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CDC PROJECT, EAB Meeting, 12/2/2020 Wed

February 4, 2021 | secureadmin | Uncategorized

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The misdiagnosis of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome in a VA population

January 18, 2021 | secureadmin | Uncategorized

The misdiagnosis of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome in a VA population Aims: The complexity of Interstitial Cystitis/bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) has led to a great deal of uncertainty around the diagnosis and prevalence of the condition. Under the hypothesis that IC/BPS is frequently misdiagnosed, we sought to assess the accuracy of the ICD-9/ICD-10 code for IC/BPS using a national data set. Methods: Using... Read More

There is no diagnostic gold standard for IC

November 3, 2017 | secureadmin | Uncategorized

IC patients are generally diagnosed by the presence of certain clinical criteria, such as the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) guidelines and American Urological Association (AUA) IC guidelines, in the absence of other identifiable causes for symptoms (e.g., urinary tract infection and cancer). Diagnosis of IC has thus far relied on urine cytology, invasive... Read More

LOGIC MODEL: VA IC PROJECT (CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER)

November 3, 2017 | secureadmin | Uncategorized

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Treatment options for IC are limited, and the etiology of IC is not well understood

October 5, 2017 | secureadmin | Uncategorized

Treatment options are also suboptimal, likely due in part to the lack of adequate diagnostic tools, since the lack of specificity in the disease makes it difficult to develop a molecular target. Pentosanpolysulfate (Elmiron) is the first FDA-approved oral drug for IC, however only 30-60% of patients experience temporary relief of symptoms. Very little is known about the disease... Read More

Our New Research findings

August 11, 2016 | secureadmin | Uncategorized

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CDC Seminar – Dec 2015

August 11, 2016 | secureadmin | Uncategorized

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