a strong positive correlation between food insecurity and the prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online Jan. 29 in Frontiers in Nutrition. Yunfei Xiao, M.D., from Sichuan... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 5, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Columbus startup raises $22M to launch wearable bladder control device
“This new capital will jump-start the highly anticipated launch of Vivally, which sets a new standard for (overactive bladder) care," Avation co-founder and CEO Jill Schiaparelli said. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - February 6, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Carrie Ghose Source Type: news

In OAB, Nocturnal Urinary Frequency Tied to Bruises, Fractures From Falls
FRIDAY, Feb. 2, 2024 -- For patients with overactive bladder (OAB), increasing nocturnal urination frequency is a common risk factor for falls with bruises and fractures, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 2, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Can Distinguish Cystitis From OAB
MONDAY, Jan. 8, 2024 -- Serum neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can help differentiate interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) from overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online Nov. 8 in BMC Urology. Hanwei Ke,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Real-world evidence for risk factors of bruises and fractures from falls in patients with overactive bladder: a medical record analysis - Miyajima S, Omaru T, Ishii T, Arima H, Shibata Y, Izaki T, Haga N.
AIM: To identify the risk factors for bruises and fractures from falls in patients with overactive bladder (OAB). METHODS: We evaluated 1136 patients with OAB and aged ≥50 years who visited our hospital. Age, sex, frequency of nocturnal urination, ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Digital Assistant Helps Ease an Overactive Bladder Digital Assistant Helps Ease an Overactive Bladder
A digital tool may represent a more accessible and less expensive alternative to pelvic floor therapy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - January 3, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Overactive Bladder Not Tied to Sleep Disturbance, Fatigue, or Depression
TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2024 -- Overall, patients with overactive bladder (OAB) do not have worse sleep disturbance, fatigue, or depression scores than the general population, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Neurourology and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 2, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Bidirectional Relationship Seen Between Overactive Bladder, Poor Sleep
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 -- There is a bidirectional relationship between overactive bladder (OAB) and poor sleep patterns, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in BMC Urology.Zechao Lu, from Sun Yat-sen University in Shenzhen, China, and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Pelvic Floor Muscle Training No Better Than Bladder Training for Overactive Bladder
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 -- For women with overactive bladder symptoms, supervised pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) does not provide additional improvement over bladder training, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in Neurourology... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 2, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Can a Drug for Overactive Bladder Prevent Heart Failure? Can a Drug for Overactive Bladder Prevent Heart Failure?
Repurposing mirabegron, a drug used to treat overactive bladder disease, did not significantly change left ventricular mass index or diastolic function in pre –heart failure structural heart disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - September 21, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Overactive Bladder Symptoms Common With Pelvic Organ Prolapse
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 -- Seven in 10 women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) report overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, according to a study published online July 13 in the International Journal of Women ’s Health. Komkrit Aimjirakul, M.D., from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 5, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news