Many patients with interstitial cystitis (IC) find that particular foods exacerbate disease symptoms. These patients may modify their diet to manage symptoms, but the mechanism by which dietary ...

Shoulder dystocia (SD) is a serious obstetric emergency that occurs when the fetal shoulders fail to deliver after the head has emerged during the second stage of labor. This condition can result in ...

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 19 on September 26, 2024, entitled, "Use of the ...

Pelvic floor problems can occur in many forms for both men and women. Fecal or urinary leakage and pelvic pain—are all common pelvic floor problems. The pelvic floor encompasses the muscles, ligaments ...

Experts developed a validated multidisciplinary algorithm for diagnosing and treating pelvic venous disorders, using a Delphi consensus process.

Doctors may use pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help diagnose endometriosis. The test provides an image of organs inside the pelvic cavity and shows endometrial growths that may need ...

Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses pelvic health issues. It helps offer relief from pain, incontinence, and postsurgical challenges. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissue ...