http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Urinary+Incontinence%2FOveractive+Bladder/Article/list/45218 Treatment and research news and developments about urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and other voiding dysfunctions. 2009-11-21T23:19:46Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Signs-of-Urinary-Stones-May-Be-Hard-to-Detect-in-C/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/641477?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 In children younger than 8 years of age, the origin of recurrent abdominal pain may be overlooked and ineffective procedures performed, without consideration of urolithiasis, according to a study completed in Italy and published online Nov. 9 in Pediatrics. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641477/depression2.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641477null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Endocrinology/Targeted-Therapies-in-Diabetic-Nephropathy-Examine/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/640322?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase activation appears to play a role in numerous changes associated with early kidney disease seen in type 1 diabetes, according to research published online Oct. 23 in Endocrinology. 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/640322/kidney2.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/640322null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Primary-Care-and-Urology-BPH-Management-Compared/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/640417?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 The evaluation and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia by primary care physicians is less rigorous than evaluation and treatment by urologists, according to a study in the November issue of The Journal of Urology. 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/640417/prostate.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/640417null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Enews/Psychiatric-disorders-sexual-trauma-associated-wit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638256?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Depression, anxiety disorders, and sexual trauma appear to be risk factors in lower urinary tract symptoms such as incontinence and overactive bladder, according to a recent study. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/452009/638256null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Enews/Continence-association-advocates-for-stricter-stan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638257?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 The National Association for Continence (NAFC) is calling for stricter health care standards for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence and prolapse in women. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/452009/638257null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Low-Vitamin-D-Linked-to-End-Stage-Renal-Disease/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/638660?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Vitamin D deficiency may explain the increased risk of end-stage renal disease found in non-Hispanic blacks, according to research published online Oct. 29 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/452009/638660/dialysis.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/452009/638660null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/October-2009-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/638323?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/452009/638323null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Nerve-growth-factor-level-may-be-marker-for-neurog/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637937?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Nerve growth factor levels in urine could prove a useful biomarker for interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome and neurogenic overactive bladder. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/442009/637937null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Multidrug-therapy-effective-in-neurogenic-bladder/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637945?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Alpha-blockers, tricyclic antidepressants, or both can improve compliance, lower pressures at bladder capacity, and improve reflux, incontinence, and detrusor overactivity in neurogenic bladder patients. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/442009/637945null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Majority-of-nocturia-patients-have-nocturnal-polyu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637925?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 A study shows that most patients with nocturia have nocturnal polyuria, which is consistent with other studies showing that overproduction of urine at night is a major contributory factor to nocturia in about 80% of patients. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/442009/637925null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Surgery-for-incontinence-The-pendulum-has-swung/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637922?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Over the course of a decade, the therapeutic pendulum in treating urinary incontinence in women swung dramatically from needle suspension and anterior urethropexy to collagen injections and back again to suspension procedures with no sound clinical trials driving the move to either approach. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/442009/637922null XML http://urologytimes.modernmedicine.com/urologytimes/Urinary+Incontinence%2FOveractive+Bladder/Majority-of-nocturia-patients-have-nocturnal-polyu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638690?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Drs. Shlomo Raz and Ja-Hong Kim discuss recent advances in the treatment of stress incontinence. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/452009/638690null REMOTE http://urologytimes.modernmedicine.com/urologytimes/Inflammation+and+Infection/Research-points-to-expanding-role-of-botulinum-tox/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638689?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 In this podcast, Dr. Phil Hanno interviews Dr. Michael Chancellor on the potential role of botulinum toxin in urology. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/452009/638689null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Research-points-to-expanding-role-of-botulinum-tox/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637943?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 In this interview, Michael B. Chancellor, MD, discusses using botulinum toxin for treating overactive bladder, BPH, interstitial cystitis, and other conditions. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/442009/637943null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Enews/Stem-regenerative-cells-shows-feasibility-as-SUI-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636246?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Stem and regenerative cells from autologous fat tissue can be safely used to treat stress urinary incontinence, according to findings from a small study by Japanese researchers. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/432009/636246null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Antibiotic-Prophylaxis-May-Halt-UTI-Recurrence-in-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/637422?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 In children with recurrent urinary tract infections, low-dose, continuous oral antibiotic therapy may help prevent future recurrences, according to an Australian study in the Oct. 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/442009/637422/45253.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/442009/637422null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Psychiatric-Problems-Affect-Impact-of-Urinary-Infe/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/635801?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Psychiatric health problems and sexual trauma are common among women who present with lower urinary tract infections, and these issues have an effect on the impact of such infections, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in advance of the December print issue of The Journal of Urology. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/635801/urinespecimen_40025.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/635801null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Enews/Oxybutynin-gel-does-not-impact-cognition-study-fin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633450?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Oxybutynin chloride gel 10% (Gelnique) appears comparable to placebo in its effect on memory tests and other cognitive functions in older healthy adult subjects when compared with immediate-release oral oxybutynin treatments, according to research presented at the International Continence Society annual meeting in San Francisco. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/422009/633450null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Endocrinology/Study-Evaluates-Hospital-Quality-and-Mortality-Rat/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/633747?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Hospital mortality rates in the United States have improved, although major differences in quality still exist between the best and worst hospitals, according to a report published Oct. 13 by HealthGrades. 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/422009/633747/hospitalsign_18169.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/422009/633747null XML http://contemporaryobgyn.modernmedicine.com/obgyn/Modern+Medicine+Now/Oral-contraceptives-reduce-risk-of-urinary-inconti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637993?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Women who use oral contraceptives have a significantly reduced risk for symptoms of stress urinary incontinence, mixed urinary incontinence, and urgency urinary incontinence, even after adjusting for age, body mass index, and pregnancy history. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/442009/637993null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/September-2009-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/630867?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/402009/630867null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Efficacy-of-Treatments-for-Overactive-Bladder-Exam/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/630510?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Sacral nerve stimulation and botulinum toxin are effective treatments for overactive bladder, according to two studies in the October issue of the Journal of Urology. 2009-09-30T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/402009/630510/urinespecimen_40025.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/402009/630510null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Recurrence-of-Frank-Hematuria-Requires-Careful-Ass/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/629719?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 In patients who have an initial episode of frank hematuria without a diagnosis, followed by a later recurrence, thorough evaluation is necessary due to a substantial risk of urological cancer, according to research published in the October issue of the Journal of Urology. 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/402009/629719/urinespecimen_40025.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/402009/629719null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Retail-Clinics-Cost-Effective-for-Treating-Common-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/623694?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Compared with physician offices and urgent care centers, retail clinics provide cost-effective treatment without compromising quality of care for urinary tract infections, pharyngitis and otitis media, according to a study published in the Sept. 1 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/362009/623694/doctor_59033.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/362009/623694null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/August-2009-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/623295?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/362009/623295null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Ovarian-Cancer-Is-Not-Always-a-Silent-Killer/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/621685?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Despite the fact that ovarian cancer is dubbed the "silent killer," patients usually have symptoms that are noticeable, sometimes months before their diagnosis, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in BMJ. 2009-08-26T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/352009/621685/40265.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/352009/621685null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/High-Urinary-Albumin-Affects-Death-Risk-for-Heart-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/619176?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 An elevated urinary albumin to creatinine ratio is a predictor of cardiovascular events and death in heart failure patients and may offer clinicians a prognostic guide for risk stratification, according to a study reported in the Aug. 15 issue of The Lancet. 2009-08-14T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/619176/heart_d2.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/619176null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Combination-Therapy-Benefits-Urinary-Tract-Symptom/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/619071?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 The use of the cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor tenoxicam may provide greater benefits for lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia when added to the alpha blocker doxazosin, according to research published in the August issue of Urology. 2009-08-13T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/619071/stressedvet.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/619071null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Poor-Bladder-Management-Linked-to-Low-Quality-of-L/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/618957?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Bladder treatment that leads to favorable urodynamic results is linked to better quality of life in urinary tract dysfunction patients with spinal cord lesions, according to a study published in the August issue of Urology. 2009-08-13T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/618957/wheelchair_SS36070.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/618957null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Incontinence-Treatment-Trends-Changed-in-the-1990s/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/618326?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Trends in the surgical management of stress urinary incontinence among women in the United States changed rapidly from 1992 to 2001, according to a study in the August issue of Urology. 2009-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/618326/wrinkles.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/618326null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Fecal-Incontinence-Affects-One-in-Twelve-US-Adults/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/617962?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Fecal incontinence is a prevalent age-related disorder in American adults, and frequent diarrhea is a significant and potentially modifiable risk factor, according to a study published in the August issue of Gastroenterology. 2009-08-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/617962/33073.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/617962null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/July-2009-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/616025?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2009-08-03T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/322009/616025null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Enews/New-treatment-offers-apical-support-for-pelvic-org/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/610298?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Caldera Medical, Inc. (Agoura Hills, CA) has received FDA clearance for the Ascend Pelvic Floor Repair System with Apical Support for female pelvic organ prolapse treatment. 2009-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/282009/610298null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Neobladder-may-restore-function-in-neurogenic-blad/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606044?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Researchers reported 1-year data on augmenting the bladders of patients with spina bifida using neobladder developed from the patients' own cells. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/262009/606044null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/June-2009-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/608153?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/312009/608153null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Instillation-cocktail-appears-safe-effective-in-ov/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606048?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Direction instillation of a solution containing botulinum toxin A (Botox) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO [Rimso-50]) appears to be a safe and potentially promising method of treating women with voiding dysfunction and associated detrusor overactivity. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/262009/606048null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Single-incision-sling-shows-positive-1-year-result/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606038?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 A proprietary single-incision mid-urethral sling kit shows positive objective and subjective efficacy outcomes and an acceptable safety profile after 1 year in women with stress urinary incontinence. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/262009/606038null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Mid-urethral-slings-What-have-we-learned/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606053?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 It is clear from our collective sling experience that we can symptomatically improve continence for a durable length of time with minimal morbidity. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/262009/606053null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Topical-overactive-bladder-gel-found-well-tolerate/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606037?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 In a pivotal phase III clinical trial, oxybutynin chloride gel 10% (Gelnique) was well tolerated and effective in improving symptoms in women with overactive bladder. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/262009/606037null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Botulinum-treatment-improves-quality-of-life-in-pa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606043?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Injection of botulinum toxin A (Botox) is associated with improvement in patient-reported quality of life in the treatment of idiopathic overactive bladder. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/262009/606043null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Urinary-Symptoms-Linked-to-Metabolic-Syndrome-in-M/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/605577?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 In men, there is a significant association between lower urinary tract symptoms and metabolic syndrome, according to a study published online June 18 in the Journal of Urology. 2009-06-22T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/262009/605577/manstomachsmall.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/262009/605577null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Incontinence-Common-in-Women-With-Type-1-Diabetes/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/605062?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Urinary tract infections and increased weight are associated with higher risk of urinary incontinence in women with type 1 diabetes, according to research published in the June issue of Urology. 2009-06-19T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/252009/605062/FAC079sm.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/252009/605062null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Enews/OAB-agents-launch-includes-customizable-patient-su/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601991?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Pfizer Inc., has announced the U.S. launch of fesoterodine fumarate (Toviaz) extended-release tablets along with a comprehensive, customizable support plan for overactive bladder patients. 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/232009/601991null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/May-2009-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/600955?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/232009/600955null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Legal-Bladder-and-urethra-injured-during-surgery/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597801?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 A woman undergoes a tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure for stress urinary incontinence and inadvertently the bladder and urethra is injured. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/202009/597801null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Study-Adjustable-Continence-Therapy-device-safe-tr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595582?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 An adjustable urethral prosthesis provides a safe and effective method for treating women with stress urinary incontinence resulting from intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD), according to long-term study results presented at the European Association of Urology annual congress. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/182009/595582null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Legal-Permanent-incontinence-and-CP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597491?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 After forceps delivery and fourth-degree laceration, patient sues for ineffective repair, suffers from incontinence, and the child has CP. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/192009/597491null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Male-sling-shows-efficacy-for-SUI-post-RP-post-RT/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595555?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 A newer retro-urethral male sling is a safe and minimally invasive treatment for male stress urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy that yields reproducible and stable results after 12 months, according to study findings presented at the European Association of Urology annual congress. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/182009/595555null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/SUI-agent-shows-elevated-rate-of-abscess/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595564?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 A study conducted by researchers from the United Kingdom has confirmed earlier reports of significant complications associated with the use of an injectable agent for the treatment of SUI. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/182009/595564null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/April-2009-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/596176?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/182009/596176null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/AUA-Nighttime-Urination-Linked-to-Death-in-Elderly/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/595260?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Elderly individuals who need to urinate at least twice per night have a higher risk of death, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association held April 25 to 30 in Chicago. 2009-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/182009/595260/seniorssleep_40117.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/182009/595260null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/AUA-Diet-7-Up---Pomegranate-Juice--A-Urologist-Coc/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/595229?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Diet 7-Up and other diet soft drinks can help prevent kidney stones, and pomegranate juice can slow the increase of prostate-specific antigen levels after prostate cancer treatment, according to papers presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association held from April 25 to 30 in Chicago. 2009-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/182009/595229/pomegranate.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/182009/595229null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Two-Urologic-Conditions-Have-Similar-Economic-Impa/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/594916?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS) have a similar and significant economic impact, according to a study published in the April issue of Urology. 2009-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/172009/594916/prostate.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/172009/594916null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/March-2009-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/590890?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/272009/590890null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News/Pelvic-floor-repair-system-now-available-in-United/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/588672?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Ethicon Women's Health & Urology, a division of Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, NJ), announced that the Gynecare Prolift+M Pelvic Floor Repair System is now available in the United States for use in surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse. The system includes a partially absorbable mesh for increased biocompatibility and improved patient comfort. 2009-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/132009/588672null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News/Transdermal-gel-improves-overactive-bladder-sympto/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/588676?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Oxybutynin chloride gel 10% (Gelnique), approved for the treatment of overactive bladder, is effective at improving the symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency, and is extremely well tolerated in adults, according to new phase III data published in the Journal of Urology (2009; 181:1764-72). 2009-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/132009/588676null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Obstetrics%2FGynecology+%26+Women%27s+Health/Transobturator-tape-significantly-improves-urinary/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586058?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Urge urinary incontinence improved nearly 80% in women undergoing a transobturator tape procedure. 2009-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/112009/586058null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News/Regional-Medicare-carrier-now-covers-non-surgical-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585798?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Novasys Medical, Inc. (Newark, CA) recently announced that Noridian Administrative Services, LLC, a regional Medicare carrier, is now covering the non-surgical Renessa treatment for women with stress urinary incontinence. 2009-03-12T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/112009/585798null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News/Dr-Dmochowski-receives-continence-care-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585805?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 The National Association For Continence (NAFC) announced Roger Dmochowski, MD, as the latest recipient of its Rodney Appell Continence Care Champion award. 2009-03-12T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/112009/585805null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/February-2009-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/584220?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2009-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/182009/584220null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/FDA-approves-Toviaz-for-treatment-of-overactive-bl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585671?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Toviaz extended-release tablets win FDA approval for treatment of overactive bladder 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/102009/585671null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Procedure-Significantly-Improves-Urinary-Incontine/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/583036?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 A transobturator tape procedure resulted in nearly an 80 percent improvement in urge urinary incontinence, according to research published in the March issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2009-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/092009/583036/FAC061.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/092009/583036null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Enews/FDA-approves-topical-gel-to-treat-overactive-bladd/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580976?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Oxybutynin chloride 10% topical gel (Gelnique) has received FDA approval for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency. 2009-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/072009/580976null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Weight-Loss-Reduces-Urinary-Incontinence-in-Obese-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/578132?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 In overweight and obese women with urinary incontinence, a six-month weight-loss program significantly reduces the frequency of self-reported incontinence episodes, researchers report in the Jan. 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. 2009-01-28T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/052009/578132/weight_18256.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/052009/578132null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/December-2008-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/573570?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/062009/573570null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/More-than-half-of-women-discontinue-overactive-bla/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574417?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 More than half of women prescribed drugs for overactive bladder discontinue treatment after 6 months. 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/022009/574417null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News/Overactive-bladder-treatment-increases-urgency-war/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/571868?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Overactive bladder patients treated with solifenacin succinate (VESIcare) experience significant increases in warning time before having to urinate, according to a study published in the online edition of Urology. 2008-12-18T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/512008/571868null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Toviaz-fesoterodine-Muscarinic-receptor-antagonist/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/569968?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 New molecular entity: Fesoterodine (Toviaz), a muscarinic receptor antagonist, was approved on October 31, 2008, for the treatment of overactive bladder 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/formulary/492008/569968null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/High-discontinuation-rates-dog-anticholinergic-use/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567557?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 A wide range of anticholinergic medications used by women for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms are associated with high discontinuation rates, according to research presented at the American Urogynecologic Society annual scientific meeting. 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/472008/567557null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/November-2008-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/568766?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/492008/568766null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Botulinum-toxin-Cost-effective-for-urge-incontinen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567556?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 When considered over a treatment period of 2 years, botulinum toxin A injection (Botox) is a cost-effective strategy for the management of idiopathic urge incontinence compared with anticholinergic medication, according to data presented by Duke University researchers. 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/472008/567556null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Discontinuation-Rate-for-Bladder-Medications-High/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/568907?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 More than half of women prescribed anticholinergic drugs for lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of overactive bladder discontinued treatment after six months, suggesting poor adherence to treatment, researchers report in the December issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/062009/568907/patient_18035.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/062009/568907null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News/FDA-approves-once-daily-treatment-for-overactive-b/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566492?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 The FDA has approved fesoterodine fumarate (Toviaz) extended-release tablets for the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms. 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/472008/566492null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News/Overactive-bladder-topical-gel-unaffected-by-showe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566499?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Absorption of oxybutynin chloride topical gel, an investigational therapy for overactive bladder, is not affected by showering or sunscreen use, according to data presented at the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates annual conference in Philadelphia. 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/472008/566499null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Locum+Tenens/New-drug-for-overactive-bladder/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564477?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 The FDA recently passed Toviaz (fesoterodine fumarate), a new medication to help relieve patients with overactive bladder (OAB). Relaxing the smooth muscle tissue of the bladder, the drug decreases symptoms of the condition, including the urge to urinate, urine leakage, and urinary frequency. Toviaz is for adults, a prescription-only extended release tablet to be taken once daily in 4 mg or 8 mg dosages. Side effects often include constipation and dry mouth. 2008-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/locumlife/452008/564477null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News/FDA-notice-Transvaginal-mesh-associated-with-serio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/563013?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 The FDA has issued a public health notification about what it is calling rare but potentially serious complications of transvaginal placement of surgical mesh to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. 2008-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/452008/563013null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/October-2008-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/562865?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2008-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/452008/562865null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Urinary+Incontinence/OAB-gel-may-overcome-side-effects-of-patch/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/557224?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 A gel formulation of oxybutynin for overactive bladder is nearing commercial availability, with the potential for a significant improvement in cosmesis and skin-related side effects. 2008-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/412008/557224null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/September-2008-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/555677?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/402008/555677null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Urinary+Incontinence%2FOveractive+Bladder/Obesity-aging-swell-prevalence-of-lower-urinary-tr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553512?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Prevalence of symptoms is influenced by adiposity, but in different ways in men and women, suggesting a different pathophysiology of LUTS in men and women. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/392008/553512null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Urinary+Incontinence%2FOveractive+Bladder/Overactive-bladder-dry-patients-benefit-from-lower/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553500?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 When oral antimuscarinic therapy fails for overactive bladder patients who don't leak, intra-detrusor botulinum toxin A (Botox) injection is effective, and costs can be kept down with a lower dose. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/392008/553500null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Incontinence-Frequency-High-Among-Female-Athletes/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/555188?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Urinary stress incontinence is common among menstruating, recreational athletes and may lead to discontinuation or alteration of an enjoyed activity, according to the results of a study published online Sept. 26 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2008-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/402008/555188/womanrunning.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/402008/555188null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Gender-Inequity-Observed-in-Hematuria-Referral/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/554320?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Women with an initial episode or first recurrence of hematuria are less likely to receive urological referral in comparison to men of the same age, which may lead to delays in evaluation and diagnosis for serious urological conditions, researchers report in the September issue of Urology. 2008-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/402008/554320/urinespecimen_40025.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/402008/554320null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News/11-year-study-shows-high-cure-rate-for-TVT-in-fema/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/552224?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 An 11-year follow-up on the safety and efficacy of tension-free vaginal tape for female stress urinary incontinence found 90% of patients were objectively cured, and 97% considered themselves subjectively cured or improved. 2008-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/392008/552224null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Cranberry-Juice-May-Prevent-Urinary-Symptoms-in-Pr/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/551679?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Cranberry juice may protect against asymptomatic bacteriuria and symptomatic urinary tract infections in pregnant women, although more research is needed to confirm the findings, according to a report in the October issue of the Journal of Urology. 2008-09-19T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/382008/551679/46131.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/382008/551679null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Pelvic-Floor-Disorders-Common-Among-US-Women/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/550681?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Pelvic floor disorders such as urinary and fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse affect nearly 25 percent of U.S. women, and are even more prevalent in older and obese women, according to a report published in the Sept. 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2008-09-16T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/382008/550681/chores.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/382008/550681null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Stress-Incontinence-Paper-Retracted-by-iThe-Lancet/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/548115?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 An article on stress urinary incontinence published in The Lancet in June 2007 has been retracted by the journal due to a report by the Austrian Government's Agency for Health and Food Safety, which pinpointed many irregularities in the research. 2008-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/362008/548115/microscope_MIC093ML.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/362008/548115null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Tadalafil-Offers-Benefits-for-Benign-Prostatic-Hyp/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/543569?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Daily treatment with tadalafil can relieve lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, according to research released online Aug. 19 in advance of publication in the October issue of the Journal of Urology. 2008-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/342008/543569/pillbottle_59037.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/342008/543569null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatric+Urology/Bladder-control-within-reach-afer-spinal-injury/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543670?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Pediatric urologists have confirmed that environmental pollutants can impair male sexual development and fertility and that reinnervation of the bladder after spinal cord injury may be within reach. 2008-08-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/342008/543670null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Enews/Dr-Twiss-joins-U-of-Arizona-as-director-of-female-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534936?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Christian O. Twiss, MD, has joined The University of Arizona department of surgery as assistant professor of clinical surgery and director of female urology, pelvic medicine, and pelvic reconstructive surgery. 2008-08-14T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/332008/534936null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Combination-Treatment-Reduces-Incontinence-in-Wome/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/534117?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 The addition of behavioral therapy to tolterodine treatment reduces incontinence in urge-incontinent women during active treatment only, according to a report in the Aug. 5 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/322008/534117/hwe098.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/322008/534117null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/July-2008-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/533319?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/312008/533319null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Urinary+Incontinence%2FOveractive+Bladder/The-artificial-urinary-sphincter-An-update-on-appl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533749?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Proper preoperative evaluation, meticulous attention to surgical detail, and an understanding of the variety of cuff placement techniques play a crucial role in minimizing the postoperative morbidity and complications associated with AUS placement. 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/322008/533749null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Urologic-Burden-in-Veterans-Similar-to-National-Da/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/531271?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 The prevalence of urologic conditions among users of Veterans Affairs health care services is comparable to other national data, but the prevalence rises when rates are based on "any" diagnoses at a physician visit, according to research published in the July issue of Urology. 2008-07-22T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/302008/531271/urinespecimen_40025.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/302008/531271null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Enews/Study-evaluating-antibiotic-use-in-kids-with-VUR-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529333?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Researchers conducting a study to learn whether children with vesicoureteral reflux should be treated with an extended course of antibiotics are seeking to enroll more participants. 2008-07-17T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/292008/529333null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Industry+News/ASCRS-AAO-have-new-advice-for-primary-care-physici/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/528574?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery are working with the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians to educate prescribers of tamsulosin (Flomax, Boehringer Ingelheim) about the association between the use of alpha blockers and intraoperative floppy eye syndrome. 2008-07-09T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/282008/528574null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Top+Story/Best-of-AUA-Orlando-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/528391?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 In its 103rd installment, the AUA annual meeting introduced urologists to interesting research about relationships between urologic conditions and other significant health issues. The annual take-home messages are presented here. 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/282008/528391null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/June-2008-Briefing---Urology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/527489?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/272008/527489null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Enews/CMS-policy-opens-access-to-single-use-catheters/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525999?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Patients on intermittent catheterization are now allowed up to 200 single-use, disposable catheters per month, thanks to a change in policy by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The decision provides improved access to single-use catheters in patients with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and spina bifida. 2008-06-26T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/262008/525999null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Enews/Dual-Tx-of-incontinence-dementia-linked-to-functio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/523068?contextCategoryId=45218&ref=25 Older nursing home residents who take cholinesterase inhibitors for dementia and older anticholinergic agents for incontinence concurrently have a 50% faster decline in function than those who are being treated only for dementia, according to a study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC. 2008-06-12T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/242008/523068null HTML