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INCONTINENCE Stories

INCONTINENCE

Research out of a major urology conference shows that the problem of urinary incontinence is incredibly widespread. This problem can be a highly debilitating condition. People who have problems with bladder control often end up keeping themselves inside the house, afraid to go out and live their lives. (Read more about INCONTINENCE)

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ESTROGEN, INCONTINENCE, PROSTATE CANCER GENE Stories

ESTROGEN, INCONTINENCE, PROSTATE CANCER GENE

A single variation on one gene may increase a man’s risk of prostate cancer by 50%. Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine published their findings in the journal Cancer Research. The gene called klf6 normally suppresses the growth of prostate cancer. If abnormal, it allows the growth. The abnormal version of the gene was seen much more frequently in prostate cancer patients with a family history of the disease compared to those without prostate cancer. Overall, carrying the abnormal version of the gene causes an approximately 50% increased risk for developing prostate cancer. (Read more about ESTROGEN, INCONTINENCE, PROSTATE CANCER GENE)

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Over-Active Bladder Stories

Over-Active Bladder

An estimated 17 million Americans suffer from an over-active bladder. This condition has been symptom by sudden loss of bladder control. (Read more about Over-Active Bladder)

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NEW INCONTINENCE THERAPY Stories

NEW INCONTINENCE THERAPY

69 year old Betty Dreschel had plans of enjoying every moment of retirement being active and social with friends, but incontinence left her feeling anxious. “If you were out socially, and you got either a coughing spell or even if you laughed a lot, sometimes you would leak,” says Betty. (Read more about NEW INCONTINENCE THERAPY)

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DEFLUX Stories

DEFLUX

A procedure is gaining popularity slowly that can help cure many children of recurrent urinary tract infections, which can then lead to the problem of incontinence.
The procedure, called Deflux, treats a common condition called vesicoureteral reflux. This condition then leads to the infections and accidents because this problem causes some urine to back up to the kidneys from the bladder rather than out of the body. But Deflux, a simple 10 minute procedure can literally change a child’s life--physically and psychologically. (Read more about DEFLUX)

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PROSTATE CANCER CALCULATOR Stories

PROSTATE CANCER CALCULATOR

There is a new online tool for prostate cancer patients just unveiled that is said to be the most accurate way to predict one’s chances of long term survival. (Read more about PROSTATE CANCER CALCULATOR)

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