Ranolazine Attenuates Mouse Detrusor Contractility: Evidence for the Involvement of Calcium-Related Mechanisms
European Journal of Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 177377 - 177377
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Phenazopyridine Inhibits Bladder Mechanosensory Signalling via the Bladder Lumen
European Urology Open Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
76, С. 14 - 16
Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2025
Язык: Английский
Intravesical Botulinum Toxin Injection Plus Hydrodistention Is More Effective in Patients with Bladder Pain-Predominant Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome
Toxins,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(2), С. 74 - 74
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024
Intravesical
botulinum
toxin
A
(BoNT-A)
injections
are
included
in
the
interstitial
cystitis/bladder
pain
syndrome
(IC/BPS)
treatment
guidelines.
However,
IC
phenotype
suitable
for
with
BoNT-A
has
not
been
clarified.
Therefore,
we
identified
factors
influencing
outcomes
intravesical
patients
non-Hunner
IC/BPS
(NHIC).
This
retrospective
study
NHIC
who
underwent
100
U
over
past
two
decades.
Six
months
after
treatment,
were
assessed
using
Global
Response
Assessment
(GRA).
Outcome
endpoints
GRA,
clinical
symptoms,
urodynamic
parameters,
urine
biomarkers,
and
identification
of
contributing
to
satisfactory
outcomes.
The
220
(42
men,
178
women).
group
(n
=
96,
44%)
had
significantly
higher
severity
scores
symptoms
index,
larger
maximum
bladder
capacity
(MBC),
lower
8-isoprostane
levels
at
baseline.
Logistic
regression
revealed
that
MBC
(≥760
mL)
predominance
associated
injection.
Subjective
parameters
improved
pain-predominant
Thus,
or
pelvic
more
likely
experience
following
injections.
Язык: Английский
Unraveling the complexity of bladder-centric chronic pain by intravesical contrast enhanced MRI
Continence,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
7, С. 101041 - 101041
Опубликована: Июль 20, 2023
Bladder
pain,
a
common
symptom
associated
with
various
urological
conditions,
poses
diagnostic
challenge
as
existing
imaging
modalities
fail
to
pinpoint
the
bladder
definitive
source
of
pain.
While
pain
is
often
linked
localized
inflammation
resulting
from
urinary
tract
infections
(UTIs)
or
Interstitial
Cystitis/Bladder
Pain
Syndrome
(IC/BPS),
which
can
be
exacerbated
by
emotional
stress,
current
urine-based
markers
cannot
precisely
identify
specific
site
within
tract,
spanning
kidneys
urethral
meatus.
Cystoscopy,
currently
considered
gold
standard,
recommended
American
Urological
Association
(AUA)
prior
aggressive
treatment
for
IC/BPS
patients,
it
confirms
presence
inflammation,
particularly
in
Hunner
lesions,
and
predicts
higher
response
rate
anti-inflammatory
medication
like
cyclosporine.
Nonetheless,
invasiveness
cystoscopy,
relies
on
investigator
expertise,
coupled
significant
variability
detecting
underscores
its
limitations
inflammatory
phenotyping.
These
factors
contribute
reluctance
choosing
cystoscopy
preferred
method
may
also
lack
success
observed
clinical
trials
assessing
efficacy
novel
drugs.
Given
that
immune
cell
infiltration
into
sites
tight
junction
dilatation,
paracellular
entry
injected
instilled
paramagnetic
dyes,
mimicking
extravasation
colored
dyes
such
Evans
blue
dye
could
robust
index
vascular
urothelial
hyperpermeability—a
characteristic
sign
inflammation.
This
article
aims
delve
pathophysiology
bladder-centric
chronic
context
challenging
diagnosis
explore
pivotal
role
Stokesian
Fickian
diffusion
evolution
intravesical
contrast-enhanced
MRI
(ICE-MRI)
phenotyping
tool
transitioning
laboratory
research
practical
application.
Язык: Английский
Enhancing Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Immune Checkpoint Inhibition for Bladder Cancer: A Comparative Analysis of Injectable vs. Intravesical Administration
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(9), С. 4945 - 4945
Опубликована: Май 1, 2024
Bladder
cancer
(BC)
presents
a
significant
global
health
burden,
characterized
by
high
recurrence
rates
post-initial
treatment.
Gender
differences
in
BC
prevalence
and
response
to
therapy
emphasize
the
importance
of
personalized
treatment
strategies.
While
Bacillus
Calmette–Guérin
(BCG)
remains
cornerstone
therapy,
resistance
poses
challenge,
necessitating
alternative
Immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
have
shown
promise,
yet
systemic
toxicity
raises
concern.
Intravesical
administration
ICIs
offers
potential
solution,
with
recent
studies
demonstrating
feasibility
efficacy
intravesical
pembrolizumab.
Although
concern,
its
localized
may
mitigate
adverse
events.
Additionally,
liposomal
delivery
exhibits
promises
enhancing
drug
penetration
reducing
toxicity.
Novel
imaging
modalities
compatible
Vesical
Imaging-Reporting
Data
System
(VI-RADS)
capable
predicting
high-grade
bladder
can
aid
pre-operative
shared
decision
making
patient
surgeon.
Future
research
should
focus
on
refining
approaches,
optimizing
dosing
regimens,
leveraging
advanced
techniques
improve
outcomes.
In
conclusion,
immunotherapy
promising
avenue
for
treatment,
offering
enhanced
therapeutic
effectiveness
while
minimizing
Continued
efforts
are
essential
validate
these
findings
optimize
immunotherapy’s
role
management,
ultimately
improving
Язык: Английский
Comparisons of Intravesical Treatments with Mitomycin C, Gemcitabine, and Docetaxel for Recurrence and Progression of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Cancers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(24), С. 4125 - 4125
Опубликована: Дек. 10, 2024
Background:
Non-muscle-invasive
bladder
cancer
(NMIBC)
comprises
about
75%
of
all
cancers.
Although
NMIBC
is
treatable,
it
poses
significant
costs
and
burdens
to
patients
due
high
recurrence
rates.
We
conducted
an
updated
meta-analysis
studies
that
evaluated
the
efficacy
outcomes
after
treatment
with
mitomycin
C
(MMC),
gemcitabine
(GEM),
docetaxel
(DOCE)
for
progression.
Methods:
searched
PubMed
Cochrane
databases
observational
cohort
randomized
clinical
trials
(RCT)
between
2009
2022
assessed
GEM,
DOCE,
or
MMC,
alone
in
combination,
regarding
outcomes.
A
total
49
met
inclusion
criteria
were
reviewed
their
quality,
sample
size,
outcomes,
potential
bias,
relevant
data
extracted
meta-analysis.
Separate
meta-analyses
performed
assess
risks
progression
when
comparing
GEM/DOCE
MMC
vs.
other
treatments.
Study
heterogeneity
was
by
I2
statistics.
Results:
Among
31
GEM
treatments
recurrence,
there
statistically
risk
reductions
24%
(pooled
relative
(RR)
0.76;
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
0.64–0.87)
37%
RR
=
0.63;
CI
0.58–0.68).
Recurrence-free
survival
(RFS)
69.5%
(95%
66.6–72.3%)
67.2%
66.2–68.2%),
respectively.
Studies
assessing
combination
had
a
pooled
RFS
44.6%
40.4–48.7%).
Fewer
examined
progression,
large
variability
inconclusive
results
across
them.
Conclusions:
Our
findings
corroborate
recent
guidelines
indicating
both
are
effective
reduce
tumor
improve
NMIBC,
although
studies.
DOCE
treatment,
results.
Women
minorities
generally
underrepresented,
raising
concerns
generalizability
highlighting
importance
including
broader
patient
population
future
RCTs.
Язык: Английский