The Interstitial Cystitis Association has released the news that the first clinical trial of Liposomes for Interstitial Cystitis that was conducted on actual patients has been published. According to the ICA: Michael … [Read more...] about Liposome Patient Trial Shows Promise for New IC Treatment
Interstitial Cystitis
Abuse of Ketamine Can Trigger Hunner’s Ulcers
I was surprised to read about Ketamine abuse in the IC Network newsletter. Ketamine is also known as the "date rape drug" and has quickly outgrown heroin and methamphetamine as the drug of choice due to its low cost and easy … [Read more...] about Abuse of Ketamine Can Trigger Hunner’s Ulcers
Free Interstitial Cystitis Event in Atlanta
I received an email the other day from the Interstitial Cystitis Association, asking me if I would post an upcoming IC event that will be held in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, August 23rd. Please read over the event information … [Read more...] about Free Interstitial Cystitis Event in Atlanta
New Pain Medication Available For Interstitial Cystitis
A new pain medication is now available to help Interstitial Cystitis patients deal with the pain they suffer from. Nucynta (tapentadol ), an opiate pain medication, has similar strength to Oxycodone but is supposed to be … [Read more...] about New Pain Medication Available For Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis Videos from San Diego IC Conference
Dr. C. Lowell Parsons is one of the most dynamic speakers and researchers working with Interstitial Cystitis. These videos, all three of them, are from a 2005 IC conference and they are full of great information. Enjoy and … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis Videos from San Diego IC Conference
Urine Test Developed To Diagnose Interstitial Cystitis
Sonia L. Planey, PhD, and her team at The Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton, PA, have developed a urine test that can diagnose Interstitial Cystitis. According to the Interstitial Cystitis Association: The new, … [Read more...] about Urine Test Developed To Diagnose Interstitial Cystitis
30 New Interstitial Cystitis Studies Presented at AUA Meeting
The 2009 American Urological Association Meeting, held in Chicago in April, presented 30 new studies on Interstitial Cystitis. Some of these studies include treatment approaches and research that may possibly bring forth new … [Read more...] about 30 New Interstitial Cystitis Studies Presented at AUA Meeting
Interstitial Cystitis News Around the Web
Uro Today: Neuromodulation 10 Years On: How Widely Should We Use This Technique in Bladder Dysfunction? - Abstract There has been growing interest in sacral nerve stimulation in the management of both overactivity … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis News Around the Web
Interstitial Cystitis & IBS Around the Web
Interstitial Cystitis: Urologist And Allergist Explore Link Between Allergies And Interstitial Cystitis Allergy testing and treatment may offer a new therapeutic option for many patients with interstitial cystitis (IC). … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis & IBS Around the Web
Allergist & Urologist Explore Link Between Allergies & Interstitial Cystitis
A urologist and allergist from Louisville, Kentucky got together to explore a possible link between allergies and Interstitial Cystitis with the hopes of possibly being able to provide a more effective treatment for IC. They … [Read more...] about Allergist & Urologist Explore Link Between Allergies & Interstitial Cystitis