The function of the lower urinary tract — to store and periodically eliminate urine — seems simple, but its neuronal control is complex and not fully understood, and dysfunction is common. Functional ...

Compared with patients who did not receive the deep-brain stimulation surgery, patients who received the surgery experienced improvements in urinary frequency, urgency, and inconsistence. Deep-brain ...

CLEVELAND – June 26, 2013 – For the first time, researchers have restored significant bladder function through nerve regeneration in rats with the most severe spinal cord injuries (SCI). The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cognitive function was linked to less likelihood of lower urinary tract symptoms. Associations weakened after ...

Spinal cord injuries have a profound effect on bladder as well as bowel function. There are several patterns of bladder dysfunction that develop. The problems that occur are very dependent on how the ...

Cancer treatment has improved significantly over the past several decades, meaning that more people are living longer after undergoing surgical and medical interventions. This has led to the emergence ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...