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Fecal and Urinary Incontinence in Adults Reviewed - 24 Mar 2008
Medscape (subscription)..."Fecal incontinence and urinary incontinence are conditions with ramifications that extend well beyond their physical manifestations," write C. Seth
Ventrus Biosciences and Sam Amer & Company Sign Exclusive License ... - Mar 19, 2008
PR Web (press release),The company is currently focusing on three of the top 10 gastroenterology disorders including anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and hemorrhoids.
Uroplasty, Inc. Reports Presentations of Urgent(R) PC Studies at ... - Mar 3, 2008
Earthtimes,Outside of the United States, the Urgent PC is also indicated for the treatment of fecal incontinence. Uroplasty, Inc., headquartered in Minnetonka,
Q-Med: The Proposal of the Board Regarding Dividend - Mar 14, 2008
WELT ONLINE,...and Solesta(TM) for the treatment of fecal incontinence. Sales are made through the company's own subsidiaries or distributors in over 70 countries.
Hemorrhoid Management Reviewed - Feb 25, 2008
Medscape (subscription)Complications may include hemorrhage 7 to 10 days after surgery, urinary retention, infection, fecal incontinence from sphincter damage, and anal stenosis.
Antibiotics May Be Overused Near the End of Life - Feb 25, 2008
MedPage Today,These values indicate very severe cognitive decline, minimal to no verbal communication, dependence for eating and toileting, urinary and fecal incontinence
National Institutes of Health State-of-the-Science Statement ... - Feb 12, 2008
Annals of Internal MedicineFecal incontinence and urinary incontinence—the inability to control bowel movements and urination, respectively—are conditions with ramifications that
Consensus Report Highlights Incontinence - Jan 22, 2008
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),As many as 25% of adults will experience urinary or fecal incontinence in their lifetime, yet more than half will go untreated despite the availability of
Q-Med: Year-End Report 2007 - Feb 12, 2008
WELT ONLINE,...and Solesta(TM) for the treatment of fecal incontinence. Sales are made through the company's own subsidiaries or distributors in over 70 countries.
Studies on Urgent(R) PC to be Presented at the 2008 Society of ... - Feb 11, 2008
FOXBusinessOutside of the United States, the Urgent PC is also indicated for the treatment of fecal incontinence. Uroplasty, Inc., headquartered in Minnetonka,
Rates of Perioperative Complications Associated with Laminectomies ... - Feb 1, 2008
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)...sensory dysfunction (sixty-two patients), symptomatic bladder dysfunction (fifty-one patients), and fecal incontinence (sixteen patients).
Traumatic Spinal Epidural Hematoma - Feb 15, 2008
Ortho SuperSite,Associated symptoms include weakness, numbness, and urinary or fecal incontinence. The findings on physical examination vary according to the level of the
Medical Therapies Limited (ASX:MTY) Announce Positive Interim ... - Feb 14, 2008
ABN Newswire (press release),Symptoms of the disease include chronic diarrhea, bloody stools and, in severe cases, fecal incontinence. Current treatments such as corticosteroids and
Report: End Stigma of Incontinence - Dec 12, 2007
The Associated PressBut Wednesday's panel cited estimates that 1 million women a year still receive a routine one, leading to perhaps 1000 of them suffering fecal incontinence
Conference On Fecal And Urinary Incontinence, Dec. 10-12 - Dec 4, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Fecal incontinence affects up to 5 percent of the general population and up to 39 percent of nursing home residents. It affects people of all ages,
NIH Advisory Panel on Incontinence Cites Need for Weight Loss and ... - Dec 13, 2007
MedPage Today,Explain to interested patients that urinary and fecal incontinence, or both, are fairly common conditions and assure them that a clinical evaluation may
Time to remove the stigma associated with incontinence - Dec 13, 2007
News-Medical.net,..."It's time to remove the stigma associated with urinary and fecal incontinence," said C. Seth Landefeld, MD, Director of the Center on Aging at the
DR. HOOK- No leaks: Wipe out bowel seepage - Dec 13, 2007
The Hook,Fecal incontinence is something you really don't want to let go if possible. Unfortunately, this "taboo" topic is not discussed much-- even in the doctor's
Episiotomy Not Always Necessary, Should be Curbed Study Says - Dec 14, 2007
Newsinferno.com,Chapel Hill—concurs, stating that episiotomy can damage the anal muscles, which in turn may cause up to 1000 cases of fecal incontinence yearly,
Panel Recommends Curb in Episiotomy - Dec 12, 2007
WebMDThe procedure runs the risk of damaging the anal muscles, which in turn may cause up to 1000 cases of fecal incontinence per year, says Katherine Hartman,
Q-Med: Q-Med's New CFO Appointed - Dec 18, 2007
WELT ONLINE,...urinary bladder) in children, ZUIDEX, for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women and SOLESTA, for the treatment of fecal incontinence.
Uroplasty More Than Doubles its Active Customers in the US Since March - Dec 12, 2007
CNNMoney.comOutside of the United States, the Urgent PC is also indicated for the treatment of fecal incontinence. Uroplasty, Inc., headquartered in Minnetonka,
Start worrying if the doc gives the Q-sign - Dec 21, 2007
Melbourne Herald Sun,Other slang used by doctors, according to past letters to the journal, includes UBI ("Unexplained Beer Injury") and Code Brown, or a fecal incontinence
Elective LSCS Before 40 Weeks Gestation May Increase The Risk of ... - Dec 24, 2007
Medi News Direct,It may also reduce the risk of urinary and fecal incontinence, besides alleviating the fear and anxiety associated with labour and avoiding labour pain
Constipation Most Common Cause of Abdominal Pain in Kids - Dec 21, 2007
MedPage Today,Constipation characteristics included bowel movements less than three times a week, more than one episode of fecal incontinence a week, large stools felt in
Cook Medical Delivers Innovative Treatment For Recto-Vaginal - Dec 3, 2007
Medical Design Online,...to fecal odor in the vaginal discharge, recurrent bouts of vaginitis and cystitis, pain during intercourse, and/or fecal incontinence.
Cook Medical Delivers Innovative Treatment for Recto-Vaginal Fistulas - 27 Nov 2007
Business Wire (press release),...to fecal odor in the vaginal discharge, recurrent bouts of vaginitis and cystitis, pain during intercourse, and/or fecal incontinence.
embarrassing pelvic organ condition gets noticed - Nov 18, 2007
Houston Chronicle,...but putterman said they include pelvic pressure and urinary or fecal incontinence. lee had lower back pain and pain in her thighs. it got so bad she
form 4 oracle: boston, ma -- form4oracle: insider trading report ... - Nov 22, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),...and urogynecologists for erectile restoration, benign prostatic hyperplasia, male urethral stricture, urinary and fecal incontinence, menorrhagia,
prometheus to acquire lotronex(r) from glaxosmithkline - Nov 7, 2007
Earthtimes,...frequent bowel urgency/fecal incontinence; or disability/restriction of daily activities because of ibs. clinical studies have not been performed to
Uroplasty, Inc. (UPI) Files Registration for $10M Equity Offering - 19 Oct 2007
StreetInsider.com (subscription),Uroplasty’s products treat urinary and fecal incontinence and overactive bladder symptoms. It offers a diverse set of products to address the various
Health Care - Sep 26, 2007
Western Queens Gazette,Bub also has specialty training in endorectal ultrasound for treating fecal incontinence. "I am delighted to be a part of a growing, dynamic community
Three subjects worthy of journals' attention - Oct 15, 2007
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com,In a third journal, the New England Journal of Medicine, there is a review of fecal incontinence. Occasionally, this condition occurs during an episode of
North American Scientific Enters Brachytherapy Fiducials Market - Oct 5, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...carbon implants for a number of applications including for the treatment of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and gastric reflux disease.
Primary Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Arising Within a Mature ... - Oct 11, 2007
Ortho SuperSite,There was no evidence of fecal incontinence, and the anal sensation was normal. Pathologic examination of the tumor revealed a mass macroscopic 4.5×4×3 cm
Q-Med Obtains Approval for MACROLANETM VRF in Europe - Sep 24, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...urinary bladder) in children, ZUIDEX, for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women and SOLESTA, for the treatment of fecal incontinence.
Dangerous diarrheal bacterium found on asymptomatic patients - Sep 22, 2007
Hindu,...history of CDAD and antibiotic use in the prior three months were likely to be asymptomatic carriers; patients with fecal incontinence were even more so.
There's a new doctor in the house - Oct 1, 2007
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription),Some patients will even have fecal incontinence from the overflow of stool. Relief of the constipation results in improvement in the leakage of liquid
The skinny on those diet pills - Sep 30, 2007
commercialappeal.com (subscription),The side effects (or "treatment effects" as the Alli brochure calls them) of orlistat include fecal incontinence, oily stools, flatulence and a decrease in
Prostate sling helps against incontinence - Aug 31, 2007
Science Daily (press release)...full article Fecal incontinence -- Fecal incontinence is the inability to control one's bowels. When one feels the urge to have a bowel movement,
Uroplasty, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter ... - Aug 13, 2007
CNNMoney.comOutside the United States, the Urgent PC is also indicated for the treatment of fecal incontinence. The I-STOP(TM) Mid-Urethral Sling is a biocompatible,
Wellness Partners, LLC Launches Continencenurse.net to Educate and ... - Aug 13, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),...a new website for continence nurses and other pelvic health professionals who provide services for urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder,
Poozer is an example of the ills dogs suffer as they live longer - Sep 4, 2007
Modesto Bee,Kathy is describing true fecal incontinence. Poozer simply is not aware at times that he is having a bowel movement. This condition is neurologic,
Uroplasty to Present at Roth Capital Partners' Investor Conference - Aug 15, 2007
CNNMoney.comOur minimally invasive products treat urinary and fecal incontinence, symptoms of overactive bladder and vesicoureteral reflux. Additionally, some of our
Basil Brush rushed to hospital for anal surgery - Aug 30, 2007
The Spoof (satire),This has caused stretching of the rectal muscles, anal fissures, fecal incontinence and tragically, rectal collapse. "Basil is now in surgery for rectal
Those with backaches fear pain - Aug 6, 2007
Science Daily (press release)...full article Fecal incontinence -- Fecal incontinence is the inability to control one's bowels. When one feels the urge to have a bowel movement,
WELLNESS PARTNERS, LLC ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW SEARCH ENGINE FOR ... - Aug 8, 2007
Mass Media Distribution LLC (press release),...services for urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction and other related medical conditions,
Alli won't help you lose anything, not even weight - Jul 17, 2007
Michigan Journal (subscription),No fecal incontinence, but no weight loss either. Even my mom, who I'll admit has a much healthier diet and stronger resolve than I (midnight Taco Bell runs
Uroplasty to Host Audio Conference Call on August 13 - Aug 7, 2007
CNNMoney.comOur minimally invasive products treat urinary and fecal incontinence, symptoms of overactive bladder and vesicoureteral reflux. Additionally, some of our
Bowel Dysfunction After Transposition Of Intestinal Segments Into ... - Aug 7, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),They also had high rates of fecal incontinence (47%), fecal urgency (41%), and abnormal bowel movements (18%). A large number reported an adverse effect on
Q-Med AB: Invitation to Half-Year Report Conference Call - Jul 18, 2007
American Digital Networks (press release),...urinary bladder) in children, ZUIDEX, for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women and SOLESTA, for the treatment of fecal incontinence.
Hemorrhoids embarrassing, but it's still best to talk to your doctor - Aug 5, 2007
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription),Hemorrhoid surgery is offered to patients who have persistent pain, itch, or fecal incontinence due to hemorrhoids that protrude and continue to protrude
Uroplasty to Present at Capstone Small-Cap Investor Conference - Jul 16, 2007
CNNMoney.comOur minimally invasive products treat urinary and fecal incontinence, symptoms of overactive bladder and vesicoureteral reflux. Additionally, some of our
Study: Cloth diapers just as bad - Jul 4, 2007
Science Daily (press release)...full article Fecal incontinence -- Fecal incontinence is the inability to control one's bowels. When one feels the urge to have a bowel movement,
New Artes Subsidiary To Apply Company's Technology Beyond Wrinkles - Jun 13, 2007
Seeking Alpha,...and apply it to serious medical conditions such as acid reflux, spinal disk repair, sleep apnea, and stress urinary and fecal incontinence.
Artes Medical Forms New Subsidiary to Commercially Develop and ... - Jun 12, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...snoring for patients with sleep apnea, adding cushioning to the bottom of the foot to treat painful foot syndrome, and treatment of fecal incontinence.
Integrative Way: Is alli right for me? - Jun 24, 2007
Sacramento Bee,...that undigested fat can cause lots of side effects, including bloating, gas, fat- soluble vitamin deficiency, diarrhea and fecal incontinence.
Medical Implants - Jun 19, 2007
WSOCtv.com,...be used to treat neurological conditions (like deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s) or control muscle function (like urinary or fecal incontinence).
Loss of bowel control forces woman to become a recluse - Jun 18, 2007
SouthCoastToday.com,Loss of the sensation of rectal fullness and other nerve problems also can produce fecal incontinence. A nerve stimulator, a device that sends electrical
Nominee for surgeon general facing opposition of 'gays' - Jun 14, 2007
WorldNetDaily,Campylobacter jejuni, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis non-A, non-B, and cytomegalovirus, fecal incontinence,
Uroplasty to Host Audio Conference Call on June 7 - 04 Jun 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Our minimally invasive products treat urinary and fecal incontinence, symptoms of overactive bladder and vesicoureteral reflux. Additionally, some of our
FACTBOX-How do slimming drugs work and what are the risks? - May 31, 2007
Reuters AlertNet,...also reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, and beta-carotene, may be associated with increased defecation or fecal incontinence.
Q-Med has Received 29.1 MUSD from Medicis - May 11, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...urinary bladder) in children, ZUIDEX, for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women and SOLESTA, for the treatment of fecal incontinence.
AUA 2007 Plenary Session: “The Downside of Drug Use in the Elderly� - May 24, 2007
UroToday,PDE 5 inhibitors contribute to hypotension, GERD, and fecal incontinence. Antimicrobials require decreased dosing and can result in résistance and effect
DDW: Antibiotics Improve Colitis Symptoms - May 24, 2007
MedPage Today,Also, Dr. Ohkusa said, scores of frequency of watery diarrhea, nocturnal diarrhea, fecal incontinence, and general well-being were significantly improved in
Ulcerative colitis dusruptive in relationships - May 20, 2007
News-Medical.net,...most commonly mentioned by UC patients were developing colon cancer, having their colon removed, requiring surgery and public fecal incontinence.
Millennium Resumes Clinical Program For MLN0002 - May 18, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Other typical symptoms include lower abdominal pain, rectal irritability and fecal incontinence. Annually, ulcerative colitis develops in approximately
Strategies for Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain - 28 Apr 2007
Medscape (subscription)...difficulty urinating; fecal incontinence; unexplained weight loss; history of cancer or strong suspicion for current cancer; history of osteoporosis;
Fecal Incontinence in Adults - Apr 18, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),A 53-year-old otherwise healthy woman presents with a 2-year history of intermittent fecal incontinence. Because of embarrassment, she has curtailed her
Q-MedAB: Invitation to Q1 Report Conference Call - Apr 26, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...urinary bladder) in children, ZUIDEX, for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women and SOLESTA, for the treatment of fecal incontinence.
Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse Awareness Week April 15 - 21 ... - Apr 10, 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),...from non-healing wounds, a half million Americans who have ostomies, and approximately 11 million Americans who endure urinary and fecal incontinence.
Annual Report 2006 Q-Med AB (publ) - Apr 3, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),...urinary bladder) in children, ZUIDEX, for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women and SOLESTA, for the treatment of fecal incontinence.
Dr. Gott: Quit statin drugs to end pain - Apr 13, 2007
Northwest Herald,Dear Reader: Colon surgery shortens the colon, a common result being bowel problems including diarrhea and fecal incontinence. The Metamucil has added fiber
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