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To All Who Need to Apply for Disability
I’m writing on behalf of all the women and men battling interstitial cystitis (IC) every single day of our lives. Let me take you through our (my) world. Let me…
Spring 2017 Issue of the ICA Update is in the Mail
The ICA Update is an award-winning magazine with in-depth stories about interstitial cystitis (IC) research, treatment, and lifestyle issues. The ICA Update is a benefit of donors who give $50…
ICA at the 2017 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting
One of the many things your donations support is IC awareness and education of healthcare providers to help ensure early diagnosis and optimal care for IC patients. That includes ICA’s…
Social Media Outreach Leads to Discovery of Biomarker for Interstitial Cystitis Diagnosis
Social media is more than a way to connect with friends, access news or information, or watch entertaining videos. It’s now a proven method of conducting medical research. Researchers in…
ICA at the AUA Patient Advocacy Hub
ICA is at the AUA annual meeting this weekend to share the patient voice regarding interstitial cystitis at the Urology Care Foundation Advocacy Hub. Here’s the link to the schedule…
Dietary Manipulation on Female IC/BPS Patients
Clinical Efficacy of 1-Year Intensive Systematic Dietary Manipulation as Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies on Female Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patients Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of intensive systematic…
ICA Visits Capitol Hill
ICA made its annual visit to Capitol Hill on May 2, 2017. ICA’s legislative priorities for 2017 include: RESPONSIBLE PAIN MANAGEMENT Access to chronic pain care medication is a priority…
What is a Disabled Person Supposed to Look Like?
My name is Reeshemah Ford and I am an African American woman who suffers from interstitial cystitis. While trying to live and manage this disease alone, I care for my…
