Browse the latest research summaries in the field of urology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study investigated the impact of SCI on sexual health and QOL in Latin America, revealing that sexuality is an important but often overlooked topic among rehabilitation and health professionals. ...
KEY FINDING: The majority of participants (87.7%) reported changes in their sexuality after SCI, primarily physical (50.7%) and emotional (38.7%) problems, and changes in relationships (27.5%).
Journal of Neural Engineering, 2022 • November 22, 2022
The study investigated whether epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) can selectively activate peripheral nerve pathways controlling the lower urinary tract (LUT) in anesthetized cats. A high-density ...
KEY FINDING: Sacral SCS evokes responses in nerves innervating the bladder and urethra, and these nerves can be activated selectively.
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2022 • November 9, 2022
The study successfully translated and validated the ICDQ into Greek, creating a reliable tool for assessing difficulties experienced by patients using CISC. The Greek version of ICDQ exhibits accuracy...
KEY FINDING: The Greek version of the ICDQ showed high inter-correlation between topics with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.94.
J. Clin. Med., 2022 • November 20, 2022
This review addresses the challenges of managing neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) in chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. It highlights the importance of proper bladder managem...
KEY FINDING: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common post-SCI, with risk factors including cervical SCI, male sex, and catheterization. CIC is generally preferred over indwelling catheters to reduce UTI risk.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2022 • December 1, 2022
The study protocol describes a comparative effectiveness trial evaluating intravesical Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) versus saline bladder wash (BW) for managing urinary symptoms in individuals wit...
KEY FINDING: The study will compare the effects of LGG and saline bladder wash on urinary symptoms, episodes of presumed UTIs, antibiotic use, days of lost activity, healthcare engagement, number of instillations, satisfaction, and safety.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2022 • December 1, 2022
This mixed-methods study aims to develop consensus-based guidelines for diagnosing complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) in individuals with spinal cord injury and neurogenic lower urinary tract...
KEY FINDING: The study will produce diagnostic guidelines for cUTI among people with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) due to SCI/D.
J. Pers. Med., 2022 • December 1, 2022
This review highlights the current state of SCI research relating to sexual function, reproductive health, and the search for meaning. Multiple safe and effective treatments are available to address m...
KEY FINDING: SCI can impair multiple components involved in sexual function, including libido, achieving and maintaining an erection, ejaculation, and orgasm.
World Journal of Clinical Cases, 2023 • January 6, 2023
This article reviews the research progress of rehabilitation treatment and nursing care of patients with neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury, in order to provide reference for the rehabilitati...
KEY FINDING: Existing treatments for neurogenic bladder, such as surgery and drugs, can negatively impact the patient's mental health to varying degrees.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • February 3, 2023
This internet-based survey examined the incidence and frequency of symptomatic urinary tract infections (sUTIs) in persons with spinal cord lesions (SCL) in Japan, focusing on different catheter types...
KEY FINDING: The incidence of sUTI was significantly higher in the ISC group (52.2%) compared to the IDC group (31.4%).
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This systematic review challenges the common belief that indwelling catheters lead to more UTIs than intermittent catheterization in individuals with spinal cord injuries. The review found that most s...
KEY FINDING: Most studies do not show a significant difference in UTI risk between indwelling and intermittent catheterization.