Journal Reviews

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Can transcutaneous peroneal nerve stimulation treat OAB?

13 December 2023 | | Functional Urology, Infection | ower urinary tract symptoms, overactive, peroneal nerve, solifenacin succinate, transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, urinary bladder

The peroneal nerve follows sacral, pudendal, and tibial nerves as a target for overactive bladder (OAB) treatment. This multicentre prospective randomised RCT compared a transcutaneous electrical neuromodulation system (eTNM) at-home treatment once daily for 30 minutes to solifenacin 5mg once...

Solifenacin for children and adolescents with overactive bladders

1 January 2018 | | Basic Science Research, Functional Urology, Paediatric Urology | adolescents, child, overactive, solifenacin succinate, urinary bladder, urinary incontinence

Solifenacin (VESIcare®) is the second-line anti-muscarinic medication of choice for my patients with overactive bladder (oxybutynin being my initial choice). However, currently, it remains unlicensed for use in children. Newgreen et al. have evaluated the long-term safety and efficacy of...