overactive bladder

Clinical trial tests herpes virus-based therapy for neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury

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A modified herpes virus that targets spinal cord nerve cells to treat neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury is underway in a first-in-human clinical trial by UTHealth Houston at TIRR Memorial Hermann. Neurogenic bladder, also called neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, often occurs after a spinal cord injury. The spinal cord helps coordinate bladder storage and voiding. … Read more

Association between overactive bladder and female sexual frequency: a cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and nutrition examination survey data | BMC Women’s Health

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White N, Iglesia CB. Overactive bladder. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2016;43(1):59–68. Article  PubMed  Google Scholar  Mendez MH, Sexton SJ, Lentz AC. Contemporary review of male and female climacturia and urinary leakage during sexual activities. Sex Med Rev. 2018;6(1):16–28. Article  PubMed  Google Scholar  Abushamma F, Abu Alwafa R, Shbaita S, Aghbar A, Zyoud SH, Hashim … Read more

Findings Suggest Potential Link Between Overactive Bladder, Osteoarthritis

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Patients with osteoarthritis may have a higher likelihood of developing overactive bladder (OAB) than those without arthritis, according to a study published in Scientific Reports, suggesting a potential association between the 2 conditions.1 OAB affects up to 12% of adults, with primary symptoms of urine frequency, urgency, and increased nocturia.2 Risk factors for OAB include … Read more