Incontinence Due to Pelvic Floor Issues Affects Women With DM1

Pelvic floor disorders, including urinary and anal incontinence, are common in women with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and a cause of significant distress, according to a recent study in Canada. “This study highlights the importance of screening these symptoms in a clinical setting and will help develop interventions to adequately treat these symptoms, taking into account the characteristics of the disease,” its researchers wrote. Ways of addressing urinary incontinence — reported by 60% of the women in this study — “should be explored due to the high prevalence of this disorder,” the team added. The study, “Prevalence of urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders in women with myotonic dystrophy type 1,” was published in the journal Neuromuscular Disorders. Read more.

Source: Bionews, January 17, 2023

Zida LLC Recently Launched The Zida Control Sock to Help People Fight Against Incontinence

Zida has recently launched “The Zida Control Sock” to help individuals suffering from overactive bladder and incontinence reduce their symptoms. The Zida Control Sock is an FDA-cleared neuromodulation device that uses transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation to treat overactive bladder and incontinence. Read more.

Source: Newsfile Corp., January 11, 2023

Coloplast to Introduce SpeediCath Flex Set Catheter in US

Danish medical device company Coloplast is set to launch its new SpeediCath Flex Set catheter in the US this month. The new catheter is a gentle, all-in-one solution that has been developed for people living with bladder and urinary problems. It features a no-touch dry sleeve as well as an omnidirectional tip, which can bend to follow the curves of the urethra. The SpeediCath Flex Set has a soft-squeeze grip that safely guides the tip into the urethra without making contact. It helps patients catheterise at home or away and also supports them in managing conditions and sustaining healthy lifestyles. Read more.

Source: Medical Device Network, November 21, 2022

What is Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis?

Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a form of dermatitis caused by irritants that develop from chronic exposure to urine or liquid feces. Incontinence-associated dermatitis (MASD) consists of one of four types of moisture-associated skin damage. Moisture-associated skin damage has been defined as gradual inflammation and skin erosion resulting from prolonged exposure to several sources of moisture, including perspiration, wound exudate, mucus, saliva, urine, or feces. Read more.

Source: News-medical.net, September 28,2022

Yoga App Eases in Incontinence in 4 Weeks

People with incontinence who used the Yoga of Immortals mobile app had significant improvement in the frequency and severity of urine leaks in four weeks, a new study shows. The globally used app combines specific yogic postures in the Sanatan tradition with breathing exercises, sound therapy, and meditation. Read more

Source: Futurity, July 27, 2022

Urinary Incontinence May Increase Risk for Depressive Symptoms Among Adults

Risk for symptoms of depression may be associated with urinary incontinence (UI) which was mediated by functional impairment among middle-aged and older adults. These findings, from a cross-sectional study, were published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Read more.

Source: Psychiatry Advisor, July 27, 2022

Urinary Incontinence Poses Burden to Long-Term Care

The impact and management of urinary incontinence (UI) related to overactive bladder is a substantial burden to long-term care (LTC) residents and staff, according to a study published online July 1 in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing. Richard G. Stefanacci, D.O., from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and colleagues assessed the impact of UI on residents, staff, care processes, and quality measures in LTC settings. The analysis included responses from directors of nursing who had worked for at least one year in a ≥100-bed facility. Read more.

Source: Health Day News, July 25, 2022

First Quality Introduces MaxSorb+ Zone For Bladder Control Pads

First Quality Products, Inc. is launching a new technology for bladder control pads called MaxSorb+ Zone, providing enhanced rapid absorption to help keep skin dry all day and support skin health. Pads that use First Quality’s MaxSorb+ Zone absorb up to 50% faster compared to previous Prevail bladder control pads. Read more.

Source: Nonwovens Industry, April 28, 2022

Incontinence and Shame

“At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities.” – Jean Houston

Incontinence and Shame, Submitted by – Lianna

Introduction

I don’t remember the first time I felt shame for my incontinence, but I remember the last time. It was just over a year ago. I had been laughing at something a coworker said, though I can’t recall what it was that I thought was so funny. That’s when it happens, you see, only when the force of the humor is so strong that I am completely overtaken with gut-bursting laughter, doubled over, my body curving in on itself as if it were trying to hold on to something invisible, some last tether to solidity, while everything else in me isContinue reading→

An Emerging Link Between the Urinary Microbiome and Urinary Incontinence

Most people know that microorganisms live on our skin, and in other places in the body such as the digestive tract. However, traditional thinking and medical teaching was that there was no such microbiome in the urinary tract. Many people may still believe that urine is sterile. Advanced detection methods such as enhanced urine cultures and DNA sequencing have shown that this is not true. Read more.

Source: Harvard Health Blog, August 12, 2020