VCU Health leads clinical trial of new treatment to help people with bowel control issues
olivia torani A research team at VCU Health is leading a clinical trial evaluating new treatments for fecal incontinence and sudden loss of bowel control. The treatment involves implanting a bioengineered sphincter muscle derived from the patient’s natural cells to help the patient regain control of his or her bowels. The transplant surgery for the […]
Loss of bowl, loss of bladder control common in adults with CF: study
Loss of bladder and bowel control is common in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF), and such incontinence problems can affect a patient’s quality of life and breathing, regardless of the severity of pulmonary symptoms. ) could compromise care, the study found. “Persistent cough,” a common symptom of cystic fibrosis, “induces pelvic floor dysfunction.” [problems]” the […]