Browse the latest research summaries in the field of urology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Medicines, 2021 • January 7, 2021
Neurogenic ED is characterized by a tremendous diversity since it has many etiological factors. This diversity makes it impossible to fully understand the underlying mechanisms of its pathophysiology,...
KEY FINDING: PDE5Is are highly recommended as first-line treatment in patients with neurogenic ED. In patients with SCI, tadalafil, sildenafil and vardenafil have improved both ED and retrograde ejaculation, along with overall satisfaction as shown from the improvement in IIEF-15 score.
Front. Syst. Neurosci., 2021 • January 5, 2021
The study investigated the effects of activity-based recovery training with epidural stimulation (ABRT-scES) on bladder function in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Results showed im...
KEY FINDING: Activity-based recovery training with scES improved bladder capacity relative to baseline and to a usual care cohort.
Porto Biomed. J., 2019 • November 7, 2019
This retrospective study evaluated the incidence of UTI after urodynamics in patients with SCI, under fosfomycin prophylaxis, finding a 0% incidence of UTI according to NIDRR criteria. The study inclu...
KEY FINDING: The incidence of UTI, as defined by NIDRR criteria, was 0% in the study population following urodynamic studies with fosfomycin prophylaxis.
Scientific Reports, 2021 • February 5, 2021
The study systematically mapped the effects of lumbosacral spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES) on bladder and bowel function in both intact and spinal cord transected rats, identifying frequency-d...
KEY FINDING: Frequency-dependent effects on void volume, micturition, bowel peristalsis, and sphincter activity were observed with spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES), differing based on neurological intactness and sex.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2021 • February 10, 2021
This study highlights the variations in neurogenic bladder management for SCI patients across different continents. The survey results indicate significant differences in catheterization methods, reus...
KEY FINDING: Global concurrence was noted among management method for patients without adequate hand function, first-line treatment for neurogenic detrusor overactivity, and common complications.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2021 • May 13, 2021
This study investigated sexual dysfunction (SD) in Greek women with spinal cord injury (SCI), finding a 63.3% prevalence, which is generally consistent with international literature but somewhat lower...
KEY FINDING: The study revealed that 63.3% of the participants experienced sexual dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021 • May 13, 2021
This study examined the correlation between erectile dysfunction (ED) and depression in men with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Given the high prevalence of ED following SCI, the researchers hypoth...
KEY FINDING: Depression was reported in 29.8% of the men with chronic SCI.
Sex Disabil, 2021 • March 1, 2021
The study aimed to develop and validate a culturally appropriate instrument, the Sexual Performance Questionnaire (SPQ-SCI), to measure sexual performance among Iranian people with spinal cord injurie...
KEY FINDING: The developed 13-item Sexual Performance Questionnaire (SPQ-SCI) is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing sexual performance in Iranian PwSCI, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.77 and an interclass correlation coefficient of 0.75.
Central European Journal of Urology, 2021 • October 28, 2021
This study investigated the use of gabapentin as an add-on therapy for patients with spinal cord injury who have neurogenic overactive detrusor that is unresponsive to combined anticholinergic and bet...
KEY FINDING: In 11 patients (40.17%), gabapentin add-on therapy led to decreased detrusor contractions, maximal detrusor pressure, and the number of incontinence episodes.
BJUI Compass, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This systematic review evaluates the cost-effectiveness of hydrophilic-coated versus uncoated catheters for individuals with spinal cord injury by analyzing existing economic evaluations. The review i...
KEY FINDING: Five studies found hydrophilic-coated catheters to be cost-effective compared to uncoated catheters.