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Urine Test Could Cut Need for Painful Bladder Cancer Procedure
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2024
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A new urine test could spare bladder cancer survivors from a painful follow-up procedure needed to ensure their cancer hasn't come back, researchers report.
People who've gotten surgery for high-risk bladder cancer require a cystoscopy -- a procedure in which a flexible ...
Which Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence Is Best for You?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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If you're female and you lose bladder control upon exertion -- sneezing, coughing, laughing, lifting something heavy -- you may have stress urinary incontinence.
As many women know, the condition is no joke and it may keep you from doing the things you love.
There ...
Scientists Finally Figure Out Why Pee Is Yellow
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2024
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Golden news for a new year: Scientists now know why urine is yellow.
It's only taken 100 years, but researchers say they've pinpointed the enzyme in urine behind its buttery hue.
“This enzyme discovery finally unravels the mystery behind urine's yellow color,” ...
Too Few Cancer Patients Get Palliative Care When Urinary Blockages Arise
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 28, 2023
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The prognosis is poor for many cancer patients who develop serious urinary blockages, but researchers say less than half receive palliative care.
Palliative care aims to relieve pain and other symptoms of serious illness. Hospice care, one type of palliative care, is an ...
Steer Clear of UTIs This Summer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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Dehydration brings lots of risks — including urinary tract infections (UTIs).
An expert offers some tips for avoiding these painful infections without sacrificing summer fun.
“Patients can experience more UTIs during the summer due to inadequate fluid intake, ...
No Need to Avoid Exercise After Prolapse Surgery, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2023
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It may not be necessary for people who have prolapse surgery for pelvic floor disorders to wait to get started exercising again.
A new study challenges standard restrictions, finding that those who resume exercising soon after the procedure do just as well as those who w...
Stress Urinary Incontinence? Know Your Surgical Options
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2023
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A lot of women experience stress urinary incontinence, those bladder leaks that can happen when a woman is coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising.
It's the most common type of urinary incontinence in women, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
S...
Embolization Treatment Could Offer Drug-Free Relief From Enlarged Prostate
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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Men suffering from an enlarged prostate can receive long-term relief from a minimally invasive procedure that partially blocks blood flow to the gland, new research reports.
The procedure, called prostate artery embolization (PAE), dramatically improved urinary symptoms...
Diet Drinks May Not Affect Urinary Function in Women
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 28, 2022
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If you struggle with urinary incontinence and worry that diet drinks may make matters worse, new research suggests they may not have a significant effect.
"This study is important in that it may guide clinicians counseling women with urinary incontinence to focus more on...
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Ease Urinary Incontinence
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2022
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Weight-loss surgery can have many health benefits, and now a new study suggests that long-term relief from urinary incontinence is one of them.
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common problem, and obesity is among the risk factors for it: Extra pounds put more pressure on ...
Hormonal Drug May Help Women Ease Urinary Incontinence
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2022
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Menopause is famous for triggering hot flashes and mood swings, but one embarrassing side effect of a woman's drop in estrogen levels is lesser known — urinary urge incontinence.
Now, a new s...
More Than Annoying: Men's Urinary Issues Tied to Shorter Lives
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2022
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Urinary incontinence can plague men as they age, but a new study suggests it may be more than just a bothersome condition and might actually be a harbinger of early death.
"Thi...
Newer Mesh Slings for Stress Incontinence a Safe, Effective Option for Women: Study
- Amy Norton
- March 31, 2022
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For women with frequent urine leakage, a newer and simpler "sling" surgery works as well as the standard version, according to a new clinical trial.
The study involved...
What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence
- February 11, 2022
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Everyone has had a case of the squirms at some point in their life, fighting the need to urinate as a full bladder presses them to let it all go.
But for some, that need occurs far too often. Or, even worse, they go accidentally when they sneeze or laugh.
"Incontin...
Bladder Trouble Worsens With Age for Women, Study Confirms
- Robert Preidt
- December 17, 2021
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A new study confirms what many older women already know: Bladder problems in women worsen with age.
The researchers found that postmenopausal women between 45 and 54 years of age are more likely to have
Are You at Risk for Stress Urinary Incontinence?
- November 20, 2021
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If you pee a little when you laugh, dance, exercise or sneeze, you may have stress urinary incontinence.
While this can be annoying, it can be treated -- and even some small lifestyle changes can make a big difference, according to the Urology Care Foundation, the offici...
Two New Symptoms That Could Point to Pancreatic Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- November 10, 2021
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Researchers have identified two previously unrecognized symptoms of pancreatic cancer -- a discovery that might help with earlier detection and improve extremely low survival numbers, they say.
"When pancreatic cancer is diagnosed earlier, patients have a higher chance o...
Urinary Incontinence Can Affect a Woman's Mental Health
- Robert Preidt
- July 8, 2021
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Millions of women are plagued by the daily disruptions of urinary incontinence, and new research suggests it might also be harming their mental health.
For the study, researchers analyzed data from 10,000 adult women who took part in a Portuguese Health Ministry survey c...
Women, Take These Key Steps to Good Urological Health
- June 19, 2021
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Women who try to hold their pee during the day might want to rethink that strategy.
It's time to "get up and go," according to the Urology Care Foundation, which is encouraging women to be proactive about their urological health.
That, of course, means get up ...
Device Used for Thousands of Years Eases Major Cause of Female Urinary Problems
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2021
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Many women with pelvic organ prolapse may get lasting relief from a treatment that's been around for a few thousand years, a new study suggests.
With pelvic organ prolapse (POP), weakened muscles and supporting tissue in the pelvis allow one or more organs -- including t...
Urinary Incontinence a Common Issue for Older Women, But Treatments Can Help
- Robin Foster
- February 19, 2021
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Nearly 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 deal with the indignities of urinary incontinence, but experts say no one has to suffer in silence.
Frequently considered an inevitable problem of aging, most women never even try to get treatment for the urinary leakage that they e...
Could High Pollen Levels Trigger Pelvic Pain?
- Steven Reinberg
- January 8, 2021
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Most folks are familiar with the havoc that high pollen levels can wreak on their lungs, but new research suggests they can also exacerbate a painful pelvic condition in some people.
"Our study provides evidence to suggest increased pollen counts may trigger symptom flar...
Quit Smoking, Your Bladder Will Thank You
- November 26, 2020
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If you smoke, you significantly increase your odds of developing bladder cancer, experts warn.
"Everyone knows smoking causes lung cancer, but they don't always know about bladder cancer," said Dr. Srinivas Vourganti, a urologist at Rush University Medical Center in Chic...
Need to Pee? Scientists May Have Found the Gene for That
- Steven Reinberg
- October 26, 2020
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Scientists say they have spotted the gene responsible for telling you when it's time to pee.
The gene, called PIEZO2, may help at least two different types of cells sense when the bladder is full and needs to be emptied.
"Urination is essential for o...
Want Fewer UTIs? Go Vegetarian, Study Suggests
- E.J. Mundell
- January 30, 2020
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Urinary tract infections plague millions of Americans. Now new research suggests that what they eat might have a role to play.
The Taiwanese study compared UTI rates among nearly 10,000 Buddhists living in the island nation, about a third of whom followed a strict ve...
What Works Best to Help Men With Overactive Bladder?
- Steven Reinberg
- January 14, 2020
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Learning how to control the urge to urinate may be all the therapy men need to treat an overactive bladder, a new study suggests.
A combination of drugs and behavioral therapy seems to work better than drugs alone, but behavioral therapy alone also worked better tha...
Woman's Suddenly Purple Pee Had Doctors Guessing
- E.J. Mundell
- October 30, 2019
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No 'purple rain' jokes, please.
A 70-year-old French woman hospitalized for stroke left her physicians puzzled after her urine took on an unusual hue.
Ten days after receiving a urinary catheter as part of her post-stroke treatment, "her urine appeared purp...
Widely Prescribed Class of Meds Might Raise Dementia Risk
- Robert Preidt
- June 24, 2019
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Doctors often prescribe anticholinergic drugs for a variety of ills. But a new study suggests they may increase the risk of dementia in older patients.
These medicines include everything from Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to certain antipsychotics and Parkinson's meds. ...
What Works Best for Women Struggling With a Leaky Bladder?
- Amy Norton
- March 19, 2019
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For women who need relief from bladder control problems, behavioral therapies are a better bet than medication, a new research review finds.
In an analysis of 84 clinical trials, researchers found that overall, women were better off with behavioral approaches to easi...
Ebola Survivors Continue to Suffer Years After Recovery
- Robert Preidt
- March 14, 2019
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Many survivors of the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa have ongoing health problems, a new study finds.
More than 28,000 people were infected and more than 11,000 died in the outbreak.
Researchers compared 966 Ebola survivors from Liberia with 2,350 ...