NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Implantable stimulators that provide continuous electrical stimulation to the nerves in and around the bladder can benefit carefully selected patients with ...

Urinary and bowel disorders, manifesting as symptoms like frequent urination or difficulty in bowel movements, can greatly impact one’s quality of life, even though they are not outwardly visible.

Researchers are building a computerized model that could inform new, highly targeted, and less painful treatments for people with lower urinary tract conditions. With support from a $3 million, ...

First-line treatment for stress incontinence may include lifestyle changes, behavioral therapy, or pelvic floor exercises. Severe cases may require special devices or surgery. Stress incontinence is a ...

Certain healthcare conditions often go unspoken, leading to silent struggles that affect the lives of many. Overactive bladder (OAB) and fecal incontinence (FI) are two such conditions, impacting ...

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A new review paper co-authored by two Johns Hopkins pain experts suggests that scrambler therapy, a noninvasive pain treatment, can yield significant relief for approximately 80%–90% of patients with ...

Contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation is linked to reduced poststroke arm impairment vs neuromuscular electrical stimulation, a new trial shows.

Combining two treatments could be a promising option for people, especially military veterans, whose lives are negatively affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, finds a new study. In a clinical ...