Pelvic Health COE

Pelvic Floor Disorders among Minority Women: Differences in Prevalence, Severity and Health-Related Social Needs - Raveen Syan & Aaron Gurayah

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Ruchika Talwar interviews Aaron Gurayah and Raveen Syan about their study on pelvic floor disorders among minority women. The research highlights that while these disorders affect a quarter of U.S. women, minority women receive treatments less frequently. The study examines the prevalence, severity, and impact of unmet health-related social needs among Hispanic and Black women, revealing that thes...

Revolutionizing Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment: Innovative 3D-Printed Pessaries - Bilal Iftikhar Chughtai

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Diane Newman interviews Bilal Chughtai about an innovative patient-centered pelvic floor prolapse device developed by Cosm. Dr. Chughtai explains that the traditional method of pessary fitting is trial-and-error, which can be frustrating for patients. Cosm's new technology uses 3D printing to create custom-fitted pessaries based on precise measurements of the prolapse, offering a more tailored and...

Topical Estrogen Therapy in Preventing Recurrent UTIs in Women - Rachael Sussman, Charlotte Houston with Ruchika Talwar

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Charlotte Houston and Rachael Sussman discuss their recent work published in Urology Practice, focusing on the cost savings analysis of topical estrogen therapy for preventing UTIs in post-menopausal women. The research reveals significant savings—between $3,600 to $5,400 per patient annually—when using these therapies, underscoring not only their effectiveness but also their economic efficiency....

Breaking Free from Incontinence: A Journey to Reclaiming Confidence and Comfort - Carolyn Sampselle

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Carolyn Sampselle discusses urinary incontinence, a condition affecting one in three women. She underscores the impacts of urinary incontinence, including the cost of incontinence products and the negative influence on women's physical activity and social life. Dr. Sampselle presents three strategies to reduce or prevent urine leakage: pelvic muscle strengthening, a squeeze trick, and bladder trai...

Your Comprehensive Guide to Bladder and Pelvic Health - Diane Newman

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Diane Newman presents her extensive background in the field of urology and pelvic health. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Newman's journey started in 1976 with coordinating a kidney transplant program in Philadelphia. She then pivoted towards helping women with incontinence, developing a behavioral treatment program enhanced by biofeedback at the Geriatric Research Center. Dr. Newman spent a...

The Path to Bladder Confidence: Understanding the Benefits of Bladder Training and Urge Suppression - Diane Newman

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Diane Newman delivers an informative presentation on bladder training and urge suppression techniques as methods to manage lower urinary tract symptoms, particularly storage symptoms. She discusses the origins and principles of bladder training, explaining how it aims to improve bladder function by lengthening voiding intervals, thereby increasing bladder capacity and reducing overactivity. Urgenc...

Outcomes of the Group Learning Achieves Decreased Incidents of Lower Urinary Symptoms (GLADIOLUS) Study - Diane Newman

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Diane Newman shares the outcomes of the GLADIOLUS study, a randomized controlled trial examining the efficacy of a group-administered behavioral treatment for older adult women with urinary incontinence (UI). The trial compared the effectiveness of a structured bladder health class against a brochure covering bladder training and pelvic floor muscle training. This study involved women over 55 who...

Personalized Strategies for Bladder Control: Expert Tips on Lifestyle Modifications - Diane Newman

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Diane Newman delivers an all-encompassing presentation on lifestyle modifications for managing urinary incontinence and regaining bladder control. Dr. Newman advises on numerous aspects, including good toileting practices, regulation of fluid intake, nocturnal routines, and the elimination of common bladder irritants from the diet. She underlines the negative effects of frequent urination, caffein...

Transforming Lives through Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: A Proven Approach to Bladder Control - Diane Newman

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In this presentation, Diane Newman emphasizes the importance of the pelvic floor muscles in urinary control, how to strengthen these muscles, and the positive effects of doing so. She clarifies that these are internal muscles located in the pelvic floor, and it is crucial for patients to isolate and exercise these muscles properly. She explains that Pelvic floor training aims to improve urinary sp...

Unlocking the Power of Pelvic Floor Muscles - Diane Newman

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In this presentation, Diane Newman discusses pelvic floor muscle exercises to improve lower urinary tract symptoms, such as storage, voiding, and post-micturition. She underscores the wide applicability of these exercises for diverse patient needs, emphasizing the importance of understanding their use. Biographies: Diane K. Newman , DNP, ANP-BC, BCB-PMD, FAAN, Adjunct Professor of Urology in Surge...