Comparison of child abuse history in patients with and without overactive bladder: a case-control study - Rahmanipur A, Sarmadian R, Salehi B, Yousefichaijan P, Habibi D.
Child abuse is a major global concern in terms of healthcare and social welfare. Child abuse is associated with numerous physical and mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. Overactive bladder (OAB) is a bladder storage functional disease d... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 12, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Beneficial for Overactive Bladder
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 -- For women with overactive bladder (OAB), percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is associated with improvement of symptoms, according to a study published online May 16 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Connor... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Management of use of urinary antimuscarinics and alpha blockers for benign prostatic hyperplasia in older adults at risk of falls: a clinical review - Ilhan B, Erdo ğan T, Topinková E, Bahat G.
PURPOSE: We aimed to outline the existing information and the underlying mechanisms of risk of falls associated with the use of urinary antimuscarinics for overactive bladder (OAB) or alpha-blockers for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in older adults. I... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is overactive bladder?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a 48-year-old woman who just started going through menopause. I feel like I'm handling the hot flashes, sleepless nights and other symptoms OK, but my bladder is going crazy. Sometimes, when I realize I need to go, I can't make it to the bathroom in time. I have started wearing pads because of the leaks. Is this just part of getting older? It's embarrassing. ANSWER: It's possible that you have an overactive bladder.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 30, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Black Patients With Overactive Bladder Less Likely to Receive β3-Adrenoceptor Agonists
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 -- Black individuals are significantly less likely than non-Hispanic White individuals to fill a prescription for aβ3-adrenoceptor agonist for overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online May 24 in JAMA... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 26, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

How Do Symptoms of Cystitis, Overactive Bladder Differ?
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 -- The characteristics of pain, pressure, discomfort, and urgency vary for patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) and those with overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online March 30... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Vaginal Electrical Stimulation, TTNS Both Effective for Overactive Bladder
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 -- Short-term interventions of vaginal electrical stimulation (VS) and transcutaneous tibial nerve electrical stimulation (TTNS) are effective for treating overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) in women, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 5, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Neuromodulation of the Peroneal Nerve Safe for Overactive Bladder
(MedPage Today) -- Electrical transcutaneous neuromodulation (eTNM) of the peroneal nerve led to fewer side effects compared with solifenacin (Vesicare) in the treatment of overactive bladder, a randomized trial showed. Among 76 treatment-naive... (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)
Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN - March 25, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

Cumulative effects of comorbid burden and overactive bladder symptoms on fall risk among older women seeking treatment for urogynecologic conditions - Fisher SR, Halder GE, Lee MJ, Allen L, Kilic GS.
IMPORTANCE: Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome and urinary incontinence, age, and comorbid burden are strong risk factors for falls in women. Less is known about their cumulative effects on fall risk in a urogynecologic population. OBJECTIVE: The pu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

BlueWind Medical Announces Key Milestone as AMA Issues Unique Category III CPT Code for Subfascial Placement of Tibial Neurostimulators
CPT Code establishes a standard reimbursement pathway for the BlueWind System effective January 1, 2024 PARK CITY, Utah, March 8, 2023 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- BlueWind Medical, Ltd., an innovative medical device company that aims t... Devices, Urology, Reimbursement BlueWind Medical, RENOVA iStim, neuromodulation, Overactive Bladder (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - March 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Vaginal Erbium YAG Laser Beneficial for Overactive Bladder Syndrome
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 -- Vaginal Erbium YAG laser is beneficial for postmenopausal women with overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) and vaginal atrophy, according to a study published online Feb. 28 in Menopause. Keerati Chiengthong, M.D., and Suvit... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Anxiety Plus Overactive Bladder Tied to Biopsychosocial Impacts in Women
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 -- Women with overactive bladder (OAB) and at least mild anxiety symptoms report greater psychosocial burdens, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Neurology Urodynamics. William S. Reynolds, M.D., from the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

What can you do for an overactive bladder?
Overactive bladder, or OAB, is a condition that causes a sudden urge to urinate. It affects both men and women. The urge may be difficult to stop, and overactive bladder may lead to the involuntary loss of urine, known as urge incontinence. If you have overactive bladder, you may feel embarrassed, isolate yourself or limit your work and social life. The good news is that a brief evaluation can determine whether there's a specific cause… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 24, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Overactive Bladder: How a Bladder Diary Can Help
A bladder diary tracks your fluid intake and output along with OAB symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Prevalence of Overactive Bladder 6 Percent in Young Adults
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 2023 -- Overactive bladder (OAB) is prevalent in 6.0 percent of young adults and has a negative impact on mental health, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in the International Neurourology Journal. Yu Liang, from the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news