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- Kevin McVary discusses the emerging field of minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)/benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). More men are seeking treatment for LUTS/BPH however the number of men choosing a more invasive surgical option is decreasing. Medications have side effects leading to non-compliance by patients in as little as a few m...
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- Anne Cameron, MD, discusses the use of gentamicin bladder irrigation for the prevention of symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs) in neurogenic bladder patients with intermittent catheterization. Gentamicin is not absorbed through the bladder, therefore, there are no concerns with the development of antibiotic resistance or potential toxicity. Dr. Cameron reviews the protocol for gentamicin i...
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- Jeannette Potts discusses her work within the field of pelvic pain and specifically men suffering from urological chronic pelvic pain syndromes (UCPPS) and how it is commonly misdiagnosed. Jeannette stresses the need to think beyond the prostatitis classification system and instead consider pelvic pain symptoms and its multiple causes and contributors. In addition, she reviews the categorization o...
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- Ananias Diokno shares his journey into and through urology with Diane Newman in this interview. His leadership and contributions in urology are inspirational to all of us working to impact improved patient outcomes. Dr. Diokno shares his recent work in to our understanding incontinence and treatments. The GLADIOLUS study shows that a novel one-time, group-administered behavioral treatment (GBT) pr...
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- Michael Chancellor shares details of an aging bladder research initiative called the International CURE-Underactive Bladder (UAB) at the Aikens Research Center at the Beaumont Research Institute. A foundational support initiative of education, research, clinical trial support, and industry partnerships for bringing awareness, funding, and treatment strategies to underactive bladder. Biographies: M...
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- Mikel Gray focusses on the management of nocturia, highlighting treating comorbid conditions that lead to nocturia, treating overactive bladder and lower urinary tract symptoms, pharmacotherapy treatments, and behavioral interventions. Biographies: Mikel Gray, Ph.D., PNP, FNP, CUNP CCCN, FAANP, FAAN, Professor and Nurse Practitioner of Urology and School of Nursing, Certified Urologic Nurse Practi...
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- Benjamin Brucker assembles voiding dysfunction experts focused on the clinical implications of lower urinary tract symptoms. The conversation shines the light on how these experts think about the symptoms considered in the diagnosis between overactive bladder and nocturia. Patients experiencing nighttime awakenings to void is disruptive not only to their sleep but to day time functioning. How do w...
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- Mikel Gray presents, “Nocturia: Advanced Concepts for the Urologic and Urogynecologic Specialist” focusing on the physiology and pathophysiology of nocturia. Mikel reviews the influence of age and gender on nighttime urine production and the prevalent sleep disorders associated with nocturia. Biographies: Mikel Gray, Ph.D., PNP, FNP, CUNP CCCN, FAANP, FAAN, Professor and Nurse Practitioner of Urol...
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- Mikel Gray presents the key elements to examine in the assessment of nocturia including sleep patterns, history of lower urinary tract symptoms, medication review, and any comorbid conditions. Mikel also describes the importance of a bladder log or voiding diary and other instruments that characterize storage/voiding/ post void LUTS in the assessment of nocturia. Biographies: Mikel Gray, Ph.D., PN...
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- Diane Newman discusses with Jean Wyman her review of data from the OptumLabs® Data Warehouse and calculated annual incidence for acute and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in females over 15 years of age. Biographies: Jean F. Wyman, PhD, RN, APRN, GNP-BC, FAAN, FGSA, Professor and Cora Meidl Siehl Chair in Nursing Research, School of Nursing, Center for Aging Science and Care Innovation,...
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