Intravesical alkalized lidocaine therapy is effective for the acute treatment of symptoms of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS), and improvements seem to hold up after treatment is stopped, investigators reported at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the European Association of Urology. Reuters Health Information
The investigational gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist degarelix is as effective as standard androgen deprivation therapy in men with prostate cancer, according to phase III results announced at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the European Association of Urology (EAU). Reuters Health Information
This article, the first of a 3-part series on neuromodulation for management of the neurogenic bladder, provides a general introduction to the InterStim system. Urologic Nursing
A case study of a 65-year-old woman who presented with urinary symptoms and a right hydronephrosis resulting from a tumor is reviewed. Nature Clinical Practice Urology
The second article in this 3-part series, offers a review of programming options for the InterStim system with many tips for clinicians. Urologic Nursing
Has the requirement for integrated continence services been met in England? What do the results say about urinary incontinence assessment and care by professionals directly looking after older people? Age and Ageing
Variations in the anatomical origin of the internal pudendal artery are associated with early onset of erectile dysfunction, according to a study reported in BJU International for March. Reuters Health Information
What is the association between sex-hormone concentrations and life satisfaction, neuropsychiatric symptoms, depression or dementia in elderly men? Endocrine Practice
The last article in this 3-part series consists of a pair of case vignettes to illustrate the use of the InterStim system in realistic clinical settings. Urologic Nursing
