Recent news on Urinary

Minimally invasive device for treating recurrent stress urinary ...  -  25 May 2007
News-Medical.net,A minimally invasive device for treating recurrent stress urinary incontinence in women has been shown to be safe and effective in early clinical trials and

Braley donates $5 million to St. Joseph's  -  25 May 2007
AM900 CHML,One million dollars will support a new in-patient unit dedicated to comprehensive kidney-urinary care. The other 4-million dollars will support the creation

More specialization seen in nursing  -  25 May 2007
Post-Bulletin,Nemmers specializes in wounds and ostomy, which deals with the bowel and urinary system. That means she works with people to help their bodies heal

Urinary Incontinence: Rating Surgeries  -  May 23, 2007
WebMDMay 22, 2007 -- Researchers have new information on what type of bladder-control surgery may work best for women with urinary stress incontinence.

Shades of Dry — Curing Urinary Stress Incontinence  -  May 23, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),Urinary incontinence is a common condition affecting 20 to 40% of older women. 1 The two most common types of urinary incontinence are stress incontinence,

Waist size tied to urinary symptoms in older men  -  May 22, 2007
Reuters.uk,NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An expanding waistline in older men is associated with worsening lower urinary tract symptoms and poorer sexual function,

Minimally invasive device shows promise in treating female urinary ...  -  May 22, 2007
EurekAlert (press release),A minimally invasive device for treating recurrent stress urinary incontinence in women has been shown to be safe and effective in early clinical trials and

Sling better than colposuspension for stress urinary incontinence  -  May 22, 2007
News-Medical.net,A large study by a team of urologists and urogynecologists has found that in a comparison of the two traditional surgical operations for stress urinary

Trial of muscle-derived cell injection in women with stress ...  -  May 22, 2007
SpiritIndia,Research into the use of muscle-derived stem cells to treat stress urinary incontinence has been ongoing. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and

Female Urinary Incontinence Surgeries Go Head-to-Head  -  May 21, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),MONDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- The results of a new head-to-head trial could help women with stress urinary incontinence decide between two surgeries

Stem cell injection therapy for stress urinary incontinence  -  May 21, 2007
SpiritIndia,32 women with stress urinary incontinence underwent periurethral injection of cord blood stem cells. Patients were evaluated using Incontinence Impact and

Stem cells in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence  -  May 22, 2007
SpiritIndia,Improving urethral function has been an elusive target for researchers seeking viable treatments for stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

Body mass index affects the response to sildenafil in men with ...  -  May 21, 2007
SpiritIndia,A link has also been suggested between these factors and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This study from researchers in Chicago and New York analyzed a

New study looks at cure rates and risks of various urinary ...  -  May 21, 2007
San Diego Union Tribune,For millions of women, advancing age comes with embarrassing urinary incontinence that's often provoked by a mere cough, sneeze or laugh.

Muscle Stem Cells Effectively Treat Urinary Incontinence Long Term  -  May 21, 2007
DentalPlans.com,Science Daily — Women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) treated using muscle-derived stem cell injections to strengthen their sphincter muscles

AUA 2007 - Characterization of Fluoroquinolone-Resistant ...  -  May 21, 2007
UroToday,Okayama Japan characterized fluoroquinolone-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from urinary tract infections between 1994 and 2005 in their country.

Nationwide Study Compares Surgeries to Treat Urinary Incontinence ...  -  May 21, 2007
DG NewsAlthough the sling procedure may offer higher cure rates, this advantage may be offset by complications such as urinary tract infections and difficulty

Burch Colposuspension versus Fascial Sling to Reduce Urinary ...  -  May 21, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),Background Many surgical procedures are available for women with urinary stress incontinence, yet few randomized clinical trials have been conducted to

Waist circumference predictive of urinary tract symptoms, sexual ...  -  May 21, 2007
SpiritIndia,Researchers from New York and Illinois suggest that measurement of waist circumference may be a useful predictor for the severity of lower urinary tract

Muscle stem cells effectively treat urinary incontinence long term  -  May 21, 2007
EurekAlert (press release),..."This clinical trial is extremely encouraging, given that 13 million people in the United States, most of them women, cope with stress urinary incontinence

Developments In Tissue Engineering Offer New Sources For Stem Cell ...  -  May 23, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Research into the use of muscle-derived stem cells to treat stress urinary incontinence has been ongoing. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and

Pet Insurer Reveals Biggest Health Problems Affecting US Dogs and Cats  -  May 23, 2007
K9 Magazine,Compared with last year's list, the usual suspects -- skin allergies, urinary tract infections and upset stomachs -- remain near the top for both pets.

Allergan sees big Botox role for urinary problems  -  May 18, 2007
Reuters India,NEW YORK (Reuters) - The head of research for Allergan Inc. said on Friday the company's anti-wrinkle Botox drug could transform the care of urinary

Allergan sees Botox role for urinary problems  -  May 18, 2007
San Diego Union Tribune,NEW YORK – The head of research for Allergan Inc. said Friday the company's anti-wrinkle Botox drug could transform the care of urinary incontinence and

Nation's Largest Pet Insurer Releases Top 10 Reasons Pets Taken to ...  -  May 22, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Compared with last year's list, the usual suspects -- skin allergies, urinary tract infections and upset stomachs -- remain near the top for both pets.

Women With Stress Incontinence Might Be Better With Sling As ...  -  May 22, 2007
Medical News Today,While many different types of surgery are available to treat women with urinary stress incontinence, there have been few randomized trials comparing the

Sling Surgery Is More Effective Than Burch For Bladder Control In ...  -  May 22, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Science Daily — In the largest and most rigorous US trial comparing two traditional operations for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women,

Living without diapers  -  May 23, 2007
The Japan Times,It should be remembered that if one receives proper care or treatment, one's urinary disturbance may lessen or disappear. It is helpful if one sees a

Health Tip: Avoid Urinary Tract Infections  -  May 17, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),...(HealthDay News) -- Urinary tract infections are very uncomfortable, and can lead to serious health problems if not treated promptly with antibiotics.

Evaluation of primary urinary tract infection in infants  -  26 Apr 2007
News-Medical.net,This study is important since urinary tract infection is one of the most common causes of unexplained fevers in infants with an overall reported prevalence

Life After Prostate Cancer Treatment  -  26 Apr 2007
CBS News,..."The main problem with brachytherapy is urinary irritation and some bowl irritation. The main problem for external-beam radiation is urinary irritation and,

New superbugs on the rise in New Zealand  -  26 Apr 2007
Scoop.co.nz,An Environmental Science & Research report which says New Zealand has new strains of bacteria that cause urinary infection resistant to multiple antibiotics

NZ set to deal with new superbug - health official  -  26 Apr 2007
Radio New Zealand,The superbug is an enzyme known as ESBL and is produced by bacteria found in urinary infections. ESBL was unknown in New Zealand six years ago.

National calls for action over increase in 'super bugs'  -  26 Apr 2007
TV3 News,The 'super bug' causes a urinary infection and is resistant to multiple antibiotics. An Environmental Science and Research report last year found 89 cases

Focus on the Women's Health Market to 2011  -  26 Apr 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Key indications covered in this report are osteoporosis, infertility, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, urinary incontinence and gynecological infections.

Q-MedAB: Invitation to Q1 Report Conference Call  -  26 Apr 2007
Business Wire (press release),DEFLUX for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, VUR, (a malformation of the urinary bladder) in children, ZUIDEX, for the treatment of stress urinary

Primary Urinary Tract Infection In Infants: Prophylaxis For ...  -  Apr 23, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),UroToday.com- Wan, et al evaluated 95 infants who presented with a urinary tract infection. They reviewed the clinical and laboratory findings as well as

Healthy Talk  -  Apr 25, 2007
The Reporter,The Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, 54 W. Arndt St., is offering biofeedback as a treatment for urinary incontinence. With biofeedback, patients can

When things aren't quite right  -  Apr 24, 2007
Fort Wayne News Sentinel,The majority of patients show no symptoms, but some may suffer from urinary frequency and difficulty. Risk factors include increased age and a family

Indian Herb May Help End Recurring Urinary Tract Infections  -  Apr 13, 2007
Voice of AmericaUrinary tract infections, or UTIs, are a common ailment, especially in pregnant and older women. Although they can be treated with antibiotics,

Research Explores Herbal Treatment For Recurring Urinary Tract ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),A common herbal extract available in health food stores can greatly reduce urinary tract infections and could potentially enhance the ability of antibiotics

Pharmacist's Picks for Top Away-from-Home Health Problems  -  Apr 23, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,UTIs-A Traveling Pain: Some travelers develop urinary tract infections (UTIs) through various changes that disrupt urination (not staying hydrated enough,

Herbal remedy may help fight urinary tract infections  -  Apr 9, 2007
Food Consumer,One of the problems with urinary tract infections is that the infections may return after treatments with antibiotics due to the fact that cells lining the

Herbal Remedy for Urinary Tract Problems  -  Apr 10, 2007
Keep the Doctor Away,Urinary tract infections can be significantly reduced with the help of a common herbal extract, according to new research.

Herbal help for urinary tract trouble  -  Apr 11, 2007
The Australian,FORSKOLIN, a herbal product found in health food stores, may help reduce bothersome urinary tract infections, US doctors have found.

Forskolin good in urinary tract infections  -  Apr 9, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Progress Toward A New Remedy For Chronic Urinary Tract Infections? (February 17, 2005) -- Researchers from the Flanders Interuniversity Institute for

Herbal remedy for recurring urinary tract trouble  -  Apr 11, 2007
Scientific AmericanNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Forskolin, a herbal product found in health food stores, may help reduce bothersome urinary tract infections, Duke University

Herbal Treatment Effective For Recurring Urinary Tract Infections  -  Apr 9, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Science Daily — A common herbal extract available in health food stores can greatly reduce urinary tract infections and could potentially enhance the

Herbal Extract Shows Promise in Recurring Urinary Tract Infections  -  Apr 8, 2007
News Locale,Forskolin, an extract from the Indian coleus plant can reduce urinary tract infections, besides helping antibiotics kill 90 percent of the bacteria

Herbal treatment Forskolin may help knock out for urinary tract ...  -  Apr 8, 2007
News-Medical.net,The team at Duke University Medical Center say an extract from the Indian coleus plant, Forskolin, prevents urinary tract infections in the bladder

Herbal extract may help urinary tract infections treatment  -  Apr 9, 2007
Xinhua,The team at Duke University Medical Center say that this extract can prevent urinary tract infections in the bladder recurring even after treatment with

Herb may ease urinary blues  -  Apr 10, 2007
Health24.com,An Asian herb often identified as a weight loss aid may be beneficial in reducing urinary tract infections even after antibiotic treatment,

Weight-loss herb found effective in urinary tract infections  -  Apr 8, 2007
SooToday.comDURHAM, NC - A common herbal extract available in health food stores can greatly reduce urinary tract infections and could potentially enhance the ability

Research explores herbal treatment for recurring urinary tract ...  -  Apr 8, 2007
EurekAlert (press release),DURHAM, NC --A common herbal extract available in health food stores can greatly reduce urinary tract infections and could potentially enhance the ability

Diabetes Ups Urinary Infection Risk in Older Women  -  Apr 9, 2007
PakTribune.com,ISLAMABAD: Rates of urinary tract infection (UTI) are higher among postmenopausal women with diabetes than among those without diabetes, researchers report.

Herbs - A definite cure for urinary infections  -  Apr 9, 2007
The Money Times,According to recent researches, Herbal medicines have been found to cure and diminish urinary infections. Doctor’s and medicine experts are relying more and

Common Indian herbal extract may harbour cure for urinary tract ...  -  Apr 9, 2007
DailyIndia.com,However, since forskolin are not tested nor regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, Abraham recommends that patients with a urinary tract infection

Herbal Extract Helps Treat Urinary Tract Infection  -  Apr 9, 2007
E Canada Now,Boston (eCanadaNow) - New research has shown that an herbal extract which is currently an aid for weight less can help treat urinary tract infections in the

Herbal Supplement May Help Treat Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections  -  Apr 8, 2007
ScienceBlogsAccording to an a recent study in the Journal of Antimicrobial Therapy, urinary tract infection recurs in 12-16% of patients treated, regardless of the

Herb Forskolin Can Be Used To Cure Urinary Tract Infections, New ...  -  Apr 9, 2007
All Headline NewsForskolin, which is sold in health food stores and promoted as an allergy and fat loss aid has the ability to reduce the urinary tract infections in the

Herbal supplement might flush out bacteria from urinary tract: Study  -  Apr 9, 2007
Earthtimes.orgA herbal extract widely used in a number of health products plays an important role in reducing urinary tract infections and its effect increases when used

Forskolin Good in Urinary Tract Infections  -  Apr 9, 2007
International News Service,US medical researchers have discovered the common herbal extract forskolin can effectively reduce urinary tract infections.

Forskolin good in urinary tract infections  -  Apr 9, 2007
United Press InternationalDURHAM, NC, April 9 (UPI) -- US medical researchers have discovered the common herbal extract forskolin can effectively reduce urinary tract infections.

Forskolin good in urinary tract infections  -  Apr 9, 2007
Monsters and Critics.com,DURHAM, NC, United States (UPI) -- US medical researchers have discovered the common herbal extract forskolin can effectively reduce urinary tract

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