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Read moreThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality issued in April its annual quality report including data on rates of healthcare-associated... Read more »
A few weeks ago the National Institutes of Health (NIH) held their much-anticipated State-Of-The-Science Conference on the Prevention of... Read more »
While it is arguably almost expected for women to have some degree of urinary incontinence, based on physiology and other factors, that is... Read more »
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Intermittent catheterization is the temporary placement of a catheter (tube) to remove urine from the body. This is usually done by placing the... Read more »
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After the flu and common cold, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common medical complaint among women in their reproductive years. UTIs... Read more »
Researchers have found a link between depression, enlarged prostate, and incontinence in men. A study of more than 5,000 men found that major... Read more »
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Urinary Incontinence ProductsMany products are available to help patients avoid embarrassment and prevent leakage.Absorbent Pads and Protective... Read more »
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Emotional EffectsUrinary incontinence can have severe emotional effects. Patients may feel humiliated, isolated, and helpless about their condition.... Read more »