News tagged with pelvic organ

ASIR technique significantly reduces radiation dose associated with abdominal CT scans

A new low-dose abdominal computed tomography (CT) technique called adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASIR) can reduce the radiation dose associated with abdominal CT scans by 23-66 percent, according to a study ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Aug 20, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Medical imaging technique identifies very common condition in women that often goes undiagnosed

In women with lower urinary tract symptoms, a medical imaging technique called dynamic MRI allows clinicians to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse — a condition that often goes undiagnosed on static MRI and at physical examination, ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Nov 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pelvic floor muscle exercises can help manage urinary incontinence in older women

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that a program of pelvic floor muscle exercises, combined with pelvic health education, can be an effective way to manage urinary incontinence in elderly women.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Uterus sparing surgery is a safe and effective treatment for pelvic organ prolapse

Researchers presented data at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) showing that uterus sparing surgery is an effective and safe treatment for women who want to preserve the integrity ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Apr 26, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers find possible genetic link for pelvic floor disorders

University of Utah researchers have identified a region of the human genome that may contribute to the development of pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, according to a study ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0