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Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common challenge for people with spinal cord injury, but new research shows that many suspected cases aren’t true infections. In this episode, Madison Hughes and Dr. Chris Elliott discuss how recurrent UTIs are diagnosed and managed in the spinal cord injury population, the role of urodynamics and bladder diaries, and why patient education and non-antibiotic strategies can make such a big difference.

In this episode, join Dr. Rose Khavari and Dr.Argy Stampas with host, Elizabeth-Sarah Bile,  as we discuss their newest research findings on “Optimizing the Injection Schema for 200 or 300 Units of OnabotulinumtoxinA (BTX-A) in the Office Setting”. Tune in to discover the findings of this randomized trial and how it benefits patients with Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (NLUTD) and Idiopathic Overactive Bladder. https://www.nbrg.org/ [nbrg.org] https://www.khavariresearch.com/ [khavariresearch.com] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu93ufLvSLs [youtube.com]

In this episode, join Dr. Argy Stampas and host Elizabeth-Sarah Bile as we discuss the article “Reduction of Overactive Bladder Medications in Spinal Cord Injury with Self-Administered Neuromodulation: A Randomized Trial”. Tune in to discover how this research can improve bladder function and health in individuals with spinal cord injuries.

Learn more about incontinence in aging women with Dr. Zhina Sadeghi, a leading urology expert. Listen to hear about her key findings comparing bladder function, structure, and gene activity between young and older female mice. Dr. Sadeghi explains the significance of weakened bladder strength, tissue changes, and gene activity in aging, shedding light on how these factors impact bladder health in women as they age. Tune in to learn what these discoveries mean for future treatments and improving bladder health.

Bladder symptoms are extremely common in individuals with MS. These symptoms include urinary frequency, urgency, incontinence or difficulty voiding or both. Voiding dysfunction (VD), a common neurogenic lower urinary tract symptom in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), often leads to urinary retention. The current primary management for MS patients with VD involves catheterization. Our team has explored the safety and therapeutic effects of a multi focal transcranial magnetic stimulator, a noninvasive, portable neuromodulator capable of simultaneously stimulating or inhibiting multiple brian regions and modulating the strength of their functional connections called  Transcranial Rotating Permanent Magnet Stimulator (TRPMS).    In this study, MS women with VD underwent functional magnetic resonance imaging concurrently with a urodynamic study (fMRI/UDS) before and after ten 40-minute TRPMS sessions. Baseline fMRI/UDS scans identified regions of interest (ROIs) associated with voiding initiation, guiding microstimulator placement. Post-treatment, patients exhibited increased activation in these ROIs, a significant decrease in % post-void residual/bladder capacity (%PVR/BC), and reported improved bladder symptoms including more effective bladder emptying.   Individuals seeking further information visit  khavariresearch.com, reach out via email at [email protected], or locate details on clinicaltrials.gov where it is registered.

Dr. Mandy Rounds, a Research Fellow at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, interviews Dr. Katie Forster, a pediatric hospitalist and researcher at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine about the findings of the article, “The association between urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (urine NGAL) and UTI in people with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction”. They discuss the importance of this new type of biomarker (uNGAL) and the implications it has for UTIs in those with neurogenic bladder. To access this journal article, click here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41393-020-00552-x

Dr. Mandy Rounds, a Research Fellow at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, interviews Dr. Argy Stampas an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and the Director of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Research at TIRR Memorial Hermann about his article, “Safety, Feasibility, and Efficacy of Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Neurogenic Bladder: A Randomized Control Pilot Trial”. They discuss this type of tibial nerve stimulation intervention that has been used in other populations and how it is now being used to improve bladder function in those with neurogenic bladder. To access this journal article, click here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1094715921019917?via%3Dihub

Dr. Mandy Rounds, a Research Fellow at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, interviews Dr. John Stoffel, Urologist at the University of Michigan and Neurogenic Bladder Research Group about the findings of his article “Self-Reported Urological Hospitalizations or Emergency Room Visits in a Contemporary Spinal Cord Injury Cohort”. They discuss the important take-aways that people with spinal cord injury can consider when seeking medical attention for urologic issues, as well as considerations for clinicians who encounter spinal cord injury patients that are hospitalized or visit the emergency room with urinary tract infections. For more information visit the Neurogenic Bladder Research Group (NBRG) at www.NBRG.org and access the scientific article discussed here: https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000001386   Link: You can also find BladderBuzz on iPhone Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon music.

Dr. Catherine Forster, a Pediatric Hospitalist and Researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, interviews Dr. Alan Wolfe, Microbiologist at Loyola University in Chicago about his work on the urinary microbiome, or urobiome. They discuss what the urobiome is, what research has been done to date looking at the urobiome, and future directions for this area of research.     Articles discussed in the podcast Urine Is Not Sterile: Use of Enhanced Urine Culture Techniques To Detect Resident Bacterial Flora in the Adult Female Bladder | Journal of Clinical Microbiology (asm.org)   The Female Urinary Microbiome: a Comparison of Women with and without Urgency Urinary Incontinence | mBio (asm.org)   Redefining Healthy Urine: A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Metagenomic Study of People With and Without Bladder Dysfunction | Journal of Urology (auajournals.org)   Link: You can also find BladderBuzz on iPhone Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon music

Frecuentemente, aquellos hombres con Lesión Medular Espinal (LME) y disfunción sexual tienen un sinnúmero de preguntas al respecto y, sin embargo, encuentran poca información disponible para ellos y sus parejas.  En este episodio, con nuestro anfitrión habitual de Bladder Buzz en Español, el Dr. Isaac Hernández (fisiatra), acompañado por dos expertas, la Dra. Melina Longoni (fisiatra) y la Dra. Yahir Santiago-Lastra (uróloga) hablamos acerca de este tema de gran importancia, que frecuentemente queda olvidado. En él, aclaramos mitos y proveemos fuentes de información confiables. Si tienes una LME y/o conoces a alguien con una, este episodio puede ser para ti.

La disfunción neurogénica del tracto urinario inferior, más comúnmente conocida como “vejiga neurogénica”, ofrece retos diagnósticos y de tratamiento para el profesional de la salud.  Acompañe al Dr. Hans Pohl y al Dr. Isaac Hernández Jiménez (expertos en vejiga neurogénica y rehabilitación) en su conversación acerca de las complejidades de la vejiga neurogénica y su manejo. Si usted trata a pacientes con este trastorno, lo invitamos a escuchar este episodio (podcast) para desmitificar algunos conceptos comunes de la vejiga neurogénica, y como pueden afectar significativamente a su paciente.

La disfunción neurogénica del tracto urinario inferior, más comúnmente conocida como “vejiga neurogénica”, puede afectar de manera significativa la función y calidad de vida del niño. Acompañe al Dr. Hans Pohl y al Dr. Isaac Hernández Jiménez (expertos en vejiga neurogénica y rehabilitación) en su conversación acerca de las complejidades de la vejiga neurogénica y su tratamiento. Si tú, algún familiar o algún amigo tienen preguntas acerca de la vejiga neurogénica en el niño, este episodio (podcast) es para ti.

La disfunción neurogénica del tracto urinario inferior, más comúnmente conocida como “vejia neurogénica”, puede ser de difícil manejo tanto para el paciente como el profesional de la salud.  Acompañe a la Dra. Yahir Santiago-Lastra y al Dr. Isaac Hernández Jiménez (expertos en vejiga neurogénica y rehabilitación) en su conversación acerca de las complejidades de la vejiga neurogénica y su tratamiento. Si usted trata a pacientes con este trastorno, lo invitamos a escuchar este episodio (podcast) para desmitificar algunos conceptos comunes de la vejiga neurogénica, y como pueden afectar significativamente a su paciente.

La disfunción neurogénica del tracto urinario inferior, más comúnmente conocida como “vejia neurogénica”, puede ser de difícil manejo. Acompañe a la Dra. Yahir Santiago-Lastra y al Dr. Isaac Hernández Jiménez (expertos en vejiga neurogénica y rehabilitación) en su conversación acerca de las complejidades de la vejiga neurogénica y su tratamiento. Si tu, algún familiar o algún amigo tienen preguntas acerca de la vejiga neurogénica, este episodio (podcast) es para ti.