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  1. Evidence-based recommendations for the ageing population with SCI

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    This article summarises the key challenges and recommendations identified in clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) governing an ageing population with a spinal cord injury. It also highlights gaps and areas of improvement in existing guidelines.

  2. Risk Factors for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in Children

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    Recurrent UTIs in children with neurogenic bladders constitute high risk of leading to severe kidney damage and need to be an area of attention. This study is useful in determining treatments and proactive measures for preventing recurrent UTIs.

  3. Women with Chronic Constipation Have More Bothersome Urogenital Symptoms

    Ortega et al conducted this retrospective study at a pelvic floor disorder center to evaluate the impact of constipation on urogenital symptoms in women. Bowel problems in women are hypothesized to be associated with the presence and severity of urogenital symptoms and linked to pelvic floor dysfunction.

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  4. What You Should Know About Autonomic Dysreflexia

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    Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is an episodic uncontrolled elevation of systolic blood pressure sometimes accompanied by bradycardia. If not managed it can lead to cerebral and spinal hemorrhage, seizures and pulmonary edema.

  5. Scientific Review of No-Touch Catheter  Technique

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    Introduction of a no-touch catheter/technique for intermittent catheterisation seems to be well accepted both by caregivers and patients and it is not necessarily associated with higher costs.

  6. Scientific Review of Reuse vs Single Use Catheters

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    A surprisingly high number of patients reuses catheters intended for single use every day putting them at risk for unnecessary complications. Single use hydrophilic catheters for intermittent catheterisation lower the risk for short and long-term complications and are a convenient and preferred choice for many patients.

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