Certain healthcare conditions often go unspoken, leading to silent struggles that affect the lives of many. Overactive bladder (OAB) and fecal incontinence (FI) are two such conditions, impacting ...

Fecal incontinence is heartbreakingly embarrassing for those who suffer from it. But now, there’s renewed hope thanks to an implantable device that helps patients regain control. The ‘sacral stim’ ...

Medtronic is upping the ante in a patent dispute with competitor Axonics Inc. that has already lasted more than four years. The dispute centers on Medtronic’s InterStim device, an implanted ...

Virtual reality and non-invasive brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) are able to help those who are paralysed regain touch sensations and also some voluntary control of muscles in their legs. A new study, ...

Broward Health Medical Center is now offering the InterStim X system from Medtronic, a cutting-edge treatment for patients with bladder and bowel control conditions such as urinary and fecal ...

If you're like most people, you probably don't give much thought to your bladder or bowel function unless something goes wrong. Unfortunately, though, these types of dysfunctions are common among ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MDKey TakeawaysBladder spasms happen when the bladder muscle squeezes without ...

Do you often feel a sudden, intense urge to urinate that disrupts your daily life? If so, you may be experiencing one of the most common overactive bladder symptoms. Understanding the signs to look ...

Researchers were able to use electrical signals to help a paraplegic man walk. — -- A paraplegic man was able to walk again with the help of some advanced technology. Researchers from the ...