Urinary Incontinence
Integrating Science and Clinical Practice
- 1st Edition - August 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Marcus Drake, Bahareh Vahabi, Mathijs de Rijk
- Language: English
Urinary Incontinence: Integrating Science and Clinical Practice provides a succinct elaboration of the current understanding of the system function of lower urinary tract physiolog… Read more
Urinary Incontinence: Integrating Science and Clinical Practice provides a succinct elaboration of the current understanding of the system function of lower urinary tract physiology from world-leading contributors and clinical relevance. Key influences on mechanisms and therapies within urinary incontinence are presented for proper understanding of the scientific basis of incontinence and its clinical treatment. The first part of the book is dedicated to System Physiology: Function and Adaptation. In this section an anatomical sequence is followed for presenting the chapters, moving from the lower urinary tract organs upwards through the spinal centers to the brain, thus revealing what is known and unknown.
The second is dedicated to Incontinence: Mechanism and Therapy. In this clinical application section, the chapters will be derived from the clinical classification of incontinence, incorporating some of the major unanswered questions, such as; what urodynamics can tell us about the passive physical and contractile properties of the bladder; how neuromodulation works; the sensations arising from the LUT; how the physical properties of the outflow tract are obtained from urethral pressure profiles; how PET and fMRI images are interpreted and what principles of drug design and outcome measures are validated as repeatable.
- Integrates scientific knowledge by world-leading contributors with clinical relevance from the editorial team for comprehensive coverage of the key influences on mechanisms and therapies within urinary incontinence
- Includes coverage of important topics such as flow dynamics, neuromodulation, and sensations arising from LUT
- Provides insights into what urodynamics can tell us about the passive physical and contractile properties of the bladder
- Investigates the principles of drug design and what outcomes can be validated as repeatable measures
Part 1. System Physiology: Function and adaptation
1. Bladder integrative physiology
2. Sensory information from the lower urinary tract
3. Conscious sensation
4. Cerebral control of storage/voiding cycle
5. Synergy of lower urinary tract function
6. Inflammation, fibrosis and collateral influences
Part 2. Incontinence: Mechanism and therapy
7. Urgency urinary incontinence
8. Stress urinary incontinence
9. Situational incontinence.
10. Enuresis, voiding dysregulation and disinhibited voiding
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: August 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Marcus Drake
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Bahareh Vahabi
Dr. Bahareh Vahabi is a Senior Lecturer in Physiology with a distinguished record of academic and research achievements. Holding a PhD in Pharmacology, Bahareh specialises in benign lower urinary tract disorders, contributing over 13 years of expertise to their field.As an experienced academic and educator, Bahareh has received recognition for her teaching excellence, including a Postgraduate Teaching Certificate with distinction and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. She is committed to providing students with a research-informed learning experience, with her principal contribution being leading and teaching modules in Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Bahareh is an experienced and well-established researcher with a proven track record of success. She has supervised over 80 undergraduate final year project students and numerous MD and PhD students, guiding them to successful completion. She has authored publications in high impact journals. Bahareh also acts as a reviewer for prestigious journals and grant awarding bodies, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge in lower urinary tract pharmacology and physiology. Bahareh also plays a pivotal role in fostering international collaborations and partnerships in her role as International Partnership Lead for the School of Applied Sciences. Leveraging her expertise and network, she has established successful research exchange programs and forged new academic partnerships, enhancing the School’s global presence and facilitating knowledge exchange across borders.
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