Browse the latest research summaries in the field of urology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • July 1, 2023
The study aimed to determine if assessment of urinary symptoms in people with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) should depend on bladder management method (indwelling catheter (IDC), ...
KEY FINDING: Ten urinary symptoms are independent of bladder management, forming a 'core' set of NLUTD urinary symptoms.
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023 • October 24, 2023
This study aimed to evaluate the quality of sexual life among male patients with SCI undergoing treatment at a rehabilitation department in Mexico. The study found a significant disparity in sexual di...
KEY FINDING: Patients with thoracic spinal cord injury reported significantly higher sexual dissatisfaction compared to those with lumbar spinal cord injury.
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study successfully translated and validated the SF-Qualiveen questionnaire into Arabic for use with spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. The translated version maintains the original questionnaire'...
KEY FINDING: The Arabic SF-Qualiveen demonstrated good internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha of > 0.8 for the overall score.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2025 • January 1, 2024
This study investigated the epidemiology of spinal cord injury (SCI) and SCI-induced urinary tract stones (UTSs) in Taiwan from 2005 to 2015 using a population-based cohort study design. The results s...
KEY FINDING: The average annual incidence of SCI in Taiwan was 60.4 per million, with men having a higher incidence than women.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2024 • March 13, 2024
This study investigates the priorities and needs of people with SCI in Australia regarding bladder and bowel dysfunction and their willingness to use nerve stimulation devices. The survey revealed tha...
KEY FINDING: The highest priority for bladder function was emptying through the urethra without a catheter.
Spinal Cord, 2024 • June 1, 2024
This study aimed to determine the accuracy of Cystatin C as a marker for estimating GFR in motor complete persons with SCI and compare it to Serum Creatinine. The results indicated that eGFR estimated...
KEY FINDING: Serum Creatinine significantly overestimated GFR by over 50.6% in SCI patients.
BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2024 • November 16, 2024
This study aimed to verify and adapt an algorithm (ATUI) that uses heartbeat-induced acoustic pulse waves (HAPWs) to estimate the time at which individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) need to drain ...
KEY FINDING: The original algorithm, developed using data from healthy participants, showed an F-score of 0.70 when applied to individuals with SCI, indicating moderate accuracy in detecting the need for urinary drainage.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2024 • March 5, 2024
This case series highlights the potential risks associated with using Polyhexanide (PHMB) catheter rinses in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI), specifically the development of intractable au...
KEY FINDING: The use of Uro-Tainer® bags of PHMB as ‘catheter rinses’ presents risks for individuals with SCI, potentially leading to severe autonomic dysreflexia.
Scientific Reports, 2024 • February 9, 2024
This study mapped lower urinary tract (LUT) function by epidural electrical stimulation (EES) of the spinal cord in a decerebrated cat model, identifying spinal cord regions responsible for detrusor a...
KEY FINDING: Stimulation of the lower thoracic/upper lumbar spinal cord (T13-L1) primarily triggers responses in the detrusor muscle.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2024 • July 1, 2024
This study explored the unique barriers and facilitators to sexuality and sexual function from the viewpoint of male individuals with chronic SCI through a mixed-methods approach. From the qualitative...
KEY FINDING: Adaptability from both the individual with SCI and their partner is crucial for improving sexual satisfaction.