News tagged with bladder control


Got to go? Harvard scientists figure out how you know

If you have an overactive bladder or incontinence, help could be on the way. A new research report published online in the FASEB Journal, shows that the epithelium, a thin layer of cells which line the surface of the bladde ...

Medical research created Feb 08, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Overactive bladder linked to sleep apnoea in women

Sleep apnoea in women has been linked to overactive bladder syndrome in a new study.

Sleep apnea created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Marathon runners may be at risk for incontinence

While many marathon runners may be preoccupied with shin splints, chafing and blisters come race day, one thing they may not consider is their bladder health.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers develop new drug delivery system for bladder cancer using nanoparticles

A team of UC Davis scientists has shown in experimental mouse models that a new drug delivery system allows for administration of three times the maximum tolerated dose of a standard drug therapy for advanced bladder cancer, ...

Cancer created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Bladder control an issue for young women

(Medical Xpress) -- Traditionally considered an older women’s condition, urinary incontinence (UI) affects one in eight healthy young women, causing depression in some, ‎according to a new study.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Some diabetes drugs may increase risk of bladder cancer

An increased risk of bladder cancer is linked to the use of pioglitazone, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Cancer created Jul 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Health warning on new round of fungal infections

(AP)—Tennessee health officials are once again alerting patients who received tainted steroid shots after finding that some have infections at the injection site that could lead to fungal meningitis.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

CWRU spinoff ConservoCare gets licensing options to develop medical device for bladder control

ConservoCare, LLC, a spinoff of research at Case Western Reserve University, has obtained license options through the university's Technology Transfer Office to develop a medical device for bladder control.

Other created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research study: Whistle away the need for diapers

Western babies are potty trained later these days and need diapers until an average of three years of age. But even infants can be potty trained. A study by researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, ...

Health created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Drug treatment for urinary incontinence effective, but side-effects can derail success

Women with UI suffer physical, psychological, and social consequences of not being in full control of their bladders.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0