The funding opportunity announcements for the FY 2017 Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) have been released by the Department of Defense (DoD). And thanks to ICA’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, interstitial cystitis (IC) remains one of the congressionally directed … Continued
From the Summer 2016 issue of the ICA Update. All too often, interstitial cystitis robs people of their lives—and their livelihoods. Financial support is available for those suffering from the most severe symptoms, although there’s no denying it can be … Continued
The ICA Update is an award-winning magazine with in-depth stories about interstitial cystitis (IC) research, treatment, and lifestyle issues. The ICA Update is a benefit of donors who give $50 or more to the Interstitial Cystitis Association. In this issue: … Continued
One of the many things your donations support is IC awareness and education of healthcare providers to help ensure early diagnosis and optimal care for IC patients. That includes ICA’s representation at the AUA Annual Meeting, an event that draws … Continued
Social media is more than a way to connect with friends, access news or information, or watch entertaining videos. It’s now a proven method of conducting medical research. Researchers in the Urology department at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan collaborated … Continued
ICA is at the AUA annual meeting this weekend to share the patient voice regarding interstitial cystitis at the Urology Care Foundation Advocacy Hub. Here’s the link to the schedule of all the advocacy orgs who will be presenting and … Continued
Clinical Efficacy of 1-Year Intensive Systematic Dietary Manipulation as Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies on Female Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patients Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of intensive systematic dietary manipulation (ISDM) for female patients with interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder … Continued
ICA made its annual visit to Capitol Hill on May 2, 2017. ICA’s legislative priorities for 2017 include: RESPONSIBLE PAIN MANAGEMENT Access to chronic pain care medication is a priority for the community. Chronic pain patients depend on important medications … Continued
My name is Reeshemah Ford and I am an African American woman who suffers from interstitial cystitis. While trying to live and manage this disease alone, I care for my daughter and elderly father. Although some days are unmanageable, I … Continued
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