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The Emotional & Physical Toll of IBD
4th Annual Patient Survey As with urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence is embarrassing and perhaps even harder to talk about. At NAFC, we have worked hard
Using a Bladder Diary or Bowel Diary
Keeping track of your bathroom habits may seem a little strange at first, but it is a great way for you to see trends over
NAFC Launches the “Life Without Leaks” Podcast
The National Association for Continence, the nation’s leading advocate for those living with bladder and bowel disorders, announced today the launch of the “Life Without
TREATING URINARY INCONTINENCE IN WOMEN WITHOUT SURGERY
A new systematic review of the nonsurgical treatments for urinary incontinence has recently been completed by PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute), an organization that funds
NEW TECHNOLOGY SHEDS LIGHT ON BLADDER CANCER
By Kathy Walsh February 17, 2020 at 6:11 pm DENVER (CBS4) – More than 80,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with bladder cancer this year. A
Increasing Awareness Of Behavioral Therapy as part of an overall incontinence treatment plan
In our NAFC annual survey with over 2000 patient responses, only 33% had tried behavioral therapy. The vast majority were using absorbents and/or medication. We
1st Annual NAFC survey finds social stigma hold back over 50% of patients from talking to their doctor.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Steven G. Gregg, PhD (914) 582-1731 [email protected] NAFC expected to release full results of the survey in September 2019 in an
Frequent trips to the bathroom at night cost the global economy billions of dollars
By Chase Purdy March 12, 2019 Broken down into economic terms, the health condition that has people getting up multiple times at night to use the
NAFC Honors Sentara With Center of Excellence Designation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Steven G. Gregg, PhD (914) 582-1731 [email protected] East coast hospital recognized for high quality care, impressive patient satisfaction scores, and
NAFC NAMES CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 4, 2018 NAFC NAMES CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Premier Pelvic Health Program recognized for exceptional care and patient satisfaction
ASK THE EXPERT: Hear from our 2018 AUGS Rodney Appell Continence Care Champion
Congratulations Dr. Steve W. Siegel 2018 AUGS Rodney Appell Continence Care Champion Dr. Siegel is the Director of the Metro Urology Centers for Female Urology
The Urology Group named a Center of Excellence by NAFC
Cincinnati-based Group recognized for exceptional patient satisfaction and top-notch urology care in the Midwest Cincinnati, Ohio – February 13, 2019 The Urology Group was recently