Researchers at the University of Vermont College of Medicine have made a discovery that helps explain how we know when to empty our bladders and may lead to new therapeutic interventions for bladder ...
Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Lifestyle changes like reducing caffeine and managing fluid intake are recommended before using medications for overactive bladder.Anticholinergic ...
A neurogenic bladder is a term for the lack of bladder control caused by an injury to the spine, brain, or nerves affecting afferent or efferent signaling. These nerves carry messages between the ...
Underactive bladder causes contractions that don’t fully empty your bladder. There are several possible causes of an underactive bladder, and treatment depends on factors such as underlying causes and ...
How do we sense the need to urinate? The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. By Emily Underwood / Knowable Magazine Published Jun 10, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...
DURHAM, N.C. -- Biomedical engineers at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering have demonstrated for the first time that stimulating a specific nerve in the pelvis triggers the process that ...