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- To improve diagnosis of IC/BPS(IC) we hereby developed an improved IC risk classification using machine learning algorithms. Biographies: Michael B. Chancellor, MD, Professor of Urology, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI Related Content: Risk Classification for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Using Machine Learning Based Predictions Risk Classificati...
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- Diane Newman interviews Jill Peters-Gee about her comprehensive book on interstitial cystitis (IC). Dr. Peters-Gee discusses her motivation for writing the book due to outdated resources and new information from the MAPP Network. She explains the terminology confusion between IC and bladder pain syndromes (BPS) and emphasizes the need for phenotyping to tailor treatments. They discuss the importan...
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- Diane Newman interviews Ariana Smith about the newly released AUA/SUFU Overactive Bladder Guidelines. Dr. Smith, who co-chaired the guidelines, emphasizes the shift from a stepwise therapy approach to a patient-centered menu of treatment options. This new guideline encourages shared decision-making, allowing patients to consider all treatments upfront based on their personal values and goals. It i...
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- Diane Newman interviews Siobhan Sutcliffe about her research on the Preventive Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Consortium, specifically focusing on the Rise for Health Study. Dr. Sutcliffe explains that the study aims to understand factors promoting bladder health and preventing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in women. The cohort study, started in May 2022, includes women aged 18 and olde...
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- Diane Newman addresses the complexities of managing urinary incontinence in bedbound or non-mobile individuals, particularly within the elderly population. Highlighting that a complete cure is often not feasible, she focuses on management strategies to enhance quality of life. Dr. Newman introduces various external collection devices, such as condom catheters for men, which minimize infection risk...
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- Diane Newman addresses managing incontinence in individuals with dementia, focusing on the unique challenges faced by this population. People with dementia often cannot recognize the need to use the restroom or how to use incontinence products correctly, leading to distress for both the individual and their caregivers. Dr. Newman suggests practical environmental adjustments to aid recognition and...
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- Diane Newman delves into the complexities of managing incontinence, particularly in individuals with dementia. She begins by elucidating the anatomy and function of the bladder, emphasizing its role in the urinary tract and how it is affected by neurological changes in older adults. Newman describes different types of incontinence, such as stress and urgency incontinence, explaining their causes a...
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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....
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- Jeannette Potts discusses her mission to eliminate the use of the term "prostatitis" in diagnosing pelvic pain in men. Dr. Potts emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to diagnosing pelvic pain, which often involves a variety of factors beyond the prostate. She criticizes the NIH prostatitis classification system, arguing that it oversimplifies and misattributes the causes of pelvic...
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- Diane Newman speaks with Jeannette Potts who specializes in pelvic floor disorders and pelvic pain. Dr. Potts, addressing a Latin American audience, discusses micturition-related symptoms associated with pelvic pain, emphasizing that Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) is not a diagnosis but a syndrome with various underlying causes. She stresses the importance of a comprehe...
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