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The news links below are in regard to global research being performed and reported on via multiple news sources. More research information is also available on our page on Facebook.

We select key reports and keep about three years worth of headlines available for your review.



2010

Modest Weight Loss May Curb Urine Leakage
Source: Reuters Health, July 2, 2010

Medications Found to Cause Long Term Cognitive Impairment of Aging Brain, Study Finds
Source: Science Daily, July 14, 2010

Male Incontinence Surgery in the 21st Century: Past, Present, and Future
Source: Current Opinions in Urology, July 2010

Nocturia in Patients with Overactive Bladder
Source: Arch Esp Urol June 2010.

25-year Experience in the Outcome of Artificial Urinary Sphincter in the Treatment of Female Urinary Incontinence
Source: Urotoday, June 29, 2010

Can Sex Survive Pelvic Floor Surgery?
Source: International Urogynecology Journal, 25 June 2010

Urinary Incontinence inPpersons with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Source: BJU International, 24 June 2010

Dynamic Progression of Overactive Bladder and Urinary Incontinence Symptoms: A Systematic Review.
Source: European Urology, 15 June 2010 (e-pub).

Childhood Constipation Often Lingers into Adulthood. Stubborn Cases of Chronic Constipation in Childhood May Become an Adulthood Problem for a Significant Percentage of Kids, a New Study Suggests
Source: Reuters, June 8, 2010

Researchers Identify Gene Linked to HereditaryIincontinence
Source: EurekAlert, June 7, 2010

CMSC-ACTRIMS: Urinary Rehab Effective in MS
Source: MedPage Today, June 5, 2010

Head-To-Head Comparison Of Incontinence Treatments
Source: Medical News Today, June 3, 2010

Urinary Incontinence in Diabetic Women Is Often Neglected
Source: Medscape, June 3, 2010

Depression Linked to Urinary Incontinence in Men
Source: WebMD, June 2, 2010

Sexual, Urinary Health Boosted in Exercisers, Nonsmokers.Cigarettes, Sedentary Lifestyle Linked to Urological Problems, Studies Show
Source: HealthDay News June 1, 2010

Studies Report Nocturia Was Asssociated with Risk of Death and Represented a Significant Economic Burden to U.S. Society
Source: Kovak-Likly Communications, June 1, 2010

Men With Urine Problems To Benefit From New [UK] Guidance
Source: Medical News Today, May 20, 2010

Genetics and the Lower Urinary Tract
Source: Neurourology and Urodynamics, April 2010 issue and UroToday, May 17, 2010

Two Most Common Incontinence Surgical Procedures Similar in Efficacy, UAB Study Shows
Source: University of Alabama, May 17, 2010

Does Eating Too Much Lead to Urinary Incontinence?
Source: Reuters, May 14, 2010

Women's Explanations for Urinary Incontinence, Their Management Strategies, and Their Quality of Life During the Postpartum Period- Abstract
Source: UroToday, April 9, 2010

Incontinence During Pregnancy Ups Risk of It Later
Source: Reuters Health, April 5, 2010

Major Study Underway to Evaluate Botox Versus Medication For Female Bladder Control
Source: Newswise, April 5, 2010

Incontinence After Childbirth May Last Years. Some New Moms May Have Anal Incontinence 2 Years After Birth, but Few Discuss It With Their Doctor
Source: WebMD, March 24, 2010

Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Incontinence: Vitamin D Deficiency May Contribute to Pelvic Floor Disorders in Women
Source: WebMD, March 22, 2010

Biofeedback May Ease Chronic Constipation
Source: Reuters Health, March 5, 2010

The Impact of Obesity on Urinary Incontinence Symptoms, Severity, Urodynamic Characteristics and Quality of Life
Source: Journal of Urology (print), February 2010

A Randomised Controlled Trial of the PelvicToner Device in Females Stress Urinary Incontinence
Source: BJU International, February 1, 2010

Study: Most Overactive Bladder Cases Go Untreated
Source: Renal and Urology News, January 11, 2010

Researchers at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Pinpoint Best Time to Begin Toilet Training for Children
Source: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, January 8, 2010

Exercise may prevent incontinence from prostate surgery
Source: Reuters, January 7, 2010

2009

The Incidence of Urinary Incontinence Across Asian, Black, and White Women in the United States
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, available online December 29, 2009

A Comparison of the Frequencies of Medical Therapies for Overactive Bladder in Men and Women: Analysis of More Than 7.2 Million Aging Patients
Source: European Urology, December 2009

Reaching a Consensus on Research Priorities in Urinary Incontinence
Source: Nursing Times, December 9, 2009

The Menopause: Effects on the Pelvic Floor, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Source" Nursing Times, December 4, 2009

Muscle Cell Infusion Shown to Strengthen Sphincters in Animals in Stanford Study
Source: EurekAlert, December 4, 2009

The Physiological Function of Lower Urinary Tract Smooth Muscle
Source: Autonomic Neuroscience, November 24, 2009

Prevalence and Severity of Undiagnosed Urinary Incontinence in Women
Source: American Journal of Medicine, November 2009

Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises Can Help Manage Urinary Incontinence In Older Women
Source: Science Daily, November 24, 2009

Encouraging Adolescents to Seek Continence Help
Source: Nursing Times, November 19, 2009

Behavior Therapy Better Than Pessary for Stress Incontinence in Short Term
Source:University of Alabama at Birmingham, November 16, 2009

Obesity and Urinary Incontinence: Epidemiology and Clinical Research Update
Source:UroToday, November 13,2009

What Is Enuresis? What Is Nocturnal Bedwetting?
Source:Medical News Today, November 4, 2009

Do Women With Pure Stress Urinary Incontinence Need Urodynamics?
Source: Medical News Today, October 26, 2009

Update On Duloxetine For The Management Of Stress Urinary Incontinence
Source: Medical News Today, October 26, 2009

Association Between Psychiatric Disorders, Sexual Trauma And Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Source: Medical News Today, October 21, 2009

Adipose-Derived Stem and Regenerative Cells Show Potential in First-in-Man Treatment of Stress Urinary IncontinenceSource
Source: Business Wire, October 15, 2009

Clinicians' views on the NICE guideline on the management of female urinary incontinence - Abstract
Source: UroToday, October 14, 2009

Minimally invasive vs. open radical prostatectomy
Source: UroToday, October 14, 2009

Management options for bladder dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis
Source: Nursing Times, October 9, 2009

A Guide to Assessing Bladder Function and Urinary Incontinence in Older People
Source: Nursing Times, October 9, 2009

Exploring Key Points from a Longitudinal Study of Older Women on Urinary Incontinence
Source: October 9, 2009

HRT Might Up Incontinence Risk In Postmenopausal Women
Source: Medical News Today, October 7, 2009

Pelvic floor muscle exercises can help manage urinary incontinence in older women
Source: EurekAlert, October 1, 2009

Sacral nerve stimulation for refractory overactive bladder in the elderly population
Source: UroToday, September 2, 2009

Fecal Incontinence Affects One in Twelve U.S. Adults: Prevalence of Age-related Disorder Could Be Reduced By Detection and Treatment of Diarrhea
Source: Modern Medicine, August 10, 2009

Effectiveness Of Pelvic Floor Exercises, Digital Vaginal Palpation And Interpersonal Support On Stress Urinary Incontinence
Source: Medical News Today, August 4, 2009

Study: Cure Rate of 80% Seen with Male Sling
Source: Modern Medicine, August 1, 2009

Bowel Symptoms Are Prevalent in Refractory OAB
Source: Modern Medicine, August 1, 2009

Impact of Fecal Incontinence on the Quality of Life
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology, July 14, 2009

Incontinence Very Common in Overweight and Obese Diabetic Women
Source: Renal & Urology News, July 9, 2009

A Personal Account of Living with Faecal Incontinence
Source: Nursing Times, May 28, 2009

Two Types of Urgency - Overactive Bladder - Urgency Is Not Just Urgency.
Source: Medical News Today, May 26, 2009

Researchers Report that Fecal Incontinence Is Often Present with Urinary Incontinence in Women 
Source: Reuters Health, May 8, 2009

Pelvic Floor Training for Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in MS
Source: Nursing Times, February 26, 2009

Pregnancy and Childbirth: the Effects on Pelvic Floor Muscles
Source: Nursing Times, February 26, 2009

Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Women Reduces Urinary Incontinence
Source: UroToday, January 28, 2009

2008

Urine Leakage Prevented Before And After Pregnancy
Source: Medical News Today, October 8, 2008

Help on Hand for Patients with Bladder and Bowel Disorders, UK
Source: Medical News Today, September 11, 2008

Weight Loss Improves Urinary Incontinence in Overweight and Obese Women: Presented at AUGS
Source: Doctor's Guide, September 5, 2008

Panel Urges End to Prostate Screening at Age 75
Source: New York Times, August 5, 2008

New Nerve Stimulation Treatment Could Help with Overactive Bladder
Source: KDKA Pittsburgh, June 20, 2008

Incontinence Medications Could Reduce Effectiveness of Dementia Medication
Source: The Washington Post, May 3, 2008

Black Women Less Likely than White Women to have UI
Source: MedPage Today, April 23, 2008

Catheterized System Wins Annual Student Creativity Prize
Source: University of Wisconsin - Madison News, February 12, 2008

"Natural" Incontinence Remedy Contains Lead, Arsenic 
Source: CBC News, January 24, 2008

Prostate Cancer Gene Found
Source: Bloomberg, January 17, 2008

2007

Nerve Buzzer Can Beat Incontinence 
Source: Daily Mail, September 18, 2007

Report on SIU 2007 
Source: UroToday, September 11, 2007

Stem-Cell Study 
Source: ABC News in Chicago, September 10, 2007

ICS Presents Study Finding Link Between Obesity and Increased Nocturia
Source: Doctor's Guide, August 23, 2007

Combining Behavioral and Drug Therapies Improves Satisfaction but not Drug Withdrawal
Source: Doctor's Guide, August 23, 2007

Emerging Treatments for Prostate Cancer May Lessen Side Effects
Source: U.S. News & World Report, August 23, 2007

Possible Stem Cell Treatment for SUI
Source: Healthcentral.com, July 19, 2007

New Solution for Stress Incontinence?
Source: Daily Mail Online, July 24, 2007

Sling Surgery is More Effective for Bladder Control in Women
Source: Emax Health, June 30, 2007

Injecting Autologous Cells Could Relieve Urinary Incontinence
Source: Medical News Today, June 29, 2007 

"Medical School for the Public" in South Dakota focuses on Women's Health, Including Incontinence
Source: KXNet.com, June 22, 2007

New Study in Wisconsin
Source: LaCross Tribune, February 22, 2007

Prostatectomy Approaches Have Similar Continence Impact
Source: Cancer Page.com, February 14, 2007

C-Section Risk
Source: Ivanhoe Newswire, February, 14, 2007

Doc Outline Major Differences in Types of Incontinence
Source: Herald Tribune.com, February 14, 2007

Dr. Oz Tackles Incontinence on Oprah
Source: Betsy Syndication, February 14, 2007

College-Age Female Athletes Report Incontinence
Source: KFYR-TC.com, February 5, 2007

2006

Simon Partners with HealthCentral
Source: HealthCentral.com

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