Social media: Mitigate your risk of litigation
May 22, 2018
Attorneys will scour for online ‘dirt’ to use in a lawsuit, writes Brianne Goodwin, JD, RN.
Overactive Bladder
How to escape the 'traffic circle' of bundling, unbundling
May 10, 2018
Modifier use without supporting documentation could be considered fraudulent, write Ray Painter, MD, and Mark Painter.
Many OAB patients not receiving advanced therapy
May 2, 2018
Data from a recent study also indicate that overactive bladder patients discontinue pharmacotherapy long-term despite chronic symptoms.
Botulinum reinjection does not increase CIC risk
May 2, 2018
Until now there has been no large, thorough investigation into the risk of clean intermittent catheterization in patients undergoing repeat injections of onabotulinumtoxinA.
Beta-3 agonist significantly reduces urge incontinence
Apr 4, 2018
The oral beta-3 agonist vibegron, taken once daily at either 50 mg or 100 mg, is well tolerated and results in clinically and statistically significant reductions in daily micturitions, urge incontinence, and urgency episodes.
Investigational device shows promise for OAB
Apr 4, 2018
A nickel-sized leadless titanium device, implanted in patients’ ankles, could provide years of relief from overactive bladder syndrome.
Management of nocturia: An unmet need in LUTS
Apr 1, 2018
In this article, we review the underlying causes of nocturia and outline an approach to its diagnostic evaluation and treatment.
Guideline linked to reduction in urodynamics testing
Feb 28, 2018
Researchers have reported an association with the release of the AUA/SUFU Adult Urodynamics Guideline and reduction of urodynamics performed for diagnosis of overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, and mixed urinary incontinence.
General urologists less likely to utilize third-line OAB treatments
Feb 28, 2018
General urologists are less likely to utilize third-line interventions for overactive bladder than those with additional female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery training.
Complications after sling repair lead to lawsuit
Feb 1, 2018
The physician argued that the migration of the mesh is a known risk of the procedure and the patient had given informed consent for the operation.
