Vaginal mesh scandal: New evidence reveals further failings
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2w ago
New evidence of the failings of the material at the center of the vaginal mesh scandal has been revealed by a major study by researchers at the University of Sheffield ..read more
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Low-impact yoga and exercise found to help older women manage urinary incontinence
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2M ago
Older women struggling with urinary incontinence can benefit from regular, low-impact exercise, with yoga as well as stretching and strengthening showing benefits in a new study published Aug. 27 in Annals of Internal Medicine ..read more
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Low-frequency rTMS improves urinary incontinence after stroke
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2M ago
Four weeks of low-frequency repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) positively impacts poststroke urinary incontinence, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in Scientific Reports ..read more
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Case study showcases effectiveness of multimodality approaches for diagnosing hydrocephalus
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2M ago
A recent case report published in Cyborg Bionic Systems details the diagnosis of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) using multimodality diagnostic approaches, highlighting significant advancements in medical diagnostics and patient care. The study conducted by a team of researchers from Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China, presents a comprehensive case study of a 68-year-old male patient diagnosed with iNPH, showcasing the effectiveness of these advanced diagnostic techniques ..read more
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Misinformation gets more engagement in TikTok videos about urogynecologic conditions
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3M ago
Physicians may still be the most trusted source for health information, but more and more people scroll through social media before scheduling with a doctor's office ..read more
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New medication for stress urinary incontinence? Investigational drug shows promise
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4M ago
An investigational medication designated TAS-303 shows efficacy and safety in treatment of women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), reports a placebo-controlled clinical trial in the August issue of The Journal of Urology ..read more
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Postpartum urinary incontinence linked to mental health
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4M ago
A UT Southwestern Medical Center study of hundreds of underserved women has shown that depression and anxiety, in addition to physical factors such as a higher body mass index and previous births, are associated with lingering postpartum urinary incontinence. The findings, published in Urogynecology, shine a spotlight on these conditions that can carry stigmas but are largely treatable, researchers say ..read more
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Atlanta-based founder seeks to help women gain control over incontinence
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5M ago
Urinary incontinence affects millions of women, especially those in the senior age bracket. According to the Mayo Clinic, as many as 50% of women experience some form of leakage, and that number rises to around 75% in women over the age of 65 ..read more
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You don't have to live with pelvic pain
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5M ago
Pelvic health is crucial to a woman's overall well-being but is often misunderstood or overlooked. When symptoms such as urinary incontinence, pain or discomfort, or pain during intercourse occur, they are dismissed as a byproduct of pregnancy and childbirth or just something that comes with age like arthritis ..read more
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Pelvic health problems are a common experience for women—why many don't get the help they need
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6M ago
Pelvic health problems—such as bladder and bowel leaks, pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding or vaginal prolapse—are a common experience for women. Yet despite how common these issues are and the serious effect they can have on a woman's life, research shows that most women don't seek help from their doctor ..read more
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