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Inflammation and Infection

Nerve growth factor level may be marker for neurogenic overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis

November 1, 2009
By:Penny Allen

Nerve growth factor levels in urine could prove a useful biomarker for interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome and neurogenic overactive bladder.

Research points to expanding role of botulinum toxin in several urologic procedures

November 1, 2009

In this interview, Michael B. Chancellor, MD, discusses using botulinum toxin for treating overactive bladder, BPH, interstitial cystitis, and other conditions.

New tacks in botulinum toxin show promise in interstitial cystitis

November 1, 2009
By:Penny Allen

Botulinum toxin A is proving to be valuable for relief of interstitial cystitis.

Bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis research takes new directions

November 1, 2009

Advances in the field of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis will improve the ability of the practicing urologist to help patients with this problem.

Research points to expanding role of botulinum toxin

November 1, 2009
By:Philip M. Hanno, MD, MPH

In this podcast, Dr. Phil Hanno interviews Dr. Michael Chancellor on the potential role of botulinum toxin in urology.

Up to 6.5% of U.S. women meet interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome symptom criteria

November 1, 2009
By:Richard R. Kerr

A new study has found that between 3.4 and 7.9 million American women age 18 and over have symptoms consistent with IC/PBS.

New research links LUTS, cardiometabolic disorders

October 1, 2009
By:Benjamin P. Saylor

Men with even mild lower urinary tract symptoms are at an increased risk of developing components of cardiometabolic disorders.

Brain images illuminate pain differences in CP/CPPS, interstitial cystitis

September 1, 2009
By:Penny Allen

Different areas of the brain are active in different chronic pain conditions, and now researchers have shown that those areas are distinctly different in patients with interstitial cystitis and chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

CP/CPPS phenotypes may help target treatment

September 1, 2009
By:Penny Allen

Men with CP/CPPS who responded to treatment in two trials reported better quality of life, particularly physical quality of life, and better sexual functioning.

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