Researchers do not know the exact cause of interstitial cystitis. However, some possible causes include chronic inflammation and stress, fibrosis, and problems with the immune system. Interstitial ...

Injected micronized amnion/chorion bilayer (AC) product significantly reduces time to symptom relief in patients with refractory interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), according to a ...

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imbrium Therapeutics L.P. (“Imbrium”), a subsidiary of Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”), has achieved last patient last visit in its Phase 1b study of the ...

Cystitis refers to inflammation or irritation of the bladder, most commonly caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI). While mild cases often resolve on their own within a few days, untreated or ...

For patients with interstitial cystitis (IC), longer cystoscopic hydrodistention (HD) times may result in improved efficacy and longer symptom relief, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in ...

Antiviral treatment with intravesical interferon provides better pain reduction in women with interstitial cystitis over 6 months compared with intravesical hyaluronic acid. Women with interstitial ...

Painful bladder syndrome, also known as interstitial cystitis (IC), and endometriosis are common reasons for chronic pelvic pain. These conditions fall into a category of pain called, nociplastic pain ...