Recent changes in terminology, diagnosis, and therapy have refocused attention on
overactive bladder (OAB). This symptom syndrome is highly prevalent worldwide and …

The Standardisation Subcommittee of the International Continence Society (ICS) now
recognizes overactive bladder (OAB) as a “symptom syndrome suggestive of lower urinary …

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a medical condition with the symptoms of urinary frequency and
urgency, with or without urge incontinence. Traditionally, epidemiologic studies have …

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a disorder that encompasses frequency, urgency, and urge
incontinence, singly or in combination. It often has a significant individual impact on quality …

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common, disabling condition associated with considerable
negative impact on quality of life, quality of sleep, and mental health. The age-specific …

Physicians often fail to appreciate that overac-tive bladder (OAB) is a devastating condition
that incurs substantial costs for individuals, society, and health care providers. 1, 2 The OAB …

Overactive bladder (OAB), is defined by the International Continence Society (ICS), as a
symptom syndrome suggestive of lower urinary tract dysfunction [1]. It is a common and …

Bladder overactivity (OAB) is a common disease with a socioeconomic impact comparable
to diabetes mellitus. As life expectancy rises in industrialized countries the importance of …

The termoveractive bladder'has been used sporadically for many years; according to the
original definition of the ICS, the overactive bladder refers to the storage phase of the …

Overactive bladder is now recognized as a chronic debilitating condition that costs millions
of dollars. With an ageing population these costs will increase, and it is necessary that …