Experts highlight nocturia as most common cause of poor night’s sleep
On World Sleep Day, scientists are highlighting the number one reason that people are waking up at night – nocturia (otherwise known as the need to get up and urinate more than once during the night).
View ArticleStudy finds diverse mix of bacteria in the urine of kidney disease patients
The urine of kidney disease patients contains a diverse mix of bacteria such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus, according to a study by researchers at Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Chicago.
View ArticleStudy evaluates effectiveness of hormone therapies in managing postmenopausal...
As women age, they are more likely to wake up in the middle of the night to pass urine. The loss of estrogen during the menopause transition accelerates this problem, which is known as nocturia.
View ArticleGitelman syndrome more common in Japanese population than previously reported
Clinical Fellow KONDO Atsushi and Professor NOZU Kandai et al. of Kobe University's Graduate School of Medicine have estimated the prevalence of Gitelman syndrome across different ethnicities using a...
View ArticlePostmenopausal women more likely to have overactive bladder syndrome, study says
If you're feeling more sudden urges to run to the bathroom as you age, you're not alone. A new study suggests postmenopausal women aged 45 to 54 years are more likely to have overactive bladder (OAB)...
View ArticleLower urinary tract symptoms associated with mortality risk in older men
For men in their fifties and older, moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as incontinence and frequent nighttime urination (nocturia) are associated with an increased risk of...
View ArticleHow does SARS-CoV-2 affect the male genitourinary system?
In a recent paper published in the American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Urology, researchers reviewed existing data on the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2...
View ArticleRegular marijuana use may increase the risk of overactive bladder
Regular users of marijuana were at a greater risk of developing and suffering from severe overactive bladder disorder.
View ArticleEffective treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms linked to lower...
Effective treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men aged 50 or older is associated with a lower risk of death over the next few years reports a study in the October issue of The Journal...
View ArticleProlonged TV and video viewing linked to higher risk of nocturia
In a study published in Neurourology and Urodynamics, adults who spent 5 or more hours a day watching TV and/or videos were more likely to develop nocturia, or the need to urinate multiple times during...
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