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 time and learn what types of foods and drinks trigger your incontinence. Especially if you are newly diagnosed, using a bladder or bowel diary can be invaluable. Not only will […]
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 Leaks” podcast.. The bi-weekly series offers patient-friendly, in-depth information and insights on the management and treatment of incontinence. The podcast features conversations with accomplished physicians, therapeutic innovators, patients learning to […]
NAFC and Surgical Review Corporation Join Forces to Recognize Excellence in Continence Care for Women
National Association for Continence and Surgical Review Corporation Join Forces to Recognize Centers of Excellence in Continence Care for Women Charleston, SC (July 1, 2020) – The National Association for Continence (NAFC), the nation’s leading advocate for individuals with bladder and bowel conditions, and Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), an internationally recognized quality improvement and accreditation […]
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 research that can help patients and those who care for them make better-informed decisions about the healthcare choices they face every day. PICORI’s research is guided by patients, caregivers, and […]
Caring For Incontinence During COVID19
Dear Healthcare Professional: Please accept our sincerest thanks for everything you do for the health and well-being of the patients you serve. There aren’t many silver linings to be found in the COVID-19 crisis, but if there is one, it may be that we’ve all been reminded not only of how essential our medical professionals […]
Benefits of using an OAB Care Pathway In Your Practice
How many patients have you talked to about Overactive Bladder in recent months? Chances are the number is lower than what it should be. Most people who live with Overactive Bladder don’t get treated. In a recent NAFC survey, it was found that 4.5 out of 10 adults don’t seek help for OAB. Some learn […]
Botox for Overactive Bladder and Incontinence
Author: Eric S. Rovner, MD Professor of Urology, Medical University of South Carolina Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition characterized by urinary urgency, frequency with or without incontinence, is often treated with a combination of behavioral therapy, pelvic floor exercises and/or pharmacotherapy. A variety of oral pharmacological drugs and the ability to increase the dose […]
