Medical News Today: Overactive bladder in men: What causes it and how is it treated?
Overactive bladder is a urinary disorder that can affect men and women. What are the causes in men and can lifestyle changes or medical treatments help? (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology / Nephrology Source Type: news

Depressive Disorders Up With Antimuscarinics for OAB
Increased risk for women with overactive bladder syndrome receiving antimuscarinics (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - April 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Family Medicine, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Urology, Journal, Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Best treatments for an overactive bladder
Learn about different treatment options for an overactive bladder, such as dietary and lifestyle changes. Also learn how to monitor an overactive bladder. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology / Nephrology Source Type: news

Medical News Today: How to manage nocturia: Treating an overactive bladder at night
In this article, we look at the causes of nocturia, which causes frequent urination at night. Learn about how to prevent it and get a good night's sleep. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology / Nephrology Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Best medications to treat overactive bladder
In this article, learn about the initial treatments for an overactive bladder, which medications may be used, and what further treatment may help. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology / Nephrology Source Type: news

Drug for overactive bladder linked to depression
A recent study found a drug used to treat overactive bladder in women significantly increased the risk of developing depression within three years. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - April 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Overactive bladder drug linked with increased risk of depression
(Wiley) A recent study found that women with overactive bladder who received antimuscarinics were 38 percent more likely to be diagnosed with depressive disorder within the next three years than those who did not receive antimuscarinics. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 5, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Drug Tied to Dementia Risk Overprescribed to Seniors
Lower cost might help drive doctors' choice, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dementia, Overactive Bladder, Seniors' Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Drug Tied to Dementia Risk Overprescribed to Seniors: Study
Lower cost might help drive doctors' choice, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dementia, Overactive Bladder, Seniors' Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Drug Tied to Dementia Risk Overprescribed to Seniors: Study
THURSDAY, March 30, 2017 -- A drug linked to a raised risk of dementia is taken by millions of older Americans who have an overactive bladder, researchers say. More than one-quarter of patients with the urinary problem had been prescribed the drug... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 30, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Overactive bladder: Signs and symptoms
What is an overactive bladder and are there any risk factors? When should a doctor be consulted and can lifestyle changes or medication help as treatments? (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 30, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology / Nephrology Source Type: news

Concern over high US prescribing levels of common drug linked to dementia
A new analysis raises concern over high prescription rates in the USA of a common drug used to treat overactive bladder. The drug, oxybutynin, when taken orally, is consistently linked with cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly. The analysis shows that oxybutynin, is prescribed in more than a quarter of cases of overactive bladder (27.3%), even though other more suitable drugs are available. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 27, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news

Better Adherence With Mirabegron in Patients With Overactive Bladder Better Adherence With Mirabegron in Patients With Overactive Bladder
Patients with overactive bladder (OAB) are more likely to obtain and keep using mirabegron versus antimuscarinic agents, according to a retrospective study in UK clinical practice.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - March 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Tags: Urology News Source Type: news

Axonics wins Health Canada nod for rechargeable sacral neuromod system
Axonics Modulation Technologies said today it won Health Canada approval for its rechargeable Sacral Neuromodulation System designed to treat overactive bladder, fecal incontinence and urinary retention. The Irvine, Calif.-based company said it expects to be treating patients with the device during the 1st quarter of this year. “The Health Canada approval provides Axonics with another important marketing approval. Along with our European CE mark, it gives us the ability to sell our r-SNM System in 2 large international territories. Additionally, we anticipate IDE clearance from the US FDA to treat patients in the U...
Source: Mass Device - January 5, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Regulatory/Compliance Axonics Modulation Technologies Source Type: news

MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for December 16, 2016
Say hello to MassDevice +5, a bite-sized view of the top five medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 5 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry. Get this in your inbox everyday by subscribing to our newsletters.   5. Milestone Scientific prices $3m round Milestone Scientific‘s today priced an upcoming offering, looking to raise approximately $3 million. The Livingston, N.J.-based company said it plans to offer 2 million shares of common s...
Source: Mass Device - December 16, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: MassDevice Tags: Blog Plus 5 Source Type: news