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 on our 4th Annual Patient Survey, (this one on bowel health) to better understand how patients cope with their condition, what patient’s journey to care is and understand the needs and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 cutting edge diagnostic tool is now improving the outcomes for patients. The technology helps detect and treat the cancer by lighting up the tumors. Carol Romesburg is a survivor. “Tough […]
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 heard in many responses that patients wished their doctor had educated them more about other treatment options. Many wanted to know more about physical therapy, but didn’t know how to […]
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 effort to help patients and HCPs work together to break the stigma that still plagues bladder and bowel health conditions. Charleston, S.C. (August 25th 2019) In early 2019, NAFC […]
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 bathroom is costing the globe tens of billions of dollars every year. A new study published by the non-profit organization RAND Europeshows nocturia costs the American economy an estimated $44.4 billion. […]
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 the advancement of urology care. Virginia Beach, Virginia – March 5, 2019 The Sentara Pelvic Floor Center at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital was recently designated a Center of Excellence […]
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 scores in treating men and women. Chesapeake, Va.— Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, an acute care hospital operated by Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, was recently designated a Center of Excellence (COE) by […]
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 and Continence Care. He established this center of excellence after moving to Minnesota in 1993. Previously, he was the Head of the Section of Female Urology and Urodynamics at the […]