Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms,...
What is Incontinence and Symptoms of Urine/Bladder Leaks in Women (Incontinence)
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Nearly half of women over 50 say they sometimes leak urine/Incontinence — a problem that can range from a minor nuisance to a major issue — according to a new national poll. Of more than 1,000 women between the ages of 50 and 80 who answered the poll, 43 percent...
Foods to Avoid Eating if you have Overactive Bladder
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People living with an overactive bladder often can find relief by changing their diet. “We forget that some of the things we eat are causing our problems,” said the late Jean Fourcroy, MD, a urologist who was based in Washington, DC, in a 2011 interview. Avoiding things that irritate the bladder, regulating...
Contiform Incontinence/Bladder Leak Pessary
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Contiform Pessary for Women with Stress Incontinence Contiform pessary helps women suffering stress incontinence (also called ‘bladder weakness) by stopping urine leakage. When inserted into the vagina in a similar way to a period tampon, Contiform supports the urethra, restoring the body’s natural anatomy and stopping the urine from leaking. Contiform...
