The clinical effectiveness of intravesical sodium hyaluronate (cystistat®) in patients with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome and recurrent urinary tract infections.

Objective: Painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC) and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) are clinically challenging conditions to manage in patients. We evaluate the clinical use of intravesical sodium hyaluronate (Cystistat®) in both these patient groups who have completed treatment.

Patients And Methods: Thirteen patients with recurrent UTIs (Group I) and 8 patients with PBS/IC (Group II) received intravesical sodium hyaluronate (Cystistat®).

A pilot intervention to promote walking and wellness and to improve the health of college faculty and staff.

Unlabelled: There is a need to investigate novel interventions that promote worksite physical activity and wellness.

Objective: The authors' purpose in this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week walking program supplemented with a pedometer, computer educational program, and weekly e-mails.

Methods: College faculty and staff participated in a one-group pre-posttest study to determine whether the 12-week walking intervention had an effect on body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol.