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 designated a Center of Excellence by the National Association for Continence by Steven G Gregg, Executive Director at NAFC. The National Association For Continence (NAFC) is pleased to recognize The […]
NAFC AWARDS DR. STEVEN W. SIEGEL CONTINENCE CARE CHAMPION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Steven G. Gregg, PhD (914) 582-1731, [email protected] Dr. Siegel receives The Rodney Appell Continence Care Champion Award for exceptional urology care and field Chicago, IL (January 24, 2019) – The National Association for Continence had the honor of naming Steven W. Siegel, M.D., as the most recent recipient of the Rodney […]
Garden State Urology named a Center of Excellence by NAFC
Urology group recognized for exemplary care, dedication to patients WHIPPANY, NJ – JUNE 2018 – Garden State Urology, part of Atlantic Medical Group, was recently designated a Center of Excellence by the National Association for Continence. Garden State Urology is a cooperative urology group that provides residents in northwestern New Jersey with a modern, integrated, […]
Ask The Expert: Hear from our 2016 Continence Care Champion Award Winner – Dr. Christian Winters.
QUESTION: Since you have been in practice, what changes have you observed in patient expectations of clinical outcomes? DR. WINTERS: “In my view, patients have always wanted the same thing – safe and effective treatment of their conditions. What I have always found most appealing about my practice is that I need to do the best […]
NEW NAFC-MEDTRONIC STUDY PROVIDES REVEALING INSIGHTS ON OAB SUFFERERS
Details Patients’ Treatment-seeking Behaviors, Coping Methods, Management Efforts and Sources of Information on OAB In December 2015, NAFC partnered with Medtronic to conduct a study with diagnosed and undiagnosed patients suffering with Overactive Bladder. The objective of the study was to better understand OAB, coping strategies and their management approach to the condition. Findings from the study […]
Surgical Treatment of SUI and/or Prolapse
By Dr. Donna Deng, the Director of Female Reconstructive Urology and Neuro-Urology for Kaiser Permanente Northern California There are two main types of incontinence—stress and urgency. Treatment for them is very different. Before operating on a patient I try to remind them that this is their quality of life, if it doesn’t bother them, it […]
CAREGIVERS IN AN AGING POPULATION
Sally was 56 when she first decided to invite her Dad to live with her. He, then 80, had been suffering with slight forms of dementia for a few years, but his episodes had increased greatly and she decided that the time had come where he simply could not live on his own. Being an […]
Enuresis or “Bedwetting” Urinary Incontinence in Adults Young and Old
Enuresis, or bed-wetting, is commonly associated with children but night time incontinence also affects adults, both young and old. Night time incontinence or “bedwetting” requires medical attention starting with primary care providers. When asking about urinary history, providers may consider inquiring about any recent incontinent episodes along with any history during childhood. This would help […]
Disposable Incontinence Products Market size to exceed USD 12 billion by 2024
December 13, 2016 Disposable Incontinence Products Market size was over USD 8 billion in 2015, and is expected to grow at CAGR of over 5% and exceed USD12 billion by 2024. These products help control involuntary evacuative functions of urination or defecation along with odor protection. These are used to treat patients with urinary tract and […]
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 […]