Science Alert: We are all equal, but some are more equal than others? Gender-specific differences in bladder management

We are all human beings but let’s face it, our anatomy is not the same. Men and women experience gender-specific challenges when it comes to urological complications and there are differences that need to be taken into account when addressing these problems. 

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Topics: Science Alert, Bladder management

How to read a scientific article

Keeping up-to-date and determining the veracity of scientific articles and clinical documentation can be overwhelming, so we've put together a checklist to help the healthcare professional to judge:

  • How reliable the results are (the articles strengths, weaknesses and validity)

  • What they mean for you in your clinical work

In fact, for a scientific article to be deemed credible, certain data must be present.

In this article, we provide an excerpt from the checklist.

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Topics: Science Alert, Scientific Article, Clinical Evidence

It's estimated that about 40% of the pediatric urology consultations are related to bladder bowel dysfunction (BBD)

These symptoms of the lower urinary tract should be addressed early, as it may continue throughout adulthood, leading to significant morbidity.

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Topics: Science Alert, Bowel dysfunction, Bladder dysfunction

Science Alert: Spinal Cord Injury – How common is it and what needs to be addressed?

Spinal cord injury (SCI) can be caused by either traumatic or non-traumatic events. The most common causes include road accidents, violence, and falls.

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Topics: Science Alert, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

Science Alert: Bladder and bowel symptoms: Need for actions

The impact on individuals’ quality of life of maintaining or restoring bladder and bowel continence cannot be underestimated. It is a top user priority but this is unfortunately not always reflected in healthcare and research initiatives.

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Topics: Science Alert, Bladder and bowel interaction, Bowel dysfunction, Bladder dysfunction