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Feb2
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BOTOX for overactive bladder

Patient education

You’ve probably heard of BOTOX® for removing wrinkles, but did you know that BOTOX® can be an effective treatment for bladder problems?

Until recently, patients with symptoms of overactive bladder, including urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, frequent urination and nighttime urination, were treated with a combination of behavioral coaching and medication. If these treatments didn’t work sufficiently, the patient would be referred for surgery.

A newer, less-invasive solution is now available: BOTOX® injections.

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Jan11
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Declining sperm counts a concern

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Sperm fertilizing an egg

A recent meta-analysis1 reviewing 185 studies found that sperm counts in men from western countries have dropped by more than 50 percent over the past four decades, and the rate of decline is not slowing.

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Dec20
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Marijuana use and urological conditions

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It’s estimated that 43% of Canadians aged 15 or older have used marijuana and 3.2% use it at least once per week. We examine the research on marijuana use and urological conditions.

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