Edema of the prepuce is a common clinical complication following circumcision in urology. Nevertheless, the principal method of gauze wrapping in clinical practice has not yet been demonstrated to be an effective solution to the problem of postoperative edema. It is therefore evident that the development of functional dressings for the treatment of post-circumcision edema has considerable potential for both clinical application and translational significance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) has become a serious public health problem. Accurate diagnosis of regional pelvic floor muscle (PFM) malfunctions is vitally important for the prevention and treatment of PFD. However, there is a lack of reliable diagnostic devices to evaluate and diagnose regional PFM abnormality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of low power micro radiofrequency (RF) therapy (μRFthera) through urethra in the treatment of overactive bladders (OAB) through a prospective, single-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center clinical protocol.
Materials And Methods: One hundred and fourteen patients with refractory OAB were randomized at 2:1 ratio, treatment to control undergoing same procedures except only the micro-RF treatment group at turned "on" setting in energy. Bladder diaries recorded during the screening period (3 days before enrollment) and during follow-up period on week 1, 3, and 7, respectively.