Overview
Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome and urinary incontinence are prevalent conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. As such, it is important that these conditions are understood, diagnosed and treated appropriately. Part of the Oxford Urology Library, this pocketbook provides a practical and easy-to-read reference, covering all clinically relevant aspects of OAB and incontinence. With chapters covering the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of OAB and urinary incontinence, this book will serve as a useful guide for urologists, gynaecologists, geriatricians, trainees, nurses, continence advisors, physiotherapists, medical students and general practitioners all over the world.
Full Product Details
Author: Hashim Hashim (Consultant Urological Surgeon, Bristol Urological Institute, UK) ,
Paul Abrams (Professor of Urology, Bristol Urological Institute, UK)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 10.20cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 18.00cm
Weight: 0.092kg
ISBN: 9780199599394
ISBN 10: 0199599394
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 03 November 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
This small volume provides a practical and easy-to-read reference, covering all clinically relevant aspects of OAB and urinary incontinence, with chapters contributed by experts in the field. It starts with an indispensable list of symbols and abbreviations, has handy, practical tables throughout, a useful appendix with various guidelines and an index. Good value for money. ICS News
Author Information
Hashim Hashim is a consultant urological surgeon at the Bristol Urological Institute with sub-specialist interest in female and functional urology and urodynamics. He was awarded an MD for his clinical research and is currently a member of the European Association of Urology Strategic Planning Office and the International Consultation on Incontinence Urodynamics committee. He also serves as an editorial board member of Neuro-urology and Urodynamics. Hashim has published extensively and has been an invited speaker to several national and international meetings. Paul Abrams is a world-renowned expert in lower urinary tract dysfunction. He is Professor of Urology, University of Bristol, and the Bristol Urological Institute. He served as General Secretary of the International Continence Society for 13 years and is Chairman of the International Consultations on Incontinence and the Urodynamic Sub-committee of the International Consultation on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and is Vice-Chairman of the International Consultation on Urological Diseases. He is a member of several editorial boards and has published and presented extensively in the field.
