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The Detrimental Link That Ties Urinary Incontinence And Depression

The Detrimental Link That Ties Urinary Incontinence And Depression

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of bladder control, causing subsequent urine leakages, according to medical journals. Although men are not an exception to urinary incontinence, women, especially those who may have gone through one or more pregnancies or childbirth, are twice more likely to find themselves dealing with the problems of incontinence. Ageing and […]

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DePuy ASR Recall Prompted By High Failure Rates, Witness Testifies

DePuy ASR Recall Prompted By High Failure Rates, Witness Testifies

One of the most prominent hip implant recalls in the United States, the so-called DePuy hip replacement recall, has been reportedly in response to major safety issues concerning the company’s all-metal ASR hip systems, says an expert witness in a case involving a hip replacement lawsuit filed by Montana-based plaintiff Loren Kransky, according to online […]

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Recent Study May Guide Experts In Landing A New UI Treatment

Recent Study May Guide Experts In Landing A New UI Treatment

A potentially new relief for urinary problems could be on its way for patients dealing with symptoms of urinary incontinence or overactive bladder as experts reaches improved understanding of how the bladder reacts as it becomes full, according to online news reports. In a collaborative effort by experts at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and […]

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Non-surgical Treatments For Bladder Prolapse

Non-surgical Treatments For Bladder Prolapse

Bladder prolapse, also referred to as a fallen bladder, is the most common type of prolapse that has been prevalent, government statistics reports, adding that the pelvic disorder affects up to 50 percent of women, who have given birth, in the United States. It is a medical condition that describes the slipping of the bladder […]

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