Dismissed and undiagnosed Dec 3, 2008
Thinking she had interstitial cystitis (a chronic bladder disease), a urologist prescribed Ms. Netto medication - but that didn't work either ... "The diagnosis is one of exclusion." In other words, when you can't peg the problem as anything else - say, a yeast imbalance, a bladder infection or interstitial cystitis - then it could be vulvodynia. (Globe and Mail)
Trillium Strengthens its Board of Directors Nov 5, 2008
The company's lead program, a recombinant heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor (HB-EGF), is being developed for the prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis and the treatment of interstitial cystitis. IND filing on the lead product, TTI-1612, was submitted to the FDA in October 2008. (Canada Newswire)
Pelvic-floor weakness tied to bladder, bowel problemsNearly 25 percent of women affected; diagnosis difficult Oct 22, 2008
She went to many doctors before finally being diagnosed in 2006 with interstitial cystitis, a pelvic-floor and bladder disorder that causes urinary frequency, pelvic pain and sometimes painful urination. Campbell, now 30, is one of a nearly 25 percent of women who have a pelvic-floor disorder, a broad term that can include prolapsed uterus, incontinence of the bladder and bowel, interstitial cystitis and recurrent bladder infections. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Cinnamon soothes hot flashes Oct 14, 2008
I suffer from interstitial cystitis ... People with interstitial cystitis have to urinate frequently, sometimes as often as every 10 to 15 minutes. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tricyclic Antidepressants Oct 3, 2008
TCAs can help irritable bowel syndrome (especially the pain caused by it) and bladder problems, such as and interstitial cystitis. Most TCAs are very sedative and can be used to treat insomnia. (Suite101.com)
Trillium secures additional financing on the strength of lead program and proprietary position around the CD200 immunoregulatory pathway Sep 18, 2008
"These funds will allow us to advance several programs into clinical development, elevating the company to a new level and opening up new strategic possibilities in 2009." Trillium will use the majority of the proceeds to fund clinical trials of its lead product candidate, TTI-1612, a recombinant growth factor under parallel development for the prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis and the treatment of interstitial cystitis ... The company's lead program, a recombinant growth factor, is being... (Canada Newswire)
The pepperoni pizza hypothesis Sep 12, 2008
The discovery also opens up new treatment possibilities for "painful bladder syndrome," or interstitial cystitis, a condition that primarily affects women (only 10 percent of sufferers are men ... People with interstitial cystitis have bladder nerves that are constantly transmitting pain signals to the spinal cord: a steady beep, beep, beep. (EurekAlert!)
Urinary Frequency Sep 11, 2008
interstitial cystitis ... The cause of interstitial cystitis isn't known, but the symptoms are thought to stem from inflammation in the bladder, with possible connections to allergies or autoimmunity ... They can also reduce pain caused by interstitial cystitis. (Suite101.com)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES FOR FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Aug 22, 2008
Contributions: Interstitial Cystitis Network, 4983 Sonoma Highway, Suite L, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Arrangements: Donohue Funeral Home, Newtown Square. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
New Drug for Painful Bladder Condition Aug 20, 2008
For the millions of sufferers of a bladder condition called painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis, hope is on the way, developed by urologic surgeon and researcher Lowell Parsons, M.D. of the University of California, San Diego Medical Center ... The ability of the therapy to provide immediate relief is something entirely new for sufferers of interstitial cystitis ... Triggers for flare ups of interstitial cystitis are sexual intercourse, menstruation, exercise, flying in planes or... (Newsmax)
Nerve Stimulation May Ease Cystitis Symptoms Jul 30, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Electrical stimulation of a nerve in the lower leg for 30 minutes twice weekly benefits some people suffering from interstitial cystitis, doctors have shown. Interstitial cystitis is an inflammation and irritation of the wall of the bladder, more often afflicting women than men ... "Our experiences have shown that it can improve some symptoms in patients with interstitial cystitis.". (MEDLINEplus)
LETTER: Arthritis Walk will help fight Sjogren's Syndrome May 3, 2008
When internal organs are involved, it can cause arthritis, myositis, gastrointestinal problems, interstitial cystitis or renal problems, vasculitis and neurologic symptoms that cause central nervous system disorders such as cranial and peripheral neuropathies. This condition also causes cognitive dysfunction and memory problems as the disorder progresses, along with greater risk of developing lymphoma. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Plethora and Paul Capital Healthcare sign a $25 million revenue interest financing agreement with an option for an additional $3 million equity investment Apr 1, 2008
The Company has products in clinical development for the treatment of overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, interstitial cystitis, gynaecological pain, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. In January 2006, Plethora acquired Minneapolis- based Timm Medical Technologies, Inc., which markets products for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) to urology clinics through a US-based specialty sales team. (PR Newswire)
Anesthetic Treatment Helps Painful Bladder Apr 1, 2008
MILAN (Reuters Health) - Filling the bladder up with a local anesthetic called lidocaine can improve symptoms of interstitial cystitis, a painful chronic condition of unknown cause that usually affects women, according to findings reported at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the European Association of Urology (EAU). "While local anesthetics have long been used to treat interstitial cystitis, available treatments provide only marginal improvement and may sometimes actually worsen symptoms," study... (MEDLINEplus)
Cancer victim's family walks for awareness Mar 27, 2008
When she suffered from abdominal pain later that year, she was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, or painful bladder syndrome, and prescribed a variety of pain medications. The pain never subsided, but second and third opinions failed to illuminate the root cause of her suffering. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Health/Science Calendar Jan 28, 2008
TUESDAY, JAN. 29 Healing words The Harvard Coop will host a free discussion with Marguerite Bouvard, author of "Healing: A Life with Chronic Illness," the tale of her battle with interstitial cystitis, a chronic, painful urinary disease. Begins at 7 p.m., Level 3 at the Coop, 1400 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. (Boston Globe)
For women only Nov 13, 2007
Pelvic-floor pain, which can derive from orthopedic injuries causing overactive pelvic-floor muscles, stress, surgical scarring, postural dysfunctions, multiple sclerosis or organ pain such as interstitial cystitis - a bladder disease - and hormonal changes. Dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse) stemming from overactive pelvic-floor muscles, organ pain, skin hypersensitivities, scarring and/or fear. (Durango Herald)
MediciNova Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results Nov 9, 2007
MediciNova's pipeline includes six clinical-stage compounds for the treatment of status asthmaticus, multiple sclerosis, asthma, interstitial cystitis, solid tumor cancers, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, preterm labor and urinary incontinence and two preclinical-stage compounds for the treatment of thrombotic disorders. MediciNova's current strategy is to focus it resources on the development and commercialization of two prioritized assets in its development pipeline: MN-221 for the treatment of... (Primezone Releases)
Living with pain that just won't go away Nov 8, 2007
Examples include chronic low back pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, headaches, interstitial cystitis and chronic pelvic pain. The second type, neuropathic pain, "results from abnormal nerve function or direct damage to a nerve." Among the causes are shingles, diabetic neuropathy, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, phantom limb pain, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke and spinal cord injury. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Darlene Emina Tull Oct 20, 2007
Darlene was the Iowa Coordinator of the Interstitial Cystitis Association ... A memorial has been established for the Interstitial Cystitis Association which may be left at King-Lynk Funeral Home tory. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
MediciNova Reports Phase IIa Clinical Study Results for MN-305, a Treatment for Insomnia Oct 19, 2007
MediciNova's pipeline, which includes six compounds in clinical testing, targets a variety of prevalent medical conditions, including asthma, multiple sclerosis, status asthmaticus, interstitial cystitis, cancer, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, preterm labor, urinary incontinence and thrombotic disorders. MediciNova's strategy is to commercialize selected product candidates in the United States and to monetize other programs at key value inflection points. (Primezone Releases)
Schizophrenia and Autoimmunity Oct 13, 2007
In addition, patients with schizophrenia had a higher prevalence of nine specific autoimmune disorders, including celiac disease, autoimmune thyroid disorders, , , chronic active hepatitis, interstitial cystitis (bladder condition characterized by urinary frequency and pelvic pain), polymyalgia rheumatic, myositis, and type 1 diabetes, compared to control subjects. The parents of the schizophrenic patients had a higher prevalence of 12 specific autoimmune disorders including Graves disease,... (Suite101.com)
MediciNova Announces New Strategic Initiative Jun 26, 2007
MediciNova's pipeline, which includes six compounds in clinical testing, targets a variety of prevalent medical conditions, including asthma, multiple sclerosis, status asthmaticus, interstitial cystitis, cancer, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, insomnia, preterm labor, urinary incontinence and thrombotic disorders. MediciNova's strategy is to commercialize selected product candidates in the United States and to monetize other programs at key value inflection points. (Primezone Releases)
The zero effect Jun 7, 2007
The disease is Interstitial Cystitis (I.C.) of the bladder. The bladder is inflamed and pain worsens when urine fills it. (Nature News Service)
Sciele Pharma buys stake in Plethora May 24, 2007
Sciele also will buy a $7 million equity stake in U.K.-based Plethora, which has products in clinical development for the treatment of premature ejaculation, overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, interstitial cystitis and gynecological pain. Plethora will get payments after meeting regulatory and sales milestones, and royalty payments on product sales. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Green tea could help treat inflammatory bladder diseases May 21, 2007
Bladder disease affects both men and women and can comprise incontinence or interstitial cystitis, a chronic inflammatory state that causes recurrent, urgent and painful urination and pelvic discomfort. (ANI). (South Asian Women's Forum)
Support Groups Apr 1, 2007
Interstitial cystitis. Interstitial Cystitis Support Group: Thornton Hospital, 9300 Campus Point Drive, San Diego. (North County Times)
MediciNova Reports 2006 Financial Results Feb 16, 2007
January 16: Announced results of a Phase II/III trial of MN-001 in 305 moderate-to-severe interstitial cystitis patients ... g., leukotriene receptors, 5-lipoxygenase, phosphodiesterase IV) associated with diseases like asthma and interstitial cystitis ... MediciNova's pipeline, which includes six compounds in clinical development, targets a variety of prevalent medical conditions, including asthma, multiple sclerosis, status asthmaticus, interstitial cystitis, solid tumors, Generalized Anxiety... (Primezone Releases)
Interstitial Cystitis & Restrooms Feb 14, 2007
Interstitial Cystitis ooms: Interstitial Cystitis sufferers may want formal ID ... Interstitial Cystitis ooms ... Interstitial Cystitis & Restrooms. (Suite101.com)
Prevalence Of Overactive Bladder Is Overestimated, According To Finnish Study Feb 8, 2007
(May 29, 2006) -- St. John's Wort, an herbal supplement used for centuries, may be effective in relieving pain that occurs in hypersensitive bladder disorders such as interstitial cystitis (IC), according to animal. . (Science Daily)
Talk brings relief Jan 24, 2007
Even our interstitial cystitis support group, it wasn't started in Akron until one of our patients started it. . (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Rates on Treasury bills rise Jan 17, 2007
The San Diego specialty-drug company said the drug, MN-001, did not significantly improve symptoms of interstitial cystitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the bladder and urinary problems. The drug, which showed promise in an earlier study for asthma, continues to be tested in a final-stage Phase 3 study for that disease. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
