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121 Cost comparison of the laparoscopic burch colposuspension, laparoscopic two-team sling procedure, and the transobturator tape procedure for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence Full Text Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, March 20, 2013 Clinical Article
122 Does the presence of preoperative luts affect urinary outcomes after radical prostatectomy? Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports, March 20, 2013 Clinical Article
123 Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms in middle-aged and elderly Japanese Geriatrics and Gerontology International, March 20, 2013 Clinical Article
124 Impact of the 'repositioning test' on postoperative outcome of retroluminar transobturator male sling implantation Urologia Internationalis, March 19, 2013 Clinical Article
125 A Pelvic Floor Fitness Program for Older Women With Urinary Symptoms: A Feasibility Study PM&R, March 19, 2013 Clinical Article
126 The role of fascial slings in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women: a 2013 update Current Urology Reports, March 15, 2013 Review Article
127 Factors associated with a better therapeutic effect of solifenacin in patients with overactive bladder syndrome Neurourology and Urodynamics, March 14, 2013 Clinical Article
128 Nerve growth factor (NGF): a potential urinary biomarker for overactive bladder syndrome (OAB)? BJU International, March 14, 2013 Review Article
129 Changes in sexual functioning in women after neuromodulation for voiding dysfunction The Journal of Sexual Medicine, March 14, 2013 Clinical Article
130 Remote monitoring of videourodynamics using smart phone and free instant messaging software Neurourology and Urodynamics, March 14, 2013 Clinical Article
131 Long-term efficacy of paula method as compared with pelvic floor muscle training for stress urinary incontinence in women: a 6-month follow-up Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, March 13, 2013 Clinical Article
132 Short-term functional and urodynamic outcome of w-ileal orthotopic neobladder with serosa-lined tunneled uretero-ileal anastomosis LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, March 13, 2013 Clinical Article
133 Effectiveness of wound, ostomy, and continence nurses on agency-level wound and incontinence outcomes in home care Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, March 13, 2013 Clinical Article
134 Midurethral slings for women with urodynamic mixed incontinence: what to expect? International Urogynecology Journal, March 12, 2013 Clinical Article
135 Obstetric fistula: the use of urethral plugs for the management of persistent urinary incontinence following successful repair International Urogynecology Journal, March 12, 2013 Clinical Article
136 Brain responses to bladder filling in older women without urgency incontinence Neurourology and Urodynamics, March 11, 2013 Clinical Article
137 Advance/advance xp transobturator male slings: preoperative degree of incontinence as predictor of surgical outcome Urology, March 11, 2013 Clinical Article
138 Predictors of postoperative antimuscarinics in women with mixed urinary incontinence after transobturator surgery International Urogynecology Journal, March 11, 2013 Clinical Article
139 Severity of urinary incontinence of nursing home residents correlates with malnutrition, dementia and loss of mobility Urologia Internationalis, March 11, 2013
140 Urodynamic effects of volume-adjustable balloons for treatment of postprostatectomy urinary incontinence Urology, March 8, 2013 Clinical Article
Researchers at the University of Southern California have reported a risk between advanced cancer of the prostate and red meats cooked at high temperature, pan-frying, and prepared "well done." The study involved 1140 men with advanced cancer of the prostate, 717 men with localized cancer of the prostate, and 1096 healthy controls from the California Collaborative Prostate Cancer Study. There was an inverse association between baked poultry and advanced prostate cancer.
Read the article summaryResearchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine have reported that older age and the pre-operative MMSE results are associated with post-radical cystectomy (OR = 1.52) in patients > 65 years of age (n=49). The incidence of post-operative delirium was 29%. Further, patients with post-operative delirium were at increased risk for readmission (OR = 10.7) and re-operation (OR = 9.2).
Read the article summaryAs published in European Neurology, men (age range, 55-69 years) who undergo PSA screening are at decreased risk for metastatic cancer of the prostate. The study involved 76,813 men with a median follow-up of 12 y. There were 666 cases with metastatic cancer of the prostate(256 screened [.67%/1000] and 410 non-screened [.86%/1000]). The HR for men who were screened was 0.58.
Read the article summary1 Solifenacin succinate versus percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in women with overactive bladder syndrome: results of a randomized controlled crossover study Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, April 2, 2013
2 Association of bowel habits with lower urinary tract symptoms in men: findings from the 2005–2006 and 2007–2008 national health and nutrition examination survey The Journal of Urology, April 19, 2013
3 Midurethral slings for women with urodynamic mixed incontinence: what to expect? International Urogynecology Journal, March 12, 2013
4 Impact of urodynamic learning on the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia issue on young and senior urologists and reasons to attend a voiding dysfunction course LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, April 4, 2013
5 Regenerative medicine as a new therapeutic strategy for lower urinary tract dysfunction International Journal of Urology, April 22, 2013
6 Repeat post-op voiding trials: an inconvenient correlate with success Urology Times, April 29, 2013
7 Current Understanding of the Interplay between Oab & Bph Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports, April 23, 2013 Review Article
8 Levator myalgia: why bother? International Urogynecology Journal, April 15, 2013
9 Urodynamic findings in men presenting with incontinence after open versus robotic radical prostatectomy UroToday International Journal, April 3, 2013
10 The artificial urinary sphincter after a quarter of a century: a critical systematic review of its use in male non-neurogenic incontinence European Urology, April 5, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
11 The iatrogenic ureterovaginal fistula Urology, April 3, 2013
12 Surgical management of stress urinary incontinence Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, April 11, 2013
13 Results of a randomized phase III trial of mirabegron in patients with overactive bladder The Journal of Urology, April 8, 2013
14 Botulinum toxin-A for the treatment of overactive bladder: UK contributions Journal of Clinical Urology, April 10, 2013
15 Electrical stimulation versus extracorporeal magnetic innervation for urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy International Journal of Urological Nursing, April 9, 2013
16 Pelvic floor muscle training improves quality of life of women with urinary incontinence: a prospective study Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, April 2, 2013
17 Posterior vaginal wall pull down maneuver: A clinical test to diagnose intrinsic sphincter deficiency in women suffering from genuine urinary stress incontinence International Journal of Urology, April 26, 2013
18 Relationship between dietary phytoestrogens and development of urinary incontinence in midlife women Menopause, March 29, 2013
19 Long-term efficacy of paula method as compared with pelvic floor muscle training for stress urinary incontinence in women: a 6-month follow-up Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, March 13, 2013
20 Randomized controlled trial comparing two procedures for anterior vaginal wall prolapse Neurourology and Urodynamics, April 1, 2013
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