Browse the latest research summaries in the field of urology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Patient Preference and Adherence, 2025 • March 17, 2025
This study evaluated bladder management and follow-up adherence among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD). The research revealed insufficie...
KEY FINDING: CIC is the preferred method for bladder emptying, especially among individuals with thoracic and lumbar SCI.
Diagnostics, 2025 • March 14, 2025
Retrograde ejaculation (RE) is a condition where the forward expulsion of seminal fluid is impaired, leading to infertility and psychological distress in affected individuals. Management strategies for...
KEY FINDING: Diagnosis of RE relies on patient history, lab analysis of post-ejaculatory urine samples, and advanced imaging.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • September 1, 2021
The case report highlights the limitations of intradetrusor onabotulinumtoxinA injections for treating NDO-related AD in individuals with longstanding neurogenic LUT dysfunction and compromised dexter...
KEY FINDING: Intradetrusor onabotulinumtoxinA injections, while slightly improving LUT function, did not resolve severe bladder-related AD in a patient with longstanding SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • July 1, 2021
This study evaluated the factors affecting sexual satisfaction in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Data was collected from 103 patients using questionnaires, including the Golombok Rust Inven...
KEY FINDING: The study found that the participants’ mean scores on the Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS) were affected by various variables, including ASIA scores, age, injury type, and future goals.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • September 1, 2021
This single-blind randomized controlled trial compared the effectiveness and safety of trigonal versus nontrigonal BTX-A injections in SCI patients with urinary incontinence and poor bladder complianc...
KEY FINDING: Trigonal BTX-A injection is more effective and safer than nontrigonal BTX-A injection for SCI patients with UI secondary to neurogenic-poor BC and does not result in VUR.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • September 1, 2021
This study evaluated diastolic blood pressure (DBP) changes during episodes of autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) at or above the T6 level during urodynamics. The stud...
KEY FINDING: A significant rise in DBP (>10 mmHg) was observed in the majority (76.2%) of urodynamic tests where AD was present, as defined by a SBP increase of >20 mmHg.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • April 1, 2022
The study aimed to explore barriers to discussing sexual health with spinal cord injured (SCI) patients, determine interest in further education, and assess the need for an inpatient Sexual Health Tea...
KEY FINDING: Significant differences were observed between pre- and post-session participant responses regarding their confidence levels (P < 0.001).
Spinal Cord, 2021 • September 1, 2021
This study investigated the potential of uNGAL as a biomarker for UTI in adults with NLUTD, a population where diagnosing UTIs is challenging. The findings suggest that uNGAL levels are associated wit...
KEY FINDING: uNGAL levels varied significantly among adults with NLUTD, even without UTI symptoms.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • March 1, 2022
This qualitative study investigated the sexual experiences of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and their partners, revealing significant challenges and coping mechanisms. Key findings include...
KEY FINDING: The initial reactions to SCI differ between men and women, with men primarily concerned about erectile function and women focusing on fears of abandonment and loneliness.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This retrospective chart review assessed the incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) among recent spinal cord injury (SCI) patients initiating intermittent catheterization (IC) at two European re...
KEY FINDING: The incidence of UTI within three months of initiating IC varied significantly depending on the definition used, ranging from 13.7% to 45.2%.