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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...
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- Diane Newman details her broad-ranging contributions to the field of urologic nursing. She discusses her publications, including textbooks rich with visual aids, as well as numerous papers on topics such as catheterization and management of catheter-associated UTIs. Dr. Newman has focused on educating other advanced practice providers, notably nurse practitioners and physician assistants, highligh...
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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...
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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...
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- Diane Newman shares her extensive knowledge about biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training. She traces her introduction to biofeedback in the late 1980s, and its subsequent use in managing urinary and fecal incontinence, detailing its evolution to the more user-friendly Prometheus Group biofeedback equipment she currently employs. Newman praises the innovative features of the equipment, s...
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- Diane Newman engages in a discussion with Howard Goldman on the Uromonitor, a non-invasive urodynamic device designed to measure bladder pressures in a more comfortable, natural setting. This innovative device, developed in partnership with Bright Urology and the Cleveland Clinic, is placed in the bladder and allows patients to move freely without external catheters. The Uromonitor, with its "Holt...
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- Scott MacDiarmid joins Diane Newman in a conversation about his book, Fist Pumps , which discusses burnout in healthcare. Dr. MacDiarmid believes that the commoditization of medicine is the root of the problem, causing the devaluation and gutting of the profession of medicine and record numbers of burnout among healthcare providers. He argues that the American healthcare system has become over-cor...
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- Diane Newman welcomes Jeannette Potts to discuss nocturia, a common lower urinary tract symptom characterized by the need to urinate frequently at night. Dr. Potts reveals that this issue, which disrupts sleep and reduces quality of life, affects up to 69% of men and 76% of women. Nocturia may serve as a symptom, a risk factor, or a marker for serious illnesses. Misdiagnosis is a concern, and the...
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- Diane Newman hosts Jeannette Potts to delve into nocturia, a condition characterized by excessive nighttime urination. Dr. Potts underscores the importance of understanding patients' symptom onset, past medical history, and risk factors in diagnosing nocturia, emphasizing a 'voiding diary' as a valuable diagnostic tool. She discusses various nocturia risk factors and highlights the importance of s...
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- Diane Newman hosts Jeannette Potts, who dives into the diagnosis and treatment of nocturia. Highlighting the significance of proper diagnosis, Dr. Potts outlines the utility of patient interviews, voiding diaries, and understanding sleep patterns. She emphasizes behavioral interventions such as regular exercise, weight loss, and sleep hygiene that patients can adopt while their condition is being...
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