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Mindfulness May Be A Powerful Adjunctive Therapy for IC/BPS
Kanter G, Komesu YM, Qaedan F, Jeppson PC, Dunivan GC, Cichowski SB, Rogers RG. Mindfulness-based stress reduction as a novel treatment for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.…
Sacral Neuromodulation: Encouraging Results in Patients With Urinary Tract Dysfunction
Rios LA, Averbeck MA, Franca W, Sacomani CA, Almeida FG, Gomes CM. Initial experience with sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction in Brazil. Int Braz J…
Botulinum Toxin Effective for IC/BPS Treatment, Meta-Analysis Shows
Shim SR, Cho YJ, Shin IS, Kim JH. Efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin injection for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Urol Nephrol. 2016 Apr…
Enzyme-Blocking Agent Relieves IC Symptoms and Markers in Mice
de Oliveira MG, Calmasini FB, Alexandre EC, De Nucci G, Mónica FZ, Antunes E. Activation of soluble guanylyl cyclase by BAY 58-2667 improves bladder function in cyclophosphamide-induced cystitis in mice.…
Novel PAR1 Antagonist Has Promising Results in Early IC Study
Monjotin N, Gillespie J, Farrie M, Le Grand B, Junquero D, Vergnolle N. F16357, a novel PAR1 antagonist improves urodynamic parameters in a rat model of Interstitial Cystitis. Br J…
Lower Urinary Tract Tests Could Help Distinguish IC/BPS From Overactive Bladder
Shim JS, Kang SG, Park JY, Bae JH, Kang SH, Park HS, Moon DG, Cheon J, Lee JG, Kim JJ, Oh MM. Differences in Urodynamic Parameters between Women with Interstitial…
IC/BPS Diagnosis Can Be Simplified and Tailored Using Office-Based Algorithms
Kahn BS, Lombardi T. Interstitial cystitis: Simplified diagnosis and treatment. Contemporary OB/GYN. 2016 May 1. In this practical review article, the authors state that treatment for most patients with interstitial…
Myths of IC: A 7-Part Series
Nicole Cozean PT, DPT is a physical therapist and the Medical Director of PelvicSanity, a PT clinic that specializes in treating interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain conditions, and pelvic floor dysfunction.…