In November, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved r-SNM, the first rechargeable sacral nerve stimulator cleared for full-body MRI scans, and sales results from the initial launch were ...
It's a problem nobody wants to talk about, suffering in silence and embarrassment. Of the 25 million Americans living with incontinence, 80% are women. But a pacemaker for the bladder may be the ...
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...
Bladder control problems, or urinary incontinence, can cause an uncontrolled urgency to urinate, increased visits to the ...
Medtronic has received FDA approval for a new implant aimed at improving bladder control, with a small device placed near the ankle designed to be more convenient and accessible. Compared to other ...
Leakage from the bladder may seem alarming, but it’s a common condition that many women deal with. However, the severity of urinary leakage is different for everyone. Childbirth, aging, injury, weight ...
Various nerves control bladder and bowel function, including the spinal cord, cauda equina, pudendal nerves, and the enteric nervous system, a nerve network in the walls of the digestive tract. These ...
Involuntary urination is a scary thing for most of us, and unfortunately, certain medical conditions, aging or even stress can prompt incontinence. However, there are steps you can take to minimize ...
Which bladder control underwear are best? There are many problems that people suffer from that cause more than physical harm. According to the Urology Care Foundation, approximately 33 million ...