Urodynamic tests are used to examine the function of the bladder, sphincters, and urethra to store and release urine. There are various types of tests that may be needed, depending on the specific ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Clinic said it recently became the first hospital to use a new wireless, catheter-free device for monitoring bladder function called the Glean Urodynamics System. This ...

A comprehensive approach to the evaluation of women with suspected BOO is advised, in order to arrive at the correct diagnosis and to select appropriate treatment options. No single test can clinch ...

One of the most helpful tests in the evaluation of neurogenic bladder is called a urodynamic test. Urodynamic testing is also called a cystometrogram (CMG). In this test a very small catheter is ...

Most symptom questionnaires can be self-completed, and have been extensively tested for validity and reliability. The INTERNATIONAL PROSTATE SYMPTOM SCORE (IPSS) has been adopted by the WHO for the ...

Women with ongoing urinary incontinence could avoid invasive bladder pressure tests, as new research shows that a range of non-invasive assessments work just as well in guiding treatment. Led by ...

When you’re leaking urine, your doctor needs to find out what’s causing it in order to treat you. There are a lot of different ways to test what’s behind your incontinence. You’ll need a physical exam ...

A clinical evaluation worked just as well as invasive bladder testing in finding a treatment that eased symptoms Women who got just a clinical evaluation also reported earlier improvement in their ...

From breaking news to special features, we're on it! Join the NonStop Local Chord group and always be in the know. A clinical evaluation worked just as well as invasive bladder testing in finding a ...