Individualized pelvic physical therapy decreases incontinence, pain in post-prostatectomy patients

For decades, therapy to strengthen pelvic muscles has been the standard treatment for men dealing with urinary incontinence after prostate surgery. But a new study from UT Southwestern's Departments of Urology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation suggests that may not be the best approach. Individualized pelvic physical therapy decreases incontinence, pain in post-prostatectomy patients

National veteran dataset will help dissect the relationship between mental illness and prostate cancer

There appears to be an unhealthy synergy between mental illness and prostate cancer, and researchers are working to dissect the relationship by first assembling the largest dataset ever of veterans with either condition or both. National veteran dataset will help dissect the relationship between mental illness and prostate cancer

Patients' health values can impact success of treatment for pelvic floor problems

Researchers and health professionals in Swansea have revealed the value women put on their own health can have a direct effect on the success of medical treatment for pelvic floor problems. Patients' health values can impact success of treatment for pelvic floor problems

FDA approves new drug to treat adults with advanced urothelial or bladder cancer

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to the drug enfortumab vedotin (EV) to treat adult patients with advanced urothelial or bladder cancer. FDA approves new drug to treat adults with advanced urothelial or bladder cancer

NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit closes gaps in perspective of value in cancer care

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) hosted an annual NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit: Delivering Value for Patients across the Oncology Ecosystem in Washington, DC, today. NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit closes gaps in perspective of value in cancer care

MRI-guided ultrasound ablation: safer better treatment for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer may soon be treated more effectively using ultrasound at therapeutic levels, without the significant and distressing side effects of more traditional treatments. A new study presented on December 2, 2019, presents the outcome of using focused ultrasound ablation under MRI guidance in a novel procedure that can be used to treat both benign and malignant enlargement of the prostate gland. MRI-guided ultrasound ablation: safer better treatment for prostate cancer

Loyola launches study to determine factors impacting young women's pelvic health

A multidisciplinary team at Loyola Medicine is launching a clinical research study to determine the most prevalent factors impacting young women's pelvic health. Loyola launches study to determine factors impacting young women's pelvic health

Low libido in older women not just down to menopause

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. Along with it, comes various effects, including irregular to the complete cessation of periods, insomnia, mood swings, irritability, hot flushes, and decreased sexual drive. Low libido in older women not just down to menopause

Embarrassing symptoms prevent women from seeking treatment for pelvic floor disorders

Nearly 25% of women live with treatable conditions known as pelvic floor disorders, but there is one main reason why the vast majority of them will not seek treatment: they are too embarrassed to talk about it. Embarrassing symptoms prevent women from seeking treatment for pelvic floor disorders

Study: Many patients treated for iNPH also develop Alzheimer’s disease

Up to one in five patients treated for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus, iNPH, also develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. Study: Many patients treated for iNPH also develop Alzheimer’s disease

Effective non-surgical treatment options for urinary incontinence

A common myth about urinary incontinence (the loss of bladder control or urinary leakage) in women is that surgery is your only option. Effective non-surgical treatment options for urinary incontinence

Nurse-led program improves older adult care, analysis finds

An analysis of research on the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) program finds that it improves older adult care, including preventing falls, improving patient safety and quality of care, reducing potentially inappropriate medications, and helping healthcare providers to care for patients with dementia. Nurse-led program improves older adult care, analysis finds

Researchers analyze trends in episiotomy use among vaginal deliveries

In Canada, the rate of episiotomy during childbirth has declined in recent years, but when it comes to births assisted by forceps or vacuum, this downward trend warrants a closer look, suggests new UBC research. Researchers analyze trends in episiotomy use among vaginal deliveries

Episiotomy during childbirth may help reduce severe perineal tears among forceps and vacuum deliveries

The use of episiotomy during childbirth has declined in Canada, although its benefit in births assisted by forceps or vacuum merits reconsideration of this practice, according to a large study published in CMAJ. Episiotomy during childbirth may help reduce severe perineal tears among forceps and vacuum deliveries

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can relieve symptoms and side-effects of radiotherapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can relieve self-reported symptoms and side-effects of radiotherapy against cancer in the pelvic region, a study shows. After 30-40 sessions in a hyperbaric chamber, many patients experienced reductions in bleeding, urinary incontinence, and pain alike. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can relieve symptoms and side-effects of radiotherapy

Men with prostate cancer can be spared postoperative radiotherapy

Men with prostate cancer can be spared radiotherapy after surgery, according to late breaking results from a study led by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. Men with prostate cancer can be spared postoperative radiotherapy

Men with prostate cancer can have healthy sex lives after surgery

There's a perception that surgery to treat prostate cancer will spell the end of a man's sex life. Men with prostate cancer can have healthy sex lives after surgery

Two-thirds of women over 40 suffer from bladder leakage, research shows

Commissioned by pelvic floor muscle trainer Pelviva, the research of 2,000 women aged over 40 confirms this is one of the biggest areas of female public health, which demands immediate attention by all healthcare professionals. Two-thirds of women over 40 suffer from bladder leakage, research shows

Gold nanoparticles shown to safely, effectively ablate low- to intermediate-grade prostate tumors

Biocompatible gold nanoparticles designed to convert near-infrared light to heat have been shown to safely and effectively ablate low- to intermediate-grade tumors within the prostate, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine and published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Gold nanoparticles shown to safely, effectively ablate low- to intermediate-grade prostate tumors

Caregivers of people with dementia experience accumulation of sleep loss

Caregivers of people with dementia lose between 2.5 to 3.5 hours of sleep weekly due to difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep — a negative for themselves and potentially for those who receive their care, Baylor University researchers say. Caregivers of people with dementia experience accumulation of sleep loss

Common medications can masquerade as dementia in seniors

By all accounts the woman, in her late 60s, appeared to have severe dementia. She was largely incoherent. Her short-term memory was terrible. She couldn't focus on questions that medical professionals asked her. Common medications can masquerade as dementia in seniors

Transobturator sling surgery shows promise for stress urinary incontinence

A recent study from the Mayo Clinic researchers has shown that surgery for management of stress urinary incontinence can yield better results than conservative methods such as exercise and urethral inserts. Transobturator sling surgery shows promise for stress urinary incontinence

Study reveals long-term benefits of stress urinary incontinence surgery

One of the most commonly performed surgeries to treat stress urinary incontinence in women may have better long-term results than another common surgical technique, according to a study led by Mayo Clinic researchers. Study reveals long-term benefits of stress urinary incontinence surgery

LexaGene’s beta prototype achieves 98.2% consistency with reference lab data

LexaGene Holdings, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops genetic analyzers for rapid pathogen detection and other molecular markers, announced today the test results from its first beta prototype placed at the Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA. Mass Vet is one of 24 hospitals owned and operated by Ethos Veterinary Health. LexaGene’s beta prototype achieves 98.2% consistency with reference lab data

Exercise during pregnancy can promote bone health of both mother and child

Vitamin D is important to enable calcium to be absorbed into the intestine. During pregnancy, vitamin D is especially significant because extra calcium is needed to build the baby's skeleton. Exercise during pregnancy can promote bone health of both mother and child

New budget boosts health coverage for low-income Californians

Ann Manganello survives entirely off her Social Security stipend: $1,391 a month. New budget boosts health coverage for low-income Californians

Scientists identify two genes that may play a role in prostate enlargement

For aging men, prostate enlargement is almost as common as graying hair, and yet scientists know very little about why the prostate increases in size or how the process occurs on a molecular level. Scientists identify two genes that may play a role in prostate enlargement

Cancer patients share survivorship story, celebrate strength and self-care

To survive in his struggle against an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Bin McLaurin didn't only have to overcome the disease attacking his body. He said he also had to toss out his long-held image of masculinity. Cancer patients share survivorship story, celebrate strength and self-care

World’s first clinical guidance on anal sex after prostate cancer treatments

UK doctors and surgeons have formulated what is probably the world's first clinical guidance on anal sex before, during, and after diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer. World’s first clinical guidance on anal sex after prostate cancer treatments

Study underpins new model of care for people diagnosed with bladder cancer

Bladder cancer is a painful and sometimes life-threatening condition that patients can find difficult to talk about, with many becoming homebound as they cope with debilitating side effects such as incontinence. Study underpins new model of care for people diagnosed with bladder cancer

Study reveals reasons for delay in pelvic organ prolapse treatment

Many women do not seek early treatment for pelvic organ prolapse due to confusion and a lack of awareness around the condition’s symptoms – and feelings of shame and embarrassment – according to new research. Study reveals reasons for delay in pelvic organ prolapse treatment

Revolutionary treatment uses fat cells to correct vaginal and post-menopausal problems

For the first time ever British women are being offered a revolutionary new treatment to correct a broad range of vaginal, gynecological and post-menopausal related problems. Revolutionary treatment uses fat cells to correct vaginal and post-menopausal problems

New vaginal mesh guidelines 'insufficient' and potentially harmful

Updated NICE guidelines on the use of vaginal mesh implants have been criticized by campaigners who say the recommendations do not sufficiently protect women. New vaginal mesh guidelines 'insufficient' and potentially harmful

Selective destruction of prostate tumor as effective as complete prostate removal

Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, led by prostate cancer treatment pioneer Dr. Eric Walser, have shown that selectively destroying cancerous prostate tissue is as effective as complete prostate removal or radiation therapy while preserving more sexual and urinary function than the other treatments. Selective destruction of prostate tumor as effective as complete prostate removal

NSF offers grant to improve treatment approaches for pelvic organ prolapse

It's a simple question many women ask, and as a symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence in women is surprisingly common. NSF offers grant to improve treatment approaches for pelvic organ prolapse

UCD researchers lead development of new urine test to detect prostate cancer

Cancer researchers at University College Dublin have led the development of a new test which uses urine to detect prostate cancer. Studies have so far shown the test to be 70% more specific for prostate cancer compared to the blood test currently used by doctors. UCD researchers lead development of new urine test to detect prostate cancer

Hormonal treatment associated with depression in men with prostate cancer

Men who receive anti-hormonal treatment after having their prostate removed are 80% more likely to suffer from depression than men who don't receive this treatment. This leads researchers to suggest that patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy should be monitored for post-surgical depression. Hormonal treatment associated with depression in men with prostate cancer

Prostate cancer treatment breakthrough

Researchers have developed a method by which thousands of men with prostate cancer could choose their own treatment. Prostate cancer treatment breakthrough

Study examines effect of herbal medicine product on bedwetting in children

A new clinical trial investigating whether an herbal medicine product can benefit school-age children experiencing bedwetting is being led by a collaboration between researchers from the Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine at the University of Technology Sydney and the Office of Research at Endeavour College of Natural Health. Study examines effect of herbal medicine product on bedwetting in children

Australian women urged to increase physical activity and prevent chronic disease

To mark International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, the Australian Physiotherapy Association is urging Australian women to place higher priority on their physical and mental health and wellbeing. Australian women urged to increase physical activity and prevent chronic disease

Researchers compare treatment options for fecal incontinence

It is a common health problem that causes uncommon personal discomfort. Fecal incontinence, or accidental stool leakage, affects some 8 to 10 percent of the 325 million people in the United States. In up to half of patients, there is both fecal and urinary incontinence. Researchers compare treatment options for fecal incontinence

Researchers use modified type of flu virus to develop new therapies for prostate cancer

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have received a grant from leading men's health charity, Prostate Cancer UK, as London continues to lead the way in advanced prostate cancer research. Researchers use modified type of flu virus to develop new therapies for prostate cancer

ADISC v5 Upgrade Plan (and what you need to know!)

The ADISC v5.0 upgrade is coming this week!


Soon, I will be upgrading us from a vbulletin-based website to a xenforo-based one.

This change will have many benefits, such as:

1. Enabling critical new features for you, like the ability to use our website properly on a mobile device or tablet.
2. Allowing us to eliminate a lot of ancient, legacy code in favor of more modern, up-to-date, standards-compliant and better maintained code.

There are some things, though, that you need to know:

1. Social Groups will cease to exist. If there is any content in any of your social groups that you want to keep, now is the time for you to download/save it.
2. Album pictures won't be migrated, though our new platform will have a new album system you can use. If you have any existing pictures in your albums, consider saving local copies of them.
3. Tapatalk will no longer be supported (though, you won't need it, because our website will now work in a mobile browser).
4. The upgrade itself is probably going to require an entire day of downtime. Unfortunately this cannot be avoided - the data migration process itself takes hours (during which the site cannot be up), and there are many hours of configuration and troubleshooting that have to be done after that, before I can re-open it to the public. So, don't panic if you notice some downtime soon. Lots of work is going on behind the scenes!

If you'd like to ask questions, do so here.
If you'd like to help beta-test the new ADISC v5, ask in #adisc-version-5 on our Discord chat server.

ADISC v5 Upgrade Plan (and what you need to know!)

ADISC v5 Upgrade Plan (and what you need to know!)

The ADISC v5.0 upgrade is coming this week!


Soon, I will be upgrading us from a vbulletin-based website to a xenforo-based one.

This change will have many benefits, such as:

1. Enabling critical new features for you, like the ability to use our website properly on a mobile device or tablet.
2. Allowing us to eliminate a lot of ancient, legacy code in favor of more modern, up-to-date, standards-compliant and better maintained code.

There are some things, though, that you need to know:

1. Social Groups will cease to exist. If there is any content in any of your social groups that you want to keep, now is the time for you to download/save it.
2. Album pictures won't be migrated, though our new platform will have a new album system you can use. If you have any existing pictures in your albums, consider saving local copies of them.
3. Tapatalk will no longer be supported (though, you won't need it, because our website will now work in a mobile browser).
4. The upgrade itself is probably going to require an entire day of downtime. Unfortunately this cannot be avoided - the data migration process itself takes hours (during which the site cannot be up), and there are many hours of configuration and troubleshooting that have to be done after that, before I can re-open it to the public. So, don't panic if you notice some downtime soon. Lots of work is going on behind the scenes!

If you'd like to ask questions, do so here.
If you'd like to help beta-test the new ADISC v5, ask in #adisc-version-5 on our Discord chat server.

ADISC v5 Upgrade Plan (and what you need to know!)

Changed Hosting

Today, I moved all of ADISC to a new hosting provider.

You may notice that our website is faster and more reliable.

Everything else should stay the same. Be sure to let me know if you notice anything unexpected.

Changed Hosting

Changed Hosting

Today, I moved all of ADISC to a new hosting provider.

You may notice that our website is faster and more reliable.

As a side effect of this move, outgoing email may take a day or two to arrive, as our email server catches up.

Everything else should stay the same. Be sure to let me know if you notice anything unexpected.

Changed Hosting

Minor Privacy Policy Update

A minor update has been made to our privacy policy:
https://www.adisc.org/forum/showthre...74#post1526174

Changes:

• Eliminated some unnecessary bits.
• Clarified that we don't use cookies for commercial purposes.

Minor Privacy Policy Update

New Year

After an udderly ridiculous 2018, I want to wish you all a Merry Cowmas and a Happy Moo Year!
Let go of your beefs, relax from all the high steak shennagins, stay up pasture bedtime, cuddle your bulloved ones, put on some good moo-sic and milk the festivities for all their worth.
Hopefully I've amoosed you, and not butchered any of these cow'ntless terribull puns.
Some say they're un-bull-ieveable, others say they aren't hoof bad!

New Year

Device uses light to treat overactive bladder

Researchers have developed an implantable device that could one day treat overactive bladder. Device uses light to treat overactive bladder