Significant association identified between hepatitis C, overactive bladder
There is a significant association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) and overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online May 29 in BMC Urology.
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
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Women with sleep apnea report greater symptom burden than men
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that women with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea reported a greater overall symptom burden than men, even though their objective measures of sleep ...
Jun 8, 2026
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New practice guidance available for treatment of enlarged prostate
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) has published new practice guidance for the use of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) to treat enlarged prostate (also called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). The guidance ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Just two radiotherapy sessions given over eight days can treat prostate cancer without any extra side effects
Two larger doses of radiotherapy for prostate cancer cause no additional side effects compared to the standard five doses of radiotherapy, according to results presented at the Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy ...
May 17, 2026
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1 in 3 women unaware surgery can fix pelvic prolapse, survey finds
Up to half of all women will experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. The condition can cause incontinence, constipation, and the descent of the bladder or uterus into the vagina. It can become debilitating ...
May 12, 2026
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Study looks at outcomes of endoscopic surgery in men with BPH, overactive bladder
Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with preoperative overactive bladder (OAB) have higher postoperative storage symptoms despite comparable overall symptom improvement, according to a review published online ...
Apr 28, 2026
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Behavioral therapy + transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation best for overactive bladder
For older women, behavioral therapy (BT) reduces overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, with greater improvements seen in combination with transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), according to a study published online ...
Apr 25, 2026
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Abdominal fat is linked to a higher risk of urinary incontinence in women
The accumulation of fat in the abdominal region, especially visceral fat (fat that accumulates between organs), significantly increases the risk of stress urinary incontinence in women. A study conducted at the Federal University ...
Apr 17, 2026
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New study shows faster recovery with minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment
A recent randomized clinical trial has found that men with localized, intermediate-risk prostate cancer recovered faster and experienced less short-term impact on their daily lives when treated with MRI-guided, transurethral ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Overactive bladder independently linked to risk for recent fall
For adults aged 20 to 69 years, overactive bladder (OAB) is associated with an increased risk for a recent fall, according to a study published online March 19 in Neurourology and Urodynamics.
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