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- Diane Newman shares her background in patient care, specializing in behavioral therapy. She communicates the challenge of misconceptions about her work, emphasizing the research-backed effectiveness of her methods. Dr. Newman has published widely on her therapies for homebound elderly and bladder health, and presented on catheter care for UTIs. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice, she seeks to bridge...
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- Diane Newman introduces her educational series on her website, Awaken Pelvic Health, which aims to help clinicians, patients, and their loved ones better understand and manage lower urinary tract symptoms. In her presentations, she covers the basics of behavioral therapy for urinary tract dysfunction, a non-invasive first-line treatment recommended by many professional organizations. She explains...
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- Diane Newman discusses her career-long dedication to research in the field of urinary incontinence and related health issues. She has conducted comprehensive studies in various areas, including behavioral therapy, device and catheter management, and preventive interventions. Notably, Dr. Newman highlights her involvement in the TULIP project, a preventive initiative focused on women without sympto...
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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...
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- Diane Newman delves into the anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract. Dr. Newman’s specialty involves treating men and women who suffer from bladder control problems or pelvic floor dysfunction through behavioral therapy. In this lecture, she explains how the urinary system functions, beginning with the kidneys and detailing the journey of waste removal through the ureters and bladder. S...
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- Diane Newman delivers an in-depth talk on urinary incontinence, detailing its nature, symptoms, and considerable impact on individuals' lives. She defines the condition as involuntary urine leakage, often triggered by social norms and activities causing physical pressure on the bladder. Symptoms like urinary urgency, frequency, nocturia, and bedwetting are more common in women due to factors such...
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- In this presentation, Diane Newman reviews the process of incontinence assessment based on her 35+ years of experience in the field. She provides an extensive list of the aspects covered in a basic incontinence assessment, including a patient history, the utility of a diary, and the importance of a physical examination. Dr. Newman emphasizes the role of the healthcare provider in initiating discus...
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- Diane Newman emphasizes her work in patient advocacy and public education, particularly in addressing urinary incontinence - a problem often unreported by women. She shares her history of being interviewed by numerous publications, including the Philadelphia Enquirer and USA Today, which have highlighted her research and patient treatment programs. One poignant patient story is shared: a successfu...
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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...
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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...
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