Publications by authors named "I Verbakel"
Objectives: Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) has evolved as a therapeutic intervention for various pelvic floor dysfunctions. However, the traditional approach primarily assesses discipline-specific symptoms, potentially overlooking holistic symptom improvement. We aimed to investigate whether a more comprehensive evaluation of pelvic floor symptoms enhances the assessment of SNM's test phase.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent urological condition characterized by urinary urgency, with or without urgency urinary incontinence, accompanied by increased daytime frequency and nocturia. However, the current definition of OAB lacks a specified time frame, hindering our understanding of the temporal aspects and transitions that occur within the OAB spectrum.
Methods: A modified Delphi study was conducted in three rounds, involving a panel of international experts in functional urology, urogynaecology, geriatrics, transitional medicine, and pediatric urology.
Aims: As people age, sleep stages and characteristics transition over time, but sleep deficits can profoundly impact health and cognitive functioning. Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to impaired attention and productivity, weakened immunity, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and mental health disorders. Insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, hormonal changes, nocturia, neurological disorders, and life events interfere with sleep patterns and some are linked to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
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- Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) are diverse issues that can start in childhood and continue into older age, highlighting the importance of understanding their long-term impact and treatment options.
- A group of experts from multiple countries conducted research and discussions to explore the lifelong nature of LUTSs and the factors affecting them, such as pelvic interactions and neurological connections.
- The findings revealed a relationship between LUTSs and frailty, suggesting that understanding the genetic and molecular aspects of LUTSs can lead to better personalized treatments and potentially predictive biomarkers for managing these symptoms effectively.
Introduction: The EPIC study has highlighted the prominence of nocturia as a crucial symptom of overactive bladder (OAB), intertwining OAB and nocturia with bladder, kidney, and brain functions.
Methods: Expert opinion, review.
Results: To truly comprehend lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), we must delve into the interactions among these three systems, alongside their circadian rhythms.