Browse the latest research summaries in the field of urology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA, 2018 • April 1, 2018
The paper critically appraises a 2014 Cochrane review on intermittent catheterization, which concluded that there was no convincing evidence that UTI incidence is affected by catheterization technique...
KEY FINDING: The authors identified concerns with the Cochrane review related to data selection, extraction, symptomatic UTI definition, and data analysis.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • October 16, 2018
The International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Urodynamic Basic Data Set (version 2.0) aims to standardize the collection and reporting of urodynamic data for individuals with SCI. The revised dataset inc...
KEY FINDING: The "Detrusor function" variable was divided into "Detrusor function during filling cystometry" and "Detrusor function during voiding" to provide more specific information.
Exp Neurol, 2018 • August 1, 2018
The workshop highlighted the critical need for improved bowel and bladder management strategies in individuals with SCI, emphasizing the importance of addressing this often-overlooked aspect of care. ...
KEY FINDING: There is a need to update and disseminate clinical care standards and guidelines for bowel and bladder management in SCI, incorporating patient priorities and preferences.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This study investigated urological surveillance practices and ultrasonography outcomes in individuals with long-term spinal cord injury (SCI) in the Netherlands. The study revealed that a significant ...
KEY FINDING: 39% of the participants did not have routine urological checkups.
Oncotarget, 2017 • March 3, 2017
This study investigates the effects of hydrogen-rich saline (HS) on testicular function in rats with hemisectioned spinal cord injury (hSCI). The results showed that hSCI significantly impaired hind l...
KEY FINDING: hSCI significantly decreased the hind limb neurological function, testis index, MSTD, and MSET, and induced severe testicular morphological injury.
SpringerPlus, 2014 • June 24, 2014
This study aimed to establish a standardized laparoscopic approach for pudendal nerve localization and electrode implantation in pigs. The laparoscopic technique proved feasible, reproducible, and saf...
KEY FINDING: Laparoscopic access to the pudendal nerve was successfully established in all pigs.
BJUI Compass, 2024 • May 1, 2024
This study investigated bladder stone formation and recurrence in patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD). The study found that intermittent and suprapubic catheterization, as...
KEY FINDING: Patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) experience frequent bladder stone recurrences.
PLoS ONE, 2018 • July 10, 2018
This study presents the development and preliminary validation of the USQNB-IC, a patient-centered questionnaire for assessing urinary symptoms in individuals with neurogenic bladder using intermitten...
KEY FINDING: The USQNB-IC demonstrated face, content, criterion, convergent, and divergent validity, as well as reliability.
Biomech Model Mechanobiol, 2012 • January 1, 2012
This study examined the impact of mechanical strain and TGF-β1 on urinary bladder wall smooth muscle remodeling using an ex vivo organ culture system. Results showed that a 0.5-Hz strain induced elast...
KEY FINDING: A 0.5-Hz strain frequency triangular waveform stimulation at 15% strain resulted in fibrillar elastin production, collagen turnover, and a more compliant ECM.