Prostate Tests May Not Be Necessary for Men Older Than 74, U.S. Panel Says Aug 5, 2008
Early detection, however, puts men at risk for unnecessary worry and side effects of treatments,'' including impotence, incontinence and bowel problems. In 2002, the panel said there wasn't enough evidence about the costs and benefits of the test. (Bloomberg -- US)
Evotec Announces Initiation of Phase I Clinical Trial of VR1 Antagonist Under Partnership With Pfizer Inc. Aug 1, 2008
Antagonists of VR1, which prevent the activation of nerve cell signalling, are predicted to be useful in the treatment of pain, urinary incontinence and other diseases and disorders. Michael G. Kelly, Ph. (Primezone Releases)
National Orgasm Day 31 July 2008 - The 2008 Orgasm Survey Jul 27, 2008
Arnold Kegel, who developed his exercise programme for the treatment of stress incontinence, published a 3000 patient study in 1952 that highlighted this link and demonstrated that 'sexually dysfunctional' women taught a resistive exercise programme could achieve orgasm for the first time ... The PelvicToner(TM) is a progressive resistance vaginal exerciser designed to help women meet the fundamentals of Kegel exercise ie to identify and isolate the vaginal (pubococcygeal) muscle and then to... (PR Newswire)
Married once, widowed twice Jul 25, 2008
Out went two wheelchairs, a hospital bed, oxygen equipment, incontinence supplies, prescription drugs, lotions, therapeutic aids, orthotics, sweat pants, sneakers and loose shirts - everything. Today in Opinion. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Removing Ovaries During Hysterectomy: Effects Remain Unknown Jul 21, 2008
30, 2007) Researchers have shown that hysterectomy -- a common operation involving the removal of the uterus -- greatly increases the risk of urinary incontinence. Hysterectomy is the most common. (Science Daily)
Early diagnosis came thanks to CCH Health Fair Jul 19, 2008
Michael Anderson had all sorts of things run through his head from being less of a man and incontinence, to no longer being attractive to his wife. Kayla Anderson can tell you that just did not happen. (Clay County Daily Advocate Press, IL)
Innovation, Innovation, Innovation & Technology Jul 19, 2008
There are so many incontinence materials that there is no need for people to be incontinent of urine any more except in extreme case. There are prodcust known here us uridoms (Like a condom with a firm grip to connect to the catheter bags), day catheter bags and night catheter bags for men. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Child marriage in America (2) Jul 18, 2008
"While American news journalists frequently report child marriages in Third World countries, the matter is largely ignored in the United States."Since there are many fundamentalist religions and cultures out there in which young girls are forced into early marriage and childbearing, I felt that setting this story in the heart of middle America would make it more immediate for the audience-rather than setting it in a foreign country-so that the audience couldn't dismiss this as the sort of thing... (Malibu Times, CA)
New, Informative EAU Website Launched: http://www.urologyweek.org Jul 17, 2008
The site currently includes data about three major pathologies - prostate conditions, urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction - in the form of patient and expert interviews, film footage, background articles, etc ... At least 1 in 10 people age 65 or older suffers from urinary incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine ... For 2008, Urology Week was set up with special focus; to ask attention for 3 key subjects: prostate conditions (especially BPH and prostate cancer), incontinence and... (PR Newswire)
Oops, I wet my pants: The messy problem of incontinence Jul 16, 2008
It's well-known that Botox injections can make you look younger, but did you know that they can also be used to treat incontinence ... It can now be used to treat urinary incontinence resulting from an overactive bladder ... Urinary incontinence, which is the inability to hold urine in the bladder, ranges from mild leakage to uncontrollable wetting. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Back to reality for Big Brother Jul 15, 2008
After eight years on air, it was as fresh as an old incontinence pad. Has it changed TV for better or worse. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Surprising Things You Never Knew About Botox Jul 15, 2008
Research shows reduced incontinence episodes which can help dramatically improve quality of life. Facial Spasms. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Gyno spa will open in New York Jul 13, 2008
Gynecologists sometimes suggest such pelvic physiotherapy for minor vaginal laxity after childbirth or for mild urinary incontinence. But Romanzi believes all women might benefit from such exercises. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Screening for Cancer in Elderly Fuels Fight Jul 8, 2008
A primary care physician s limited time with older patients would be better spent, Dr. Schonberg said, encouraging them to exercise and get their immunizations, and discussing problems that can interfere with day-to-day life, like incontinence, falls and the need to keep up social ties. Dr. Louise C. Walter, a staff physician at San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center who does research on cancer screening in the elderly, agreed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Delaying Repair of Childbirth Injury Not Harmful Jul 8, 2008
Ruptures to the anal sphincter during childbirth can cause long-term incontinence, pain and other problems for many women, so serious tears are usually surgically repaired, often immediately after delivery ... Over the next year, there were no significant differences in incontinence symptoms between the two groups, the researchers report in the obstetrics journal BJOG. ... By the one-year mark, most women in both surgery groups said they "never" had fecal incontinence, report Dr. J. Nordenstam... (MEDLINEplus)
MediciNova to Present At the 4th Annual Collins Stewart Growth Conference Jul 7, 2008
MediciNova's pipeline includes six clinical-stage compounds for the treatment of status asthmaticus, multiple sclerosis, asthma, interstitial cystitis, solid tumor cancers, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, preterm labor and urinary incontinence and two preclinical-stage compounds for the treatment of thrombotic disorders. MediciNova's current strategy is to focus its resources on the development and commercialization of two prioritized assets in its development pipeline: MN-221 for the treatment of... (Primezone Releases)
Where you liveaffects your health care Jul 2, 2008
What is certain: Surgery can cause incontinence and erectile dysfunction yet may lengthen life in some cases so it's a decision that should be made jointly by the patient and physician, not by the luck of the zip code. Why where matters. (MSNBC -- Health)
World's Oldest Leisure Activity May Hold Key to Modern Health Jul 2, 2008
Reduce risk of prostate cancer in men and incontinence in women. Australian and American researchers have found that men who had frequent sex - five or more times weekly, or 21 times or more monthly - had lower rates of prostate cancer. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Judge OKs keeping autistic boy from church Jul 2, 2008
The complaint said Adam makes nonverbal noises, urinates because of incontinence, and needs to be restrained by having his hands or feet bound together with fleece ties. Carol Race said many of those claims were exaggerated, and said Adam's distractions were not unusual. (USA Today -- News)
Best treatment for MS may depend on disease subtype Jul 2, 2008
Symptoms, which vary widely, include numbness and weakness, incontinence, double vision, tremor, imbalance and pain. In 85 percent of MS cases, patients begin with what is called a relapsing-remitting form of the disease. (EurekAlert!)
Northeast Gets Soaked Jul 1, 2008
Despite the small incontinence, some people welcomed the rain. We needed it here in Northeast El Paso, Berenice Mendez. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
ABC News NIGHTLINE Features HIFU with Sonablate(R) 500 as Non Invasive Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer Jun 28, 2008
"For me, I went with the procedure because of the results outside the U.S. that show it to be non-invasive and show a lower risk of long-term hospitalization, and a lower risk of incontinence as well as impotence especially compared to surgery and other treatments available today.". USHIFU recognizes that, as the segment mentions, not all physicians are advocates of new prostate cancer therapies, "We understand that there is a very high bar of scrutiny for new prostate cancer treatment... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Can't do without chai? Beware Jun 27, 2008
Too much tea could also lead to incontinence or frequent or urgent impulse to urinate. According to a recent study by St Georges Hospital in London, caffeine could exert pressure on bladder by causing the muscles surrounding it to contract. (India Times, India)
European CHMP Issues Positive Opinion on Cymbalta for the Treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder Jun 27, 2008
Duloxetine is approved for the treatment of depression and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, in many countries and is approved in some countries for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence, Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder ... The most common side effects of duloxetine include: -- For depression: Nausea, dry mouth, headache, insomnia, diarrhea -- For diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain: Nausea, somnolence (sleepiness), fatigue, headache, dizziness -- For... (PR Newswire)
"Canada's best restrooms honoured" - The Powder Room Seal of Approval awarded nationwide Jun 25, 2008
ABOUT OVERACTIVE BLADDER ------------------------ Having the sudden "urge" to urinate, even when your bladder is not full, is the primary symptom of overactive bladder (OAB) and not, as some believe, incontinence (urine leakage). (1,2) In a person with OAB, the bladder muscle begins to contract while the bladder is filling with urine, rather than when the bladder is full. (Canada Newswire)
New tactic for prostate cancer: Waiting it out Jun 23, 2008
They note that surgery and radiation carry the potential for life-altering side effects, such as incontinence or impotence. Others, however, say aggressive treatment is necessary to save lives, and that no sure way exists to know which cancers will turn lethal and which will not. (NJ.com)
Specialist sets up shop in North Suffolk Jun 22, 2008
His practice, Atlantic Urogynecology, will specialize in the specific problems of a woman's pelvic area, including incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic prolapse, herniated or failing pelvic organs, urinary tract conditions, birth defects and many other conditions. "There was a need" is Walshe's simple answer to why he came to Hampton Roads to open a practice. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Stem Cell Researchers Give Old Muscle New Pep Jun 20, 2008
2, 2005) Human muscle-derived cells, pluripotent stem cells found in muscle, have been used to cure stress urinary incontinence in animal models, a finding which signals that these cells are prime candidates. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Targeting prostate cancer Jun 20, 2008
The goal is to find ways to treat it with fewer side effects, such as incontinence and sexual dysfunction. Already in Tupelo, radiation oncologists have been using for about nine months image-guided radiation therapy to more precisely target prostate cancer, Duncan said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Russert death shows massive heart attack isn't easy to predict Jun 16, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. RISK FACTORS AND GUIDELINES. (USA Today)
Diabetes pills may be enough for many type 2 patients Jun 16, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. Diabetes pills may be enough for many type 2 patients. (USA Today -- News)
N.Y. health official: Higher tax helps smokers quit Jun 16, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. N.Y. health official: Higher tax helps smokers kick habit. (USA Today)
Jug Suraiya: Supplying backside Jun 15, 2008
This niggardliness of 'backside supply' might mystify those who, if anything, tend to identify India with the polar opposite of backside deficiency: namely, a backside profligacy, amounting almost to incontinence, as represented by that endemic bane of visitors and indigenes alike, known variously as Delhi belly, Bombay bog-trot, and Calcutta collywobbles. But while individual backsides are indeed notoriously susceptible to these and similar afflictions, the generic Indian backside in toto is... (India Times, India)
Potential new weapon against TB: free cell minutes Jun 14, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. Potential new weapon against TB: free cell minutes. (USA Today)
AMA to consider endorsing undercover patients Jun 13, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. AMA to consider endorsing undercover patients. (USA Today -- News)
Report: Hospitals should promote breast-feeding Jun 13, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. Report: Hospitals should promote breast-feeding. (USA Today -- News)
Mexico flooded with excess produce Jun 13, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. Mexico flooded with excess produce. (USA Today -- News)
Poise Brand Passion Award Honors Pelvic Health Champion Jun 12, 2008
For 28 years, she endured chronic pelvic, back and hip pain, incontinence and painful intercourse ... Pain-free and active, Linda no longer suffers from incontinence ... "My personal goal is to help women suffering from similar health issues realize that incontinence and pelvic pain are not a right of passage after pregnancy. I'm truly humbled to be recognized for my passion in this arena by women's health pioneers like Poise brand and Women's Health Foundation." The partnership with Women's... (PR Newswire)
Doctor: Shootinga 'mercy killing' Jun 12, 2008
According to a sheriff's charging affidavit, Benjo told investigators his wife had been in declining health since a colon operation in December 2007 and suffered from incontinence and poor appetite. She told him she wanted her pain to end and that she did not have the will to live, the affidavit states. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Medical records a click away: A good idea? Jun 12, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. Online medical records offer convenience, may limit privacy. (USA Today)
ACCESS: Patients often struggle to obtain records Jun 12, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. Patients often struggle for access to medical records. (USA Today -- News)
Record life expectancy still lags Jun 12, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. Record life expectancy still lags. (USA Today -- News)
Teen survey shows virginity pledges can work Jun 11, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. Teen survey shows virginity pledges can work. (USA Today)
End-of-life patients need big picture Jun 11, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. End-of-life patients need big picture. (USA Today)
Those Embarrassing Body Problems Jun 10, 2008
Whether you have small leaks when you sneeze, laugh, or cough , or a bit larger loss while you exercise , urinary incontinence can cause extreme embarrassment. Known as stress incontinence, it's the most common type of bladder control problem in women ... Another type, called urge incontinence or overactive bladder, happens when you have a strong need to urinate but can't reach the toilet in time. (CBS News)
Study: Hypoglycemia raises diabetics' heart risk Jun 10, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. Study: Hypoglycemia raises diabetics' heart risk. (USA Today)
Stress over debt taking toll on health Jun 10, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. Stress over debt taking toll on health. (USA Today -- Money)
A father's memory loss spurred her to learn more Jun 10, 2008
No. 7-10: Incontinence, young sports injuries. A father's memory loss spurred her to learn more. (USA Today -- News)
Antibiotics can prevent wound complications of childbirth, Stanford/Packard study finds Jun 10, 2008
The tears are surgically repaired immediately after delivery but subsequent infections and poor healing that sometimes occur can have lifelong consequences, including incontinence of stool or gas and sexual dysfunction. Duggal, Daniels and El-Sayed conducted a randomized, double-blind study in 147 women who experienced third- or fourth-degree tears while delivering infants at either Packard Children's Hospital or Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. (EurekAlert!)
Acupuncture Effective in Dogs Jun 8, 2008
When a canine patient s problem persists despite conventional veterinary diagnostics and therapy, a dog owner may seek holistic modalities such acupuncture, , and Chinese Herbs, which can successfully address chronic skin allergies, urinary incontinence, chronic diarrhea, and even chronic kidney failure. There are many acupuncture points along the meridian pathway. (Suite101.com)
Two Cheers for Barack Obama Jun 6, 2008
In contrast, Republican John McCain advocates aggressive tax reduction, an optional flat tax, a free market in individually owned health insurance, and an escape from the Bush era s fiscal incontinence. As voters increasingly recognize, putting age before beauty is America s best hope for change. (Human Events Online)
Bladder and Dementia Therapy May Be Incompatible Jun 6, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study of elderly nursing home patients, those who took medications for dementia called cholinesterase inhibitors and medications for incontinence called anticholinergics at the same time had a 50 percent faster decline in function than those who were being treated only for dementia ... About 10 percent of the residents were also taking either oxybutynin (Ditropan) or tolterodine (Detrol), the two most often prescribed drugs for urinary incontinence. (MEDLINEplus)
Rectal surgeons using 'wrong op' Jun 5, 2008
" However, the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, which represents colorectal surgeons, said that the two procedures should not be seen as competing with each others. It said that more emphasis should be placed on the future quality of life of patients, as AR operations did not always give satisfactory result, and could lead to long-term incontinence, and that surgeons and patients should be free to choose the right option without the pressure of official targets. A... (BBC News -- Health)
Honors (June 6) Jun 5, 2008
Johnson provided information pertaining to pelvic pain, incontinence, painful intercourse, pelvic floor muscles, risk factors and prevention of pelvic floor dysfunction and where to get help ... Through her clinical experience and research, she has found that young athletes who perform high impact sports are at risk for developing stress incontinence and pelvic pain. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Cross: Finding good managed care for seniors Jun 5, 2008
She addresses issues such as: loss of function; memory problems; gait, balance and fall issues; drug interactions; incontinence; safety and driving concerns; living situations and care options; and a general review of medical recommendations from a diverse set of specialists helping elders and their families understand their options. My friend surely could have benefited from Terry s services. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Incontinence Jun 5, 2008
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine. HOW MUSCLE TRAINING HELPS. (USA Today -- News)
Urodynamix Launches Tetra-NIRS Marketing Trials Jun 4, 2008
Founded in 1967 by Ray Laborie, Laborie Medical Technologies is the leading global manufacturer of urodynamics equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of incontinence, BPH, and voiding dysfunction ... The Company is currently focused on products that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence, lower urinary tract symptoms, prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and traumatic increases in intra-abdominal pressure that cause abdominal compartment syndrome. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Politico reports May 31, 2008
One wonders if his complaints are explained by a developing incontinence. Posted By: | May 30, 2008 at 12:24 PM. (Harper's Magazine)
Estrogen Helps Drive Distinct, Aggressive Form Of Prostate Cancer May 30, 2008
(May 12, 2007) Thousands of men facing surgical removal of the prostate due to cancer may someday have one less thing to worry about: post-surgical urinary incontinence. That's because a team of expert urologic. (Science Daily)
Residual Urine Not Tied to Urinary Infection May 30, 2008
Incontinence, on the other hand, was a risk factor for urinary tract infection, the team found. "We are now investigating the use of incontinence pads" Kuhry commented, "and possible association of this use with urinary tract infection in nursing home residents.". (MEDLINEplus)
Lenguaviva: To laugh at old age? May 29, 2008
They generally deal with wrinkles, falling dentures, incontinence, forced sexual abstinence, Medicaid and Medicare. They are not funny. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Watson Announces Oxybutynin Topical Gel NDA Accepted for Filing by FDA for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder May 28, 2008
"We believe this new formulation of oxybutynin signifies an important advancement in treatment options for OAB as it offers the benefits of transdermal therapy with excellent skin tolerability." The NDA filing for OTG is based on data from a Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 789 patients with OAB. In the 12-week study, patients treated with OTG once daily experienced a highly significant decrease in OAB symptoms versus placebo, including the number of urinary... (PR Newswire)
Origin Of Cells For Connective Tissues Of Skull And Face Challenged May 28, 2008
18, 2008) The quality of life of millions of women is negatively affected by pelvic organ prolapse, which causes symptoms such as urinary incontinence. In women with POP, the main supportive structures of the. (Science Daily)
Hijack victim wins R300000 May 27, 2008
Due to his incontinence other prisoners complained about him. He asked to be moved to another cell and in the last two weeks before his release he was placed in a separate cell with a fellow prisoner. (iAfrica.com)
Sleep Incontinence in Dogs May 25, 2008
Incontinence during sleep is often triggered by hormonal imbalances and the muscular weakness the results, and medication therapy, in conjunction with diapering and regular washings, can help pet owners manage this ailment, while preventing infections and discomfort. Causes of Sleep Incontinence ... Varying degrees of incontinence, or involuntary urination, is not uncommon in older animals, but one particularly problematic form of this condition occurs during sleep. (Suite101.com)
