Does prostate cancer treatment help older, sick men?
Older men with other illnesses may not live long enough to benefit from aggressive prostate cancer treatments, such as prostate...
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Pricey radiation no better post prostatectomy-study
Men who get an older and less costly form of radiation after their cancerous prostates are removed fare just as well as men...
Niger villagers vow to end female genital mutilation
About 14,000 villagers from 20 communities in Niger took a public vow to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced under-age...
Doctors to older, heavy smokers: Get CT screening
Stepping into the debate over who should be screened for lung cancer, a leading medical specialty group issued new guidelines...
PSA test leads to further procedures, harms: study
Most older men with prostate cancer found by prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and biopsies opted for treatment in a...
Doctors group questions prostate cancer screening
The American College of Physicians (ACP) became the latest group to ask doctors to be clear about the limited benefits and...
Some older adults get unnecessary colonoscopies
Close to one-quarter of colonoscopies performed on older adults in the U.S. may be uncalled for based on screening guidelines,...
Jury orders J&J unit to pay $8.3 mln in metal hip trial
A Los Angeles jury ordered Johnson & Johnson's DePuy orthopedic unit to pay more than $8 million in damages in the first...
Personalized risk info helps with screening decision
People make more educated decisions about screening tests when they're given a personalized assessment of their own risk,...
Jury awards $3.35 million in vaginal mesh case
A jury on Monday said Johnson & Johnson should pay a South Dakota woman $3.35 million for failing to adequately warn her...
PSA decision tools may help men clarify their values
Giving men decision-making tools to help them consider the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening changed how they valued...
Psychiatric drugs tied to falls in the elderly
Seniors taking psychiatric drugs may be at extra high risk for falling, new Dutch research suggests. Of about 400 elderly...
Botox OK'd by U.S. FDA to treat overactive bladder
The popular Botox wrinkle treatment made by Allergan Inc has been approved to treat adults with overactive bladder who cannot...
Caffeine linked to leaky bladder in men
The amount of caffeine that's typically found in two cups of coffee may contribute to a man's incontinence, according to...
Some docs screen for prostate cancer without asking
One in four family doctors doesn't ask male patients before screening them for prostate cancer, according to a new survey....
No fewer side effects for prostate proton therapy
An expensive prostate cancer radiation treatment known as proton beam therapy has just as many side effects as a more common...
Little change in overtreatment at doctors' offices
Although some Americans are getting more of beneficial treatments that were underused in the past, including drugs for heart...
Vaginal birth tied to pelvic muscle weakness
Many years after childbirth, women who delivered vaginally may have weaker pelvic muscles than mothers who had their babies...
Hormone therapy not recommended for disease prevention: U.S. panel
The risks of taking hormone therapy to prevent heart disease and osteoporosis in post menopausal women far outweigh the benefits...
Women with genital cutting have poorer sex life
A new study confirms that women who were forced to undergo genital cutting as young girls have a poorer sex life years later....
Genital cutting tied to later abuse risk
Women who underwent genital cutting as young girls may be at increased risk of physical, sexual or emotional abuse from their...
Benefits of PSA testing may outweigh harms: study
The possible benefits and harms of prostate cancer screening have been hotly debated in recent years, but for the first time...
Kegel exercises curb incontinence in late pregnancy
Pregnant women who exercise and strengthen their pelvic muscles are less likely to have problems with urine leakage in their...
Robot prostatectomy cuts incontinence, surgeon finds
Robot surgery for prostate cancer lowered the rate of urinary complications compared with hands-on surgery in a new Italian...
More men with prostate cancer 'team' wait on treatment
Men with low-risk forms of prostate cancer are more likely to opt for so-called active surveillance over surgery or radiation...
Drop in prostate cancers seen after new US advice
The rate of early prostate cancers among older Americans dropped suddenly following a change in screening advice from government-backed...
Prostate cancer surgery fails to cut deaths in study
Prostate cancer surgery didn't appear to save lives compared with observation alone in a new study that tracked men for a...
Leaky bladder affects young women too
Bladder control problems may be seen as a problem of older people, but a good percentage of college-age women have symptoms...
Cancer doctors say broach PSA test with some men
Doctors should discuss prostate cancer screening with men who have at least 10 years left to live, one of the country's largest...
Stirrups during childbirth don't cause more tears
Women who have their feet in stirrups during childbirth are no more likely to experience a tissue tear during the delivery...
Docs use hormones more often than prescribe them
Doctors may be more willing to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or recommend it to their wives, than to prescribe it...
J&J to stop selling controversial vaginal implants
Johnson & Johnson said it would stop selling vaginal mesh implants after a raft of lawsuits about the devices causing complications...
Panel recommends against hormone therapy
Women taking hormone therapy to prevent certain chronic conditions or ease hot flashes face a complicated mix of possible...
Takeda drug impresses in ulcerative colitis study
More than 40 percent of patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis achieved clinical remission from the debilitating...
US task force: End routine prostate cancer screening
A task force advising the U.S. government on Monday recommended against routine use of prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels...
CORRECTION: J&J's Simponi helps ulcerative colitis patients: study
More than one-half of patients taking Johnson & Johnson's drug Simponi for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis showed a...
Pre-surgery bladder tests often unnecessary: study
Uncomfortable and expensive tests sometimes done before surgery to treat the most common cause of urine leakage in women...
Caffeine not tied to worsening urinary incontinence
Women with urinary incontinence who also enjoy their regular cup of coffee or tea don't have to worry about the extra caffeine...
SPECIAL REPORT-Cancer screening feeds overdiagnosis debate
Cancer was on Gritley Henry's mind when Dr. Jonathan Aviv treated her for a cough that had bested other doctors for a decade....
C-sections tied to lower incontinence risk
Women who have given birth vaginally are more likely to develop incontinence decades later than moms who delivered their...
Drugs help some women with incontinence
Some women with a leaky bladder can get better using approved medications, but a new research review finds that inadequate...
U.S. FDA panel backs drug for leaky bladder
U.S. drugs advisers backed Astellas Pharma Inc's bladder drug on Thursday. A panel of outside advisers to the U.S. Food and...
Botox works in overactive bladder studies
Allergan Inc said its Botox met the primary goals of a pair of late stage clinical trials for overactive bladder by significantly...
New data fuel debate over prostate cancer screening
Updated results from a long-term study concludes that regular prostate cancer screening cuts the risk of death from prostate...
Robotic surgeries costlier but safer: study
Patients who undergo robot-assisted surgeries on the kidneys or prostate have shorter hospital stays, a lower risk of getting...
Men opting for costly new prostate cancer treatment
Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer are more likely to be treated with proton beam therapy, a novel form of radiation...
CORRECTION: Seed therapy for prostate cancer may zap fertility
Radioactive "seeds" that are sometimes used to treat early prostate cancer may do widespread damage to the DNA in a man's...
Seed therapy for prostate cancer may zap fertility
Radioactive "seeds" that are sometimes used to treat early prostate cancer may do widespread damage to the DNA in a man's...
Weight loss may prevent leaky bladder in diabetes
Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut their risk of urine leakage if they shed some pounds, a new study suggests....
Don't believe hype about robot prostatectomy: study
Older men considering robotic surgery for prostate cancer shouldn't trust the rosy ads promoting the expensive technology...
PSA screening doesn't prevent cancer deaths: study
Annual screening for prostate cancer doesn't cut men's chances of dying from the disease, according to the latest results...
US FDA wants new studies on surgical mesh implants
U.S. health regulators ordered new safety studies for surgical mesh implants that are used to hold pelvic organs in place,...
Pelvic exercises help men with overactive bladders
A new study shows men with overactive bladder may benefit from pelvic floor exercises long known to help women plagued by...
Some men can delay prostate cancer treatment-panel
Men with low-risk prostate cancer may wait to see if their disease progresses before treating it, an independent panel of...
CORRECTION: Estrogen use tied to bladder control problems
Postmenopausal women who take estrogen for years are more likely to experience incontinence than those on the hormone for...
Estrogen use tied to bladder control problems
Postmenopausal women who take estrogen for years are more likely to experience incontinence than those on the hormone for...
Kids' daytime wetting accidents linked to ADHD
Children who wet themselves are more than four times as likely as other kids to also have attention deficit/hyperactivity...
Infections after prostate biopsy on the rise
Serious infections after prostate biopsies appear to be on the rise in the U.S., possibly fueled by antibiotic-resistant...
Prostate surgery risks greater for elderly men
Elderly men who have prostate cancer surgery face heightened risks of complications -- and the majority have the procedure...
PSA test for prostate cancer not recommended-US panel
A U.S. government-backed panel recommended against routine prostate cancer screening on Friday because widespread screening...
Groups defend need for prostate screening
Reports that an influential group of advisers plans to recommend against routine screening of prostate cancer have drawn...
Private insurance, better prostate surgery outcome?
U.S. men who have surgery for prostate cancer seem to fare better if they have private insurance rather than public coverage...
CORRECTION: Doctors predict impotence after prostate treatment
A man facing prostate cancer treatment can now get a rough sense of his odds of becoming impotent after the procedure, researchers...
Female smokers have more bladder symptoms
Bladder problems seen more often among smokers than nonsmokers may be further motivation for women to quit smoking, a new...
After prostate surgery, some men leak during sex
Incontinence during sex is a long-lasting problem for roughly one in eight men who've had their prostate removed due to cancer,...
Child marriage a scourge for millions of girls
Child marriage, which steals the innocence of millions of girls worldwide and often condemns them to lives of poverty, ignorance...
Teenage brides suffer pain and shame of fistula
"Nobody wants a woman who passes stools all the time and smells," whispered Farhiya Mohamed Farah, explaining why her husband...
Do robots drive up prostate surgeries?
After Wisconsin hospitals acquired robotic surgery technology, the number of prostate removals they performed doubled within...
Ketamine abuse may lead to bladder damage, pain
A new study finds that long-term regular use of the club drug ketamine, sometimes called Special K, can alter bladder function,...
More people struggling with bladder control: study
An increasing number of people say they are dealing with incontinence, according to a new survey of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults....
Life after prostate surgery worse than men expect
Nearly half of men who undergo surgery to treat prostate cancer find themselves with greater incontinence problems and less...
Safe to skip radiation for prostate cancer?
A review of recent studies comparing different radiation treatments for prostate cancer reveals no clear picture of what...
Incontinence after prostate surgery no big deal: men
Many men have some degree of incontinence after prostate surgery, but few are significantly bothered by it, according to...
Choosing C-section may not prevent incontinence
Having a Cesarean section may not lower a woman's chance of incontinence later in life -- unless she delivers all of her...
Rising prostate cancer rate seen in U.S. servicemen
The rate of prostate cancer among active-duty U.S. Air Force members has been several times higher in recent years than it...
Women who drink less may still become incontinent
Drinking less to avoid incontinence later in life? A new study suggests it may not help. "Especially for older women, adequate...
Many women may suffer from fecal incontinence
As many as one in five adult women may suffer from loss of bowel control, according to a new study from Australia. Bladder...
Often okay to skip prostate cancer treatment: study
Many men with less aggressive forms of prostate cancer choose to forgo treatment, and a new study provides more evidence...
PSA spikes are poor predictors of prostate cancer
A sudden spike in blood levels of prostate specific antigen, or PSA, is not an accurate way to predict prostate cancer, and...
Gene test may cut need for prostate cancer surgery
A genetic pattern could predict how aggressive prostate cancer is, potentially saving many men with less threatening tumors...
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Prostate tumors with a distinctive four-gene "signature" are far more lethal than others, laying the groundwork for a test...
Bladder control problems more common in ADHD
Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more likely than their peers to have problems with bedwetting...
Asians at greater risk for tear during delivery
Asians are nine times as likely as other women to experience severe tearing of the skin around the vagina during childbirth,...
Hysterectomy linked to cardiovascular disease
Women who have their uterus removed for reasons other than cancer may be at a greater risk of suffering a heart attack or...
Wait-and-see OK for some mid-risk prostate cancers
More men with prostate cancer may be able to safely put off treatment in favor of monitoring the disease over time, a study...
Older men get less effective prostate cancer care
Old age is no hindrance to benefiting from prostate cancer surgery and radiation therapy, according to a new U.S. study that...
Prostate cancer: Watching and waiting may be best
Older men with low-risk prostate cancer may be better off getting regular check-ups that rushing to get surgery or radiation,...
Tonsil surgery may not help bed wetting
Bedwetters don't get drier nights by having their tonsils removed, according to a small study. Unlikely as it sounds, many...
Prostate cancer screening may help healthy men only
Screening men for prostate cancer makes sense only if they are generally healthy, U.S. researchers said on Monday. They found...
Low-income men show more high-risk prostate tumors
Low-income men treated for prostate cancer are likelier to have a more aggressive disease at diagnosis compared with their...
Statins may delay prostate problems in older men
Taking statins for high cholesterol appears to significantly delay the development of an enlarged prostate, a common condition...
Sex problems vex men long after prostate surgery
Sexual problems appear to be more distressful to men after prostate-removal surgery than urinary problems do, a new long-term...
No evidence for routine prostate screening: study
Routine prostate cancer screening does not appear to help men live longer, according to a new study that pooled the best...
Post-pregnancy weight loss tied to incontinence risk
It may not be how much weight a woman gains during pregnancy, but how much she loses afterward, that affects her risk of...
Obese men less likely to get biopsy after PSA screening
Research has shown that obese men have lower rates of prostate cancer than thinner men, but a new study suggests that this...
Study backs prostate screening for high risk men
Men who have a certain genetic variations that put them at higher risk of prostate cancer may benefit from regular screening...
CORRECTION: Timer may help kids' bladder control problems
Wearing a programmable wristwatch could help children manage their daytime bladder control problems, a new study suggests....
Timer may help kids' bladder control problems
Wearing a programmable wristwatch could help children manage their daytime bladder control problems, a new study suggests....
No risk seen from delaying prostate cancer surgery
Adding to evidence that men with early prostate cancer can safely put off surgery, a new study finds that patients who delayed...
Prostate biopsy can cause urinary, erectile problems
Biopsies taken to diagnose prostate cancer commonly cause temporary erectile dysfunction and, in some cases, lingering urinary...
Urinary incontinence common in older men too
It's not just women who suffer from urinary incontinence: Nearly one in twenty U.S. men have moderate to severe forms of...
Low-risk prostate cancer treated aggressively
Many men with low-risk prostate cancer get aggressive treatment, increasing the risk of serious side effects, U.S. researchers...
Bad hot flashes? Try dropping a few pounds
Overweight women who suffer from bothersome hot flashes may find some relief by losing some weight, hints a new study published...
Study finds prostate screening cuts cancer deaths
An extensive study into the merits of screening men between the ages of 50 and 65 for prostate cancer has found it can cut...
Childhood constipation often lingers into adulthood
Stubborn cases of chronic constipation in childhood may become an adulthood problem for a significant percentage of kids,...
Does eating too much lead to urinary incontinence?
Women who consume a lot of calories or favor saturated fat over "good" fats may have an increased risk of urinary incontinence,...
Prostate cancer therapies all affect quality of life
The various forms of prostate cancer treatment -- from surgery to radiation to hormones -- can all have long-term effects...
Kids may get their bladder woes from mom and dad
Children with urinary problems can blame their parents, according to a new study that links urinary problems in children...
Is robot prostate surgery best for quality of life?
Despite the popularity of robot-assisted procedures for prostate cancer, when it comes to men's long-term quality of life,...
Incontinence during pregnancy ups risk of it later
A new study confirms that women who have incontinence during pregnancy are more likely than other women to have the problem...
Infertility linked to prostate cancer
Infertile men may have an increased risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer, researchers reported on Monday in what...
Genital cutting not tied to childbirth complication
The practice of female genital cutting may not raise the risk of a severe childbirth complication common in the developing...
Prostate test 'public health disaster' - discoverer
The most commonly used tool for detecting prostate cancer, routine PSA screening, has become "a hugely expensive public health...
Specialty may bias doctors' prostate cancer advice
New research suggests that the type of specialist a prostate cancer patient sees -- rather than the patient's own preference...
Hysterectomy for bleeding may cause urinary woes
Women who undergo a hysterectomy to treat heavy menstrual bleeding may have higher rates of urinary tract problems over the...
New guidelines on prostate cancer urge frank talk
New guidelines from the American Cancer Society urge doctors to make sure their patients fully understand the risks as well...
Prostate cancer diagnosis raises risk of suicide
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer roughly doubles the risk of suicide or death from a heart attack, U.S. researchers said...
Scanner helps doctors pinpoint prostate cancer
U.S. researchers have found a way to pinpoint where in the prostate a tumor may be hiding by using an imaging technique that...
Low-carb diet best for lowering blood pressure
People with high blood pressure who want to drop some pounds may want to choose a low-carb diet, a new study shows. In the...
Robot prostate surgery has downsides, needs more data
Considering having a surgeon remove your cancerous prostate using a robot? You might want to see a surgeon who has done at...
Exercise may prevent incontinence from prostate surgery
A healthy weight and regular exercise may help protect men from one of the most common side effects of prostate cancer surgery,...
Devices for pelvic disorder often have side effects
Vaginal inserts designed to treat a condition called pelvic organ prolapse may have high rates of complications in the long...
Many prostate cancers caught by screening won't kill
The number of prostate cancers diagnosed in UK men each year would jump from 30,000 to 160,000 if the country introduced...
Depression may up risk of a leaky bladder in women
Older women who suffer from major depression are at greater risk of developing urinary incontinence than women of the same...
Burden of proof: Breast cancer changes fall short
Making drastic changes to U.S. breast cancer screening guidelines will take much stronger evidence than that offered by a...
Obesity in adolescence may increase girls' MS risk
A woman's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) during her lifetime is doubled if she was obese at age 18, new research...
Pros and cons with "easier" prostate cancer surgery
More and more men with prostate cancer who opt to have the organ surgically removed are choosing less invasive keyhole "prostatectomy"...
Men often not told of prostate cancer risks: study
Doctors do not involve men enough in discussions about whether to undergo screening for prostate cancer, U.S. researchers...
Medical societies push standards for robotic surgery
Surgeons are increasingly turning to high-tech robotic equipment to operate on patients with prostate cancer and other conditions,...
Similar outcomes for new and old prostate surgeries
If you've decided that a surgeon should remove your prostate and you're trying to figure out which kind of surgery is best,...
The pill may cut the risk of a leaky bladder
Women of child-bearing age who use oral contraceptives face a lower risk of a leaky bladder than women of similar ages who...
Prostate cancer screening: More harm than good?
Routine screening for prostate cancer has resulted in more than 1 million U.S. men being diagnosed with tumors who might...
Many prostate cancers don't need radical therapy
Important news for men with prostate cancer: first, the cancer tends to grow so slowly that only a fraction of patients actually...
Prostate cancer screening still unproven: report
PSA blood tests are often used to screen men for prostate cancer, but there is still no good evidence that they cut death...
Asia's party-drug carries incontinence risk
Revelers across Asia who snort the animal tranquilizer ketamine for a hallucinogenic high may face incontinence and other...
Pelvic floor stimulation may curb urinary leaks
Electromagnetic stimulation of the pelvic floor improves stress urinary incontinence in women who can't produce strong pelvic...
Common medicines may harm seniors' mental ability
Drugs frequently taken by older people can cause confusion, dementia and other cognitive problems, a new analysis of 27 studies...
Kegel exercises do not hinder labor and delivery
Despite some concerns, the pelvic-muscle exercises many women do during pregnancy do not seem to raise the likelihood of...
Urine and stool incontinence often occur together
Almost one in five women with urinary incontinence also experience fecal incontinence, researchers report. Dr. Alayne Markland...
Gel effective for women with overactive bladder
Applying a gel containing the anti-spasmodic agent oxybutynin to the skin is safe and effective for women with overactive...
Pre-surgery sessions boost prostate patients' mood
Men with prostate cancer who take part in a brief stress management program before undergoing surgery to remove their prostate...
Women often overlook their pelvic health: expert
Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles with simple exercises is an important yet overlooked aspect of women's health, according...
Taser shot to the head may cause seizures
Under certain circumstances, a taser shot to the head may result in a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, a case report in...
Many people suffer from overactive bladder: study
Overactive bladder and other urinary problems may be much more common than previously thought, according to a new survey...
Weight-loss drug may not inspire diet change
Many people on the weight-loss drug orlistat may not keep up the diet changes considered necessary for the treatment's success,...
Stem cell transplants show promise for MS: study
U.S. researchers have reversed multiple sclerosis symptoms in early stage patients by using bone marrow stem cell transplants...
Weight loss reduces urinary incontinence in women
The results of a new study suggest that improved urinary continence is one of the benefits that overweight and obese women...
Want to lose weight? Don't count on pills
Users of Alli, the first weight-loss drug approved for sale over-the-counter in the United States, are finding what they...
Drug adherence poor in women with urinary trouble
The odds are high that a woman who is prescribed an "anticholinergic" drug to relieve urinary incontinence or other lower...
Large prostates removed with single-keyhole surgery
An enlarged prostate due to benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, can be safely and effectively removed using a type of minimally...
Best approach to episiotomy unclear
A pilot study of routine versus restrictive use of episiotomy during operative vaginal delivery has not provided conclusive...
Women more willing than docs to accept labor risks
Pregnant women are more willing to accept potential risks of delivering their baby vaginally than are the medical professionals...
Kegel exercise relieves post-pregnancy incontinence
Women can prevent or treat urinary or fecal incontinence due to childbirth by pelvic floor muscle training, a new review...
Bladder problems keep women out of sports
A weak bladder keeps many women from taking part in recreational sports, according to an Italian study published in the British...
Excess use of denture cream tied to nerve damage
Loading up on denture cream can be hazardous to your health, new research suggests. In the medical journal Neurology, Dr....
Benefit of pelvic exercises on urine leaks wanes
In pregnant women, pelvic floor muscle training for bladder-control problems, though beneficial initially, is ineffective...
Delaying repair of childbirth injury not harmful
For women who suffer an anal tear during childbirth, delaying surgical repair of the injury for up to 12 hours does not seem...
Overactive bladder affects many aspects of life
An overactive bladder has a considerable effect on the quality of life, work productivity, sexuality and the emotional well-being...
Bladder and dementia therapy may be incompatible
In a study of elderly nursing home patients, those who took medications for dementia called cholinesterase inhibitors and...
Residual urine not tied to urinary infection
Among nursing home residents, incomplete bladder emptying is not associated with the occurrence of a urinary tract infection,...
Weight, lifestyle factors tied to urinary symptoms
Adults who are obese or have less-than-ideal lifestyle habits may be more likely to have multiple, and more severe, urinary...
"Hands-on" childbirth method prevents anal tears
Bringing back some traditional delivery techniques may sharply cut the number of women who suffer an anal tear during childbirth,...
Enemas can help children with voiding problems
Urination problems coupled with chronic constipation in children can be cured by enemas, according to the results of a Dutch...
Prostate cancer deaths fall after screening program
Prostate cancer deaths fell substantially in the decade after one Austrian state began free PSA screening tests for all men...
Pelvic floor maladies can impact women's sex life
Incontinence and other disorders of the pelvic organs can take a toll on a woman's sex life, a new study suggests. Researchers...
Behavioral therapy doesn't ease kids' constipation
For treating constipation problems in children, behavioral therapy given along with laxatives isn't any more effective than...
Incontinence affects women regardless of race
Black women are less likely than white women to suffer bladder-control problems, but when they do, the condition tends to...
Common drugs hasten decline in elderly: study
Elderly people who took commonly prescribed drugs for incontinence, allergy or high blood pressure walked more slowly and...
Urinary symptoms often affect women's sex life
Women with lower urinary tract symptoms, or LUTS, are more likely to have sexual problems than women without LUTS, researchers...
Fiber aids constipation in pelvic floor disorders
Gradually building up to a high-fiber diet may ease constipation in women with problems known as pelvic floor disorders,...
Worsening incontinence not linked to menopause
The worsening of symptoms of incontinence among middle-aged women is attributable to weight gain, not menopause, according...
Survey gauges side effects of prostate treatments
Age, race and obesity affect how satisfied men are with their treatment for prostate cancer, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday....
Radiosurgery eases pain of spinal tumors
Radiosurgery can provide long-lasting pain relief to cancer patients who have developed cancer in the spine, a study in 49...
Men need Internet help to get prostate cancer info
Visiting Web sites that provide general patient information on prostate cancer is not the best way for men to get help deciding...
Prostate surgery approach may reduce incontinence
Surgery that avoids disturbing the nerves during the removal of the prostate gland -- a "nerve-sparing" approach to radical...
Constipation as cause of stomach pain overlooked
Parents and doctors may overlook constipation as the cause of acute stomach pain in children, but constipation may account...
Fistula repair confers mental health benefits
Women who undergo successful surgery to repair a fistula suffered in pregnancy experience marked improvement in their mental...
Hysterectomy raises incontinence surgery risk
Women who have undergone hysterectomy, or removal of the womb, are at higher risk of urinary incontinence that needs to be...
Prostate cancer hard on wives as well
A diagnosis of prostate cancer may take as great a toll on wives' well-being as it does men's, new research suggests. In...
Ageing Japan struggles to rein in health costs
At 83, Saburo Iwata shows no sign of taking things easy. The star of the local senior volleyball team, Iwata rises at 4...
Dual therapy can control high-risk prostate cancer
High rates of tumor control over the long term are possible with combination treatment using external beam radiation followed...
Duloxetine calms overactive bladder in women
The drug duloxetine (sold as Cymbalta) relieves symptoms of overactive bladder in women, according to a study. Dr. Richard...
Excess pounds worsen women's bladder control
The more weight a woman puts on after her teen years, the more likely she is to develop urinary incontinence in her late...
Women's cancer care often ignores sexual issues
Long-term survivors of vaginal and cervical cancer are as likely as other women to be sexually active, but they have a lot...
Exercises reduce urine leak after prostate surgery
Men with urinary incontinence after prostate surgery may benefit from exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles,...
New test pinpoints deadliest prostate cancers
Scientists have found a new way to identify a particularly deadly form of prostate cancer in a breakthrough that could save...
Ketamine linked to bladder, kidney dysfunction
Ketamine, widely abused as a party drug, has been linked to severe bladder and kidney dysfunction in 10 young adults in Hong...
Doctors biased in selecting prostate cancer therapy
The type of prostate cancer treatment a man gets has a lot to do with the kind of specialist he sees first, according to...
Jury awards $2.5 mln in Roche Accutane trial
A New Jersey jury on Tuesday found that Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG failed to adequately warn a patient of the bowel...
New prostate surgery technique speeds recovery
Urinary incontinence is very common after surgery for prostate cancer, but a modification of the procedure can hasten the...
Surgery offers mixed blessings for incontinence
Surgery that uses an internal sling to support the body's urine tube worked better to fix a type of incontinence in women...
Patch for overactive bladder seen useful
A skin patch dispensing the bladder-calming drug oxybutynin is well tolerated and improves the quality of life in adults...
Prostate cancer treatment side effects differ
For men with early prostate cancer, radioactive seed implantation and surgery to remove the prostate are two effective treatments,...
Incontinence, painful sex common after giving birth
A year after giving birth, many women are plagued by urinary incontinence, pain during sex, and other problems, UK researchers...
Low-impact exercise may ward off incontinence
Active women are less likely to develop urinary incontinence as they age, a new study shows. Fewer than one in three women...
Device aids older men with leaky bladder
Inserting an artificial sphincter around the outlet of the bladder can improve the urine leakage that many elderly men experience...
Risk factors for incontinence change as women age
A range of health and lifestyle factors can predispose middle-aged women to bladder-control problems, though the causes tend...
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