Incontinence News and Research

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Fecal incontinence remains a problem after laparoscopic surgery

Fecal incontinence improves after surgery for rectal prolapse, but research shows that the degree of improvement is quite low.

19 Sep 2012

Many women undertreat pelvic floor disorders and suffer in silence

New research issued by the PFD Alliance finds that 90 percent of Americans underestimate or are unsure about the prevalence of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) which will impact one in three women at some point during their lives. This means many women undertreat PFDs and suffer in silence.

19 Sep 2012

Thalidomide effective in treating disabling cough among people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

In the first clinical trial to demonstrate an effective treatment for constant, disabling cough among people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that taking thalidomide significantly reduced the cough and improved quality of life.

18 Sep 2012

Antimuscarinics only moderately effective for overactive bladder

A comprehensive review of oral antimuscarinics for the treatment of overactive bladder concludes that the efficacy of treatment is, at best, moderate.

17 Sep 2012

U-M develops new guidelines for family physicians to evaluate urinary leakage in women

Millions of women experience a loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, in their lifetime. It's a common and often embarrassing problem that many patients don't bring up with their doctors - and when they do, it may be mentioned as a casual side note during a visit for more pressing medical issues.

14 Sep 2012

GE Healthcare announces data from [18F]flutemetamol phase III studies on Alzheimer's

GE Healthcare today announced pooled results from phase III brain autopsy and biopsy studies on the investigational PET amyloid imaging agent, [18F]flutemetamol, which showed a strong concordance between [18F]flutemetamol images and Alzheimer's disease-associated beta amyloid brain pathology.

11 Sep 2012

Pfizer, Mylan enter settlement agreement to resolve generic Detrol LA litigation

Mylan Inc. today announced that it and its subsidiary, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., have entered into a settlement agreement with Pfizer Inc., Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC and Pfizer Health AB that will resolve the parties' patent litigation in connection with Mylan Pharmaceuticals' Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Tolterodine Tartrate ER capsules, 2 mg and 4 mg, which is the generic version of Pfizer's Detrol LA, indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency.

7 Sep 2012

Targacept plans to pursue development of TC-5214 for overactive bladder

Targacept, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel NNR Therapeutics, today announced that it plans to pursue development of TC-5214 as a treatment for overactive bladder (OAB).

6 Sep 2012

Kinetic Concepts launches Skin IQ 1000 MCM to help prevent and treat stage I-IV pressure ulcers

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) announced today the U.S. launch of the Skin IQ 1000 Microclimate Manager (MCM) by its Therapeutic Support Systems (TSS) business.

6 Sep 2012

Sacral neuromodulation cost-effective for fecal incontinence

Sacral neuromodulation is less costly than dynamic graciloplasty and artificial bowel sphincter for the treatment of fecal incontinence, show the results of a Dutch health economics study.

5 Sep 2012

Nottingham scientists develop novel antimicrobial catheter

A novel antimicrobial catheter that remains infection-free for up to twelve weeks could dramatically improve the lives of long-term catheter users. The scientists who have developed the new technology are presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn Conference at the University of Warwick.

4 Sep 2012

Link between sleep apnoea and overactive bladder syndrome in women

Sleep apnoea in women has been linked to overactive bladder syndrome in a new study. The research, presented at the European Respiratory Society's Annual Congress in Vienna, has provided new evidence suggesting a connection between the two conditions.

3 Sep 2012

ConvaTec enters definitive agreement to acquire 180 Medical

ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the capital stock of 180 Medical Holdings, Inc. for $321 million.

1 Sep 2012

Children's Medical Center to broadcast two corrective bladder surgeries live on the internet

Children's Medical Center will help improve medical care for children around the world by broadcasting two surgeries live on the internet to help train doctors on the latest corrective bladder options.

21 Aug 2012

Montefiore launches first fellowship program in Women's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Montefiore Medical Center has launched the nation's first fellowship program in Women's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (WPM&R), and established a new clinical program in this specialty.

6 Aug 2012

Surgery avoidable for some with persistent incontinence after prostatectomy

Researchers have identified factors that could help determine whether patients who have not recovered urinary continence more than 1 year after undergoing radical prostatectomy should undergo further surgery.

1 Aug 2012

PSA testing and early detection may prevent 17,000 men each year from prostate cancer

A new analysis has found that doing away with PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing for prostate cancer would likely cause three times as many men to develop advanced disease that has spread to other parts of the body before being diagnosed. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study suggests that PSA testing and early detection may prevent approximately 17,000 men each year from having such advanced prostate cancer at diagnosis.

30 Jul 2012

Incontinence News and Research

Latest Incontinence News and Research

Fecal incontinence remains a problem after laparoscopic surgery

Many women undertreat pelvic floor disorders and suffer in silence

Thalidomide effective in treating disabling cough among people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Antimuscarinics only moderately effective for overactive bladder

U-M develops new guidelines for family physicians to evaluate urinary leakage in women

GE Healthcare announces data from [18F]flutemetamol phase III studies on Alzheimer's

Pfizer, Mylan enter settlement agreement to resolve generic Detrol LA litigation

Targacept plans to pursue development of TC-5214 for overactive bladder

Kinetic Concepts launches Skin IQ 1000 MCM to help prevent and treat stage I-IV pressure ulcers

Sacral neuromodulation cost-effective for fecal incontinence

Nottingham scientists develop novel antimicrobial catheter

Link between sleep apnoea and overactive bladder syndrome in women

ConvaTec enters definitive agreement to acquire 180 Medical

Children's Medical Center to broadcast two corrective bladder surgeries live on the internet

Montefiore launches first fellowship program in Women's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Surgery avoidable for some with persistent incontinence after prostatectomy

PSA testing and early detection may prevent 17,000 men each year from prostate cancer

Uroplasty first quarter global sales increase 20% to $5.6 million

Study supports sphincter-saving surgery

Virginia Hospital Center offers new Calypso System for patients with prostate cancer

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