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Month: June 2016

Enzyme-Blocking Agent Relieves IC Symptoms and Markers in Mice

de Oliveira MG, Calmasini FB, Alexandre EC, De Nucci G, Mónica FZ, Antunes E. Activation of soluble guanylyl cyclase by BAY 58-2667 improves bladder function in cyclophosphamide-induced cystitis in mice.…

Novel PAR1 Antagonist Has Promising Results in Early IC Study

Monjotin N, Gillespie J, Farrie M, Le Grand B, Junquero D, Vergnolle N. F16357, a novel PAR1 antagonist improves urodynamic parameters in a rat model of Interstitial Cystitis. Br J…

Lower Urinary Tract Tests Could Help Distinguish IC/BPS From Overactive Bladder

Shim JS, Kang SG, Park JY, Bae JH, Kang SH, Park HS, Moon DG, Cheon J, Lee JG, Kim JJ, Oh MM. Differences in Urodynamic Parameters between Women with Interstitial…

IC/BPS Diagnosis Can Be Simplified and Tailored Using Office-Based Algorithms

Kahn BS, Lombardi T. Interstitial cystitis: Simplified diagnosis and treatment. Contemporary OB/GYN. 2016 May 1. In this practical review article, the authors state that treatment for most patients with interstitial…

Nicole-Cozean

Myths of IC: A 7-Part Series

Nicole Cozean PT, DPT is a physical therapist and the Medical Director of PelvicSanity, a PT clinic that specializes in treating interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain conditions, and pelvic floor dysfunction.…

Study Seeking Women Who Suffer from IC/BPS

Do you or someone you know suffer from IC/BPS? If so, you are familiar with the pain that can make it difficult to enjoy life. Allergan, Inc. is enrolling participants…

ICA Disability Survey

ICA is conducting a survey aimed at collecting information for our next issue of ICA Update which will focus on IC and disability. The survey questions cover the topics of…

Short-Film-on-IC

Short Film on IC in Production

Two film students from Columbia College in Chicago recently produced and directed a short film entitled, Just Those Four Things, for their graduate thesis. The story revolves around a young…