News & Blog

Year: 2016

High-Level Review of Studies Suggests Promise of Botulinum Toxin for IC/BPS

Wang J, Wang Q, Wu Q, Chen Y, Wu P. Intravesical Botulinum Toxin A Injections for Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Studies. Med Sci…

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Federal Employees – IC Charity in Combined Federal Campaign

Do you participate in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) program through your employer? Your donation through CFC can help 4 to 12 million with interstitial cystitis. The ICA is the…

The Interstitial Cystitis Solution – Now Available

The Interstitial Cystitis Solution, written by ICA Board member and board-certified pelvic health PT Dr. Nicole Cozean, is now available! Filled with practical, positive information about the complex condition, The Interstitial Cystitis…

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Designate November 2016 as National Bladder Health Month

Action Alert! Be an advocate for IC patients by sending your Members of Congress a letter asking them to sponsor a Senate measure to designate November 2016 “National Bladder Health…

IC and Physical Therapy – We Need Your Feedback

With the recent release of the CDC guidelines on opioid prescribing, pelvic pain patients are increasingly looking for non-drug therapies for pain management. Pelvic floor physical therapy is listed as…

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ICA Supporters Enjoyed An Evening of IC Friendly Food and Fun in DC Metro Area

On September 25, 2016, ICA hosted an evening of IC-friendly food and fun at Sur La Table in Alexandria, VA. ICA supporters were invited to this event that included professional…

Celebration Time!

ICA’s Social Media platforms and Online Support Community are reaching more IC patients than ever! We now have over 31,000 likes on Facebook, 2,500 followers on Twitter, and our Online…

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Support “12 Miles for 12 Million with IC”

This October 1st, IC patient and activist Sheila Erimez will literally be “making strides” for the cause! Check out her “12 Miles for 12 Million with IC” fundraiser and awareness…

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THE SUMMER 2016 ICA UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE TO ELIGIBLE DONORS*

The ICA Update is our award-winning magazine with in-depth stories about interstitial cystitis (IC) research, treatment, and lifestyle issues. The latest issue, entitled “Navigating Disability,” includes articles on filing for disability…

Researchers Pinpoint Two Inflammation-Related Genes Potentially Implicated in IC/BPS

Offiah I, Didangelos A, Dawes J, Cartwright R, Khullar V, Bradbury EJ, O’Sullivan S, Williams D, Chessell IP, Pallas K, Graham G, O’Reilly BA, McMahon SB. The Expression of Inflammatory…