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" ___ EDITOR'S NOTE - Lauran Neergaard covers health and medical issues for The Associated Press in Washington. Copyright 2010 by . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. You must have JavaScript enabled to view this content. Links We Like Protect your health and learn about the symptoms of eight common STDs and how they are spread. Step inside the luxurious homes of seven stars, and find out how the famous sellers have priced their posh... (KSBW 8, CA)
Birds in a cage Jul 18, 2010
"People were being taken away on stretchers because they had fainted. People had bandages on their bodies because they had mutilated themselves. A group of unaccompanied minors had entered into a suicide pact on the day that I saw them and were starving themselves. I heard numerous accounts from parents whose children had suffered from nightmares, insomnia and incontinence. Children as old as 10 had regressed to wearing nappies due to the trauma of being kept in such poor conditions.". During... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
New Generation of Biological Scaffolds Jul 15, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 14, 2010) Professor John Fisher from The University of Leeds is presenting at the UK National Stem Cell Network Annual Science Meeting in Nottingham about his team's research into how biological scaffolding will pave the way for off- the-shelf tissue transplants. Professor Fisher and his colleague Professor Eileen Ingham have been working on ways of producing biological scaffolds, derived from natural human or animal tissues such as vascular patches, meniscus (knee cartilage),... (Science Daily)
Fewer Excess Pounds May Mean Fewer Hot Flashes Jul 15, 2010
About 340 study participants, at least 30 years old, were recruited from a larger study of overweight and obese middle-aged women suffering from incontinence. They were not told the study was examining the effect of weight loss on hot flashes. (MEDLINEplus)
Medications Found to Cause Long Term Cognitive Impairment of Aging Brain, Study Finds Jul 15, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 13, 2010) Drugs commonly taken for a variety of common medical conditions including insomnia, allergies, or incontinence negatively affect the brain causing long term cognitive impairment in older African-Americans, according to a study appearing in the July 13, 2010 print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. See Also. (Science Daily)
Alzheimer's experts: Don't hesitate to get paid help Jul 13, 2010
When needed: When issues including wandering, behavioral problems and incontinence arise. Cost: More than $75,000 a year or more. (USA Today)
- DOH censured over high rate of caesarean sections Jul 10, 2010
The DOH should ensure that parents do not pick an auspicious date and time for their babies to be born and insist on a caesarean and it should also educate about misconceptions about natural births, such as resulting vagina relaxation, urinary incontinence and difficulty in regaining your figure, Gau said. Gynecologists get paid more for a caesarean-section birth than for a natural delivery, but they should not encourage patients to have this type of surgery or grant requests for... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Urodynamix Enters into Definitive Agreement for Sale of NIRS Business to HEGLN (Dalian) Jul 9, 2010
The Company is currently focused on products that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence, lower urinary tract symptoms, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and traumatic increased in intra-abdominal pressure that cause abdominal compartment syndrome. Urodynamix's breakthrough medical technology has the potential to beneficially affect more than 200 million people worldwide. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Eastern Practices Prove Beneficial, Study Finds Jul 7, 2010
How To Talk About Incontinence, Including Who Should Do The Talking, When To Have The Conversation, And How To Avoid Emotional Land Mines. 2010. (KERO 23, CA)
Prostate screening can cut cancer deaths Jul 2, 2010
But fears about overdiagnosis, which can lead to treatments such as surgery, radiation or hormone therapy that can cause serious side-effects such as impotence and incontinence, have so far dissuaded many European countries from nationwide screening. A similar debate over breast cancer screening is also raging among doctors in Europe and United States, with critics of national mammography screening programs saying they needlessly harm thousands of women's lives by picking up tumors that would... (MSNBC -- Health)
Are there many false positives on the PSA test? Jul 1, 2010
Treatment for prostate cancer can have significant side effects, including include urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and even death. In response to these trials, the , the and the y (for which I work) have all issued statements recommending that men be informed of and understand the complexities of screening which include the known risks and the potential for benefit before they undertake screening. (CNN -- Health)
Symptoms of a Brain Tumor: Seizures Jun 28, 2010
Seizures Often Accompany Brain Tumors - Sarah G at Flickr. Brain Tumor Seizures Can Be Controlled - Sacks08 at Flickr. (Suite101.com)
When the NPPs Dan Botwe Sings Rawlings Song Jun 25, 2010
What he has to do now is to rehabilitate his public image and redeem himself from the depths to which he has pushed himself because of his incontinence and other noxious acts of omission or commission. I have said it already and still stand by it that not until he knows how to cut his steps, he will always box himself into a tight corner no matter who becomes the President of Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Budget 2010: The axeman cometh Jun 23, 2010
Remember that Labour was tagged with the label of fiscal incontinence throughout the 30s, after they split in 1931, and only by taking part in the wartime coalition did they regain credibility. Their fear of this label produced the austerity of 1945-51. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Obesity Adds To Sex Problems Jun 18, 2010
Obese people are at higher risk anyway for diabetes, depression and urinary stress incontinence, all of which can hinder sex. If people are extremely heavy, they might also have muscular or skeletal problems that make sex challenging. (KIRO TV, WA)
How Much 'Junk' Is In Candy? Jun 17, 2010
How To Talk About Incontinence, Including Who Should Do The Talking, When To Have The Conversation, And How To Avoid Emotional Land Mines. Quick Links. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Leak no more Jun 17, 2010
Studies prove that having stronger pelvic floor muscles help to prevent and improve urinary incontinence, ease childbirth and prevent pelvic organ prolapse in the future, she explains ... The most common and distressing effect of weak pelvic muscles is urinary incontinence or urine leakage ... In the recent years, the Kegel exercise has been recommended as the first line of treatment for urinary incontinence. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Some early cancers overtreated but which? Jun 16, 2010
But 48 men had to be treated to prevent each death, meaning many men who weren't facing death experienced treatment that can have such side effects as incontinence and impotence. Thus, the American Cancer Society urges that men weigh the limitations of PSAs against their individual risk and fear of cancer before deciding for themselves. (MSNBC -- Health)
Uganda: Respect Your Wife, Avoid Anal Sex Jun 16, 2010
Damage to the sphincter muscles, which close up the rectum, leading to incontinence and anal prolapse. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
The Resident Assessment Instrument-Minimum Data Set 2.0 quality indicators: a systematic review Jun 16, 2010
Ten QIs have been studied in this manner, including falls, depression, depression without treatment, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, weight loss, bedfast, restraint, pressure ulcer, and pain. These studies have revealed the potential for systematic bias in reporting, with under-reporting of some indicators and over-reporting of others. (BioMed Central)
Gene Linked to Hereditary Incontinence Identified Jun 15, 2010
Their finding provides new insight into urofacial syndrome as well as incontinence in general which affects some 20 percent of the general population ... "From this, we hope to develop studies that will benefit not only these patients but also those with the more general problem of incontinence or overactive bladder and constipation." ... They also hope the research will help those with incontinence unrelated to the syndrome. (Science Daily)
What causes urinary tract infections? Jun 15, 2010
UTIs are also more common in women who do not have good bladder control (called urinary incontinence) or those who have problems emptying their bladder completely. Because there are so many possible factors involved, it can be helpful to consult with your physician if you experience repeated urinary tract infections. (CNN -- Health)
Collagen Manufactured from Transgenic Tobacco Plants Jun 11, 2010
22, 2009) Collagen injections can benefit women who still suffer from stress urinary incontinence even after urethral or periurethral surgery, researchers have. . (Science Daily)
Retropubic versus Transobturator Midurethral Slings for Stress Incontinence Jun 3, 2010
D., for the Urinary Incontinence Treatment Network ... Background Midurethral slings are increasingly used for the treatment of stress incontinence, but there are limited data comparing types of slings and associated complications ... Methods We performed a multicenter, randomized equivalence trial comparing outcomes with retropubic and transobturator midurethral slings in women with stress incontinence. (New England Journal of Medicine)
What’s Best in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence? Jun 3, 2010
NEJM -- What's Best in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence ... What's Best in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence ... A participant in a recent postgraduate course on urinary incontinence said to a panel of surgical experts: "Just tell us what surgery works well, without complications, so that we can take better care of our patients." Like most surgeons, the course participant was searching for the best operation for incontinence, one that had perfect success rates without... (New England Journal of Medicine)
All in the Family Jun 3, 2010
There was no incontinence or tongue biting. Although the initial shaking in all. (New England Journal of Medicine)
UT Southwestern investigators perform head-to-head comparison of incontinence treatments Jun 2, 2010
UT Southwestern investigators perform head-to-head comparison of incontinence treatments ... UT Southwestern investigators perform head-to-head comparison of incontinence treatments ... DALLAS June 2, 2010 As part of a national clinical trial, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found little difference in effectiveness between two popular treatments for one of the most common ailments among American women: stress urinary incontinence. (EurekAlert!)
Antidepressants May Raise Miscarriage Risk Jun 2, 2010
How To Talk About Incontinence, Including Who Should Do The Talking, When To Have The Conversation, And How To Avoid Emotional Land Mines. When you wake up sneezing, coughing, and have that achy, fever, can't move a muscle feeling, how do you know whether you have flu or cold symptoms. (KERO 23, CA)
Research finds surgery outperforms drug therapy in treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia May 30, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO A 17-year-long community study looking at symptoms of enlarged prostate in over 2,000 men age 40 to 79 years suggests that surgery for (BPH) offers more relief from incontinence and obstruction symptoms than treatment from drug-based therapy, according to a new study by researchers at Mayo Clinic ... Urinary incontinence was a common condition, coexisting with BPH/lower urinary tract symptoms ... Patients who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) had the... (EurekAlert!)
5 Foods Women Should Eat More May 27, 2010
And a study of 60 women with urinary urge incontinence found that magnesium supplementation improved the symptoms of overactive bladder in nearly half of participants. Magnesium also aids in calcium absorption, playing a significant role in preventing osteoporosis; several studies on humans have shown that magnesium helps maintain bone mineral density. (KIRO TV, WA)
Surgical Options for Female Incontinence Found to Be Effective but With Different Complications May 24, 2010
ScienceDaily (May 23, 2010) Two popular procedures for female stress incontinence were found to be equivalent in efficacy but differed in side effects, according to data published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' 58th Annual Clinical Meeting. These surgical techniques, called mid urethral slings, are increasingly common for the treatment of stress incontinence or urine loss from physical activity such as coughing,... (Science Daily)
A matter of choice May 24, 2010
" Reach Kamille Bostick at (706) 823-3223 or . Considering major surgery? Be it a hysterectomy or having your appendix taken out, there are some questions that every patient should ask before deciding to go under the knife: - Ask whether this the only option available. - Find out the doctor's experience. It's important to know how much expertise a doctor has with performing the procedure and dealing with patients with certain conditions. When deciding, you want somebody who does five to 10... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Does Eating Too Much Lead to Urinary Incontinence? May 22, 2010
Does eating too much lead to urinary incontinence ... Does eating too much lead to urinary incontinence ... NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who consume a lot of calories or favor saturated fat over "good" fats may have an increased risk of urinary incontinence, regardless of their body weight, a new study suggests. (MEDLINEplus)
Prostate Cancer Therapies All Affect Quality of Life May 22, 2010
It's well known that all of these treatments can cause erectile dysfunction, and that surgery and radiation often lead to urinary incontinence. But much less has been known about how these problems affect men's quality of life in the long run, according to the researchers, led by Dr. George J. Huang of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. (MEDLINEplus)
Signs of Hormonal Imbalances in Wom... May 12, 2010
In addition to these, some of the other prominent symptoms that are often noticed are nagging headaches, giddiness, haziness, poor sexual drive, osteoporosis, PMS, urinary tract diseases and bladder incontinence, the presence of fibroids in the uterus, unusual increase in weight, water retention in the body, and lines and wrinkles on the skin. Pre-mature Menopause. (Suite101.com)
New Buffalo General adds new services May 7, 2010
The new Women s Center for Bladder & Pelvic Health will specialize in treating women with common medical problems including lack of bladder control and urinary incontinence ... Urinary incontinence is a symptom that could point to a range of conditions, including birth defects, pelvic surgery, injuries to the spinal cord and neurological disease. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Surgery for Treatable Dementia Might Also Help in Alzheimer's May 6, 2010
When diagnosing NPH, doctors look for three specific symptoms: difficulty walking (gait disturbances), urinary incontinence and dementia, or memory loss ... "Since 1965, we have been thinking this triage of symptoms -- gait abnormality, urinary incontinence and memory problems -- as a special disease and we have named it normal pressure hydrocephaly," Koga said. (MEDLINEplus)
Prostate Cancer Test a Flop in Study May 5, 2010
Recent studies indicating that many men with slow-growing prostate cancers undergo unnecessary treatment have given urgency to the search for such a tool, especially considering that side effects of treatment can include incontinence and impotence. But the study indicates that "PSA kinetics doesn't seem to be enough to show you who you should follow and who you should treat," said Dr. Ashley E. Ross, a urology resident at the Johns Hopkins University Brady Urological Institute, and lead author... (MEDLINEplus)
UH announces 2010 business plan winners May 4, 2010
InGYNuity won third place and $2,500 from HiBEAM and more than $4,000 in in-kind gifts for a needleless, single-incision mid-urethral sling for the surgical treatment of female stress urinary incontinence. Most Read Stories. (Pacific Business News, HI)
How to Pick the Right Pooch from a Shelter May 2, 2010
Scroll Left Scroll Right. NEW YORK, May 1, 2010. (CBS News)
CHOMP To Build Wellness Center In Marina Apr 30, 2010
"Most people arent completely sick or completely well, Packer said. Were all on a continuum, so it makes sense to have a place where people can improve their health and well-being while managing risk factors. Copyright 2010 by . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. You must have JavaScript enabled to view this content. Links We Like You don't need a gym to start a fitness plan. Try these tips on exercising by using your daily... (KSBW 8, CA)
Awkward! Cringe-worthy body issues Apr 29, 2010
Peeing in your panties You probably associate incontinence with the senior citizens in those Depend ads, but it's actually much more closely linked to giving birth. Pushing out a baby stretches your pelvic floor, and that changes the angle between the urethra and the bladder. (MSNBC -- Health)
Robots in the ER Apr 28, 2010
The Journal of the American Medical Association study found that people who underwent minimally invasive robotic prostate surgery had an increased risk of incontinence, erectile dysfunction and other genitourinary complications. Surgeons had hoped that the use of robotic instruments would protect the nerves surrounding the prostate by removing some of the shakiness that exists in even the best-trained hands, said Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society. (AZCentral -- Health)
Clubs and organizations, 4-23 Apr 24, 2010
Pat Doades gave the health and safety lesson on incontinence. The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. May 17 at Colonial Assisted Living, 1622 Hart Street Road, with Farrell serving as hostess and Elva Manning as co-hostess. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
PSA: American Cancer Society warns of its limits Apr 24, 2010
The treatments can lead to incontinence or impotence. The Atlanta-based cancer society is perhaps the most influential group in giving screening advice. (USA Today -- News)
A job lot of customs Apr 22, 2010
So we got sent to customs counter 3 and were approached by a big burly border security officer with a maniacal sociopathic scowl (read: a gentle lanky fellow named Dennis with the twinkly-eyed charm of a cycling grandpa in an incontinence ad). He bent me over the counter and snarled: ''OK buddy, I'm gonna have a quick peek inside - here lemme help with your tricky pants zipper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Conn. Mayor Gives Kidney To Facebook Friend Apr 22, 2010
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Too much medicine isnt good medicine Apr 22, 2010
Nonetheless, many thousands of American men every year subject themselves to painful radiation, sickening hormone treatments and prostate removal often leading to impotence and incontinence. New thinking is in order. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Dying: Millions of Women in Childbirth, Newborns and Young Children Apr 22, 2010
13, 2006) Almost a quarter of all mothers have problems with exertion incontinence one year after childbirth, according to a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet. However, despite many physical. (Science Daily)
Kids May Get Their Bladder Woes from Mom and Dad Apr 9, 2010
"I think that the benefit would be earlier diagnosis and treatment, which could decrease some of the adverse effects -- urinary tract infections, constipation, incontinence and the social implications of incontinence as well as to help parents deal with the symptoms," she said. She said a limitation of the Dutch study and other studies is that they were based on parent's recall of childhood symptoms. (MEDLINEplus)
More frequent chlamydia test call Apr 9, 2010
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Chlamydia screening programme may not reduce complications - 45 mins ago More frequent chlamydia tests urged - 5 hrs ago Incurable gonorrhea may be next superbug - 8 hrs ago Spring-clean your body - 9 hrs ago Emma Shepperd on Incontinence - 20 hrs ago. SHARED. (BBC News)
Prostate Cancer Video Launched Today Helps Men Understand the Importance of Treatment Choice on Relationships Apr 8, 2010
All three men opted for prostate brachytherapy, a minimally invasive procedure which has the same high cure rate as surgery, but less risk of impotence and incontinence. (1). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Incontinence During Pregnancy Ups Risk of It Later Apr 7, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study confirms that women who have incontinence during pregnancy are more likely than other women to have the problem after giving birth as well ... In a study of more than 1,100 first-time mothers, Spanish researchers found that 39 percent reported urinary incontinence, or urine leakage, at some point during pregnancy ... Another 10 percent said they had anal incontinence, which included uncontrolled passage of gas or stool. (MEDLINEplus)
Is Robot Prostate Surgery Best for Quality of Life? Apr 7, 2010
That may include claims that it carries lower risks of long-term incontinence and impotence than traditional open surgery. Actual study data to prove that, however, are lacking. (MEDLINEplus)
Statepaper at The Movies, Apr. 5 Apr 6, 2010
Issacson, a ethnographer who embraces alternative, ritualistic healing methods, calls upon Mongolian shamans - some of whom shepherd reindeer by day -to cure their son of, if not autism, then his debilitating tantrums and self-imposed incontinence on the toilet. Issacson secured a $1 million book deal to finance the film before even embarking on the trip, so the movies uplifting end seems ordained - not the kind of ground a doc should hope to claim - although the journey through... (Nebraska Statepaper)
Husband and wife cope with Alzheimer's progression Apr 5, 2010
For example, because incontinence is a growing problem, she gets him to use the bathroom regularly by telling him they're going on a long car trip. That always motivates him to "make a pit stop.". (USA Today -- News)
Drug Reduces Risk of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis in High-Risk Men Apr 2, 2010
This uncertainty leads many men to opt for surgery or radiation therapy -- treatments that can lead to incontinence and impotence. "Dutasteride may potentially offer many thousands of men a way to reduce their risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer," says the study's lead author Gerald Andriole, MD, chief of urologic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. (Science Daily)
Plug the leak Apr 1, 2010
Its possible to lead a normal life despite having incontinence ... Wrong perception: Incontinence can happen to anyone, not just the old, says Dr Peter Ng ... Fear, embarrassment or denial these are basically what keep people from discussing urinary incontinence. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Matt Dawson Launches Campaign to Drive Awareness of 'Best Kept Secret' in Cancer Treatment Mar 30, 2010
Again, in prostate cancer the risk of side effects like incontinence and erectile dysfunction is lower than with other treatment options. (3) These factors minimise disruption to patients and allow a faster return to everyday life. (Canada Newswire)
Health Tip: Caring for Your Bowels Mar 27, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- An illness or injury can affect the nerves that help control your bowels, sometimes resulting in diarrhea, constipation or incontinence. Your doctor may recommend a daily bowel-care routine. (MEDLINEplus)
Infertility linked to prostate cancer Mar 23, 2010
Some critics argue that screening leads to an unacceptably high rate of invasive procedures in men who do not have cancer, leading to impotence, urinary incontinence and other problems. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Kimberly-Clark reconfirms 2010 profit Mar 23, 2010
The new products include baby and child care launches, as well as new products for incontinence, feminine care and hand towels. The company s adjusted earnings for 2010 include a recalculation due to a drop in the exchange rate in Venezuela. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Call Medical Radio - Incontinence (1) Mar 21, 2010
Call Medical Radio - Incontinence ... This time on On Call Medica Radio, medical editor Doctor Rick Holm talks about incontinence with Doctor Matthew Barker from Avera Urogynecology Specialists in Sioux Falls. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Second chance for Albany Med icon Mar 20, 2010
Last month, after concerns about MacMillen's incontinence and personal hygiene issues, capped by a diarrheal accident he suffered in his booth, MacMillen was abruptly relieved of his duties. "I had no idea it was coming. It happened so fast. I might have put up a fight if I knew what was happening," said MacMillen, who was accompanied by a hospital official to his booth along New Scotland Avenue several hours before the end of his shift, instructed to collect his belongings and asked to leave... (Albany Times Union)
Beam Therapy Promising For Lung Cancer Mar 17, 2010
How To Talk About Incontinence, Including Who Should Do The Talking, When To Have The Conversation, And How To Avoid Emotional Land Mines. 2010. (KERO 23, CA)
