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ArticleExperimental and therapeutic medicine2021

Overactive bladder: A review and update.

Ioan Scarneciu, Sorin Lupu, Ovidiu Gabriel Bratu, Andreea Teodorescu, Laurian Stefan Maxim, Adrian Brinza, Alexandru Georgian Laculiceanu, Ruxandra Maria Rotaru, Aura-Mihaela Lupu, Camelia Cornelia Scarneciu

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Article in Experimental and therapeutic medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Ioan ScarneciuDepartment of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine, 'Transilvania' University of Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania.
Sorin LupuClinic of Urology, Brasov Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 500326 Brasov, Romania.
Ovidiu Gabriel BratuClinical Department 3, 'Carol Davila' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
Andreea TeodorescuDepartment of Fundamental, Prophylactic and Clinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine, 'Transilvania' University of Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania.
Laurian Stefan MaximDepartment of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine, 'Transilvania' University of Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania.
Adrian BrinzaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine, 'Transilvania' University of Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania.
Alexandru Georgian LaculiceanuDepartment of Fundamental, Prophylactic and Clinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine, 'Transilvania' University of Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania.
Ruxandra Maria RotaruDepartment of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine, 'Transilvania' University of Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania.
Aura-Mihaela LupuDepartment of Radiology, Brasov CF General Hospital, 500097 Brasov, Romania.
Camelia Cornelia ScarneciuDepartment of Fundamental, Prophylactic and Clinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine, 'Transilvania' University of Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Overactive bladder syndrome is a chronic, disabling condition with physical, psychological and social consequences that significantly affects the quality of life of millions of patients worldwide. The economic impact of this disorder is crucial. Overactive bladder syndrome is a little-known condition, with different manifestations from patient to patient, which causes a great deal of frustration to the medical staff involved. The patient requires a clear explanation and the full support of the attending physician. It is extremely important to establish a correct diagnosis and an effective individualized treatment. The collaboration and understanding of these patients are extremely important aspects. Improving the quality of life in these patients is the main purpose in managing this condition. There are several treatment modalities that may be used progressively, with favorable albeit inconsistent results. This condition remains extremely challenging for specialists and, unfortunately, always one of maximum interest.

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PMID34721686
PMCPMC8549091

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