Research & Literature

Intravesical injection of botulinum toxin A for treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: 10 years of experience at a single center in China.

Gao Y, Liao L

International urogynecology journal 2015; (26(7)):1021-6 doi:10.1007/s00192-015-2631-y.

Intracellular Bacterial Communities: A Potential Etiology for Chronic Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.

Scott VC, Haake DA, Churchill BM, et al.

Urology 2015; (86(3)):425-31.

Are High Proanthocyanidins Key to Cranberry Efficacy in the Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection?

Vostalova J, Vidlar A, Simanek V, et al.

Phytotherapy research : PTR 2015; (29(10)):1559-67 doi:10.1002/ptr.5427.

Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Kim EH, Larson JA, Andriole GL

Annual review of medicine 2016; (67()):137-51 doi:10.1146/annurev-med-063014-123902.

Revisiting the Role of Potassium Sensitivity Testing and Cystoscopic Hydrodistention for the Diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis.

Jiang YH, Jhang JF, Kuo HC

PloS one 2016; (11(3)):e0151692 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0151692.

Nitrofurantoin vs other prophylactic agents in reducing recurrent urinary tract infections in adult women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Price JR, Guran LA, Gregory WT, McDonagh MS

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2016; (215(5)):548-560 doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2016.07.040.

AUA White Paper on Nonneurogenic Chronic Urinary Retention: Consensus Definition, Treatment Algorithm, and Outcome End Points.

Stoffel JT, Peterson AC, Sandhu JS, et al.

The Journal of urology 2017; (198(1)):153-160 doi:10.1016/j.juro.2017.01.075.

The therapeutic approach to different forms of cystitis: impact on public health.

Droupy S

Urologia 2017; (84(Suppl 1)):8-15 doi:10.5301/uj.5000262.

No. 250-Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection.

Epp A, Larochelle A

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC 2017; (39(10)):e422-e431 doi:10.1016/j.jogc.2017.08.017.

A Case-Crossover Study of Urological Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Flare Triggers in the MAPP Research Network.

Sutcliffe S, Jemielita T, Lai HH, et al.

The Journal of urology 2018; (199(5)):1245-1251 doi:10.1016/j.juro.2017.12.050.

Urodynamic observations and lower urinary tract symptoms associated with endometriosis: a prospective cross-sectional observational study assessing women with deep infiltrating disease.

de Resende Júnior JAD, Crispi CP, Cardeman L, et al.

International urogynecology journal 2018; (29(9)):1349-1358 doi:10.1007/s00192-017-3531-0.

The 2017 Update of the German Clinical Guideline on Epidemiology, Diagnostics, Therapy, Prevention, and Management of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Patients. Part II: Therapy and Prevention.

Kranz J, Schmidt S, Lebert C, et al.

Urologia internationalis 2018; (100(3)):271-278 doi:10.1159/000487645.

Can Renal and Bladder Ultrasound Replace Computerized Tomography Urogram in Patients Investigated for Microscopic Hematuria?

Tan WS, Sarpong R, Khetrapal P, et al.

The Journal of urology 2018; (200(5)):973-980 doi:10.1016/j.juro.2018.04.065.

Treatment and Prevention of Recurrent Lower Urinary Tract Infections in Women: A Rapid Review with Practice Recommendations.

Smith AL, Brown J, Wyman JF, et al.

The Journal of urology 2018; (200(6)):1174-1191 doi:10.1016/j.juro.2018.04.088.

Uropathogen Resistance and Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Meta-analysis.

Selekman RE, Shapiro DJ, Boscardin J, et al.

Pediatrics 2018; (142(1)) doi:10.1542/peds.2018-0119.

Continuous low-dose antibiotic prophylaxis for adults with repeated urinary tract infections (AnTIC): a randomised, open-label trial.

Fisher H, Oluboyede Y, Chadwick T, et al.

The Lancet. Infectious diseases 2018; (18(9)):957-968 doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(18)30279-2.

Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Females and the Overlap with Overactive Bladder.

Nik-Ahd F, Lenore Ackerman A, Anger J

Current urology reports 2018; (19(11)):94 doi:10.1007/s11934-018-0839-3.

Symptomatic overlap in overactive bladder and interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: development of a new algorithm.

Ackerman AL, Lai HH, Parameshwar PS, et al.

BJU international 2019; (123(4)):682-693 doi:10.1111/bju.14568.

Urinary Retention in Adults: Evaluation and Initial Management.

Serlin DC, Heidelbaugh JJ, Stoffel JT

American family physician 2018; (98(8)):496-503.

Cystoscopic evaluation and clinical phenotyping in interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome

Acar Ö, Tarcan T

Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association 2019; (20(2)):117-122 doi:10.4274/jtgga.galenos.2018.2018.0102.

Pelvic floor myofascial pain in patients with symptoms of urinary tract infection.

Wolff BJ, Joyce CJ, Brincat CA, et al.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 2019; (145(2)):205-211 doi:10.1002/ijgo.12784.

A Culture-Independent Analysis of the Microbiota of Female Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Participants in the MAPP Research Network.

Nickel JC, Stephens-Shields AJ, Landis JR, et al.

Journal of clinical medicine 2019; (8(3)) doi:10.3390/jcm8030415.

Hunner lesion versus non-Hunner lesion interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.

Whitmore KE, Fall M, Sengiku A, et al.

International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association 2019; (26 Suppl 1()):26-34 doi:10.1111/iju.13971.

Vaginal Estrogen for the Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Ferrante KL, Wasenda EJ, Jung CE, et al.

Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery 2021; (27(2)):112-117 doi:10.1097/SPV.0000000000000749.

Advanced Management of Patients With Ulcerative Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome.

Crescenze IM, Gupta P, Adams G, et al.

Urology 2019; (133()):78-83 doi:10.1016/j.urology.2019.07.036.

Latin American consensus on uncomplicated recurrent urinary tract infection-2018.

Haddad JM, Ubertazzi E, Cabrera OS, et al.

International urogynecology journal 2020; (31(1)):35-44 doi:10.1007/s00192-019-04079-5.

Using Botulinum Toxin A for Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome-Possible Pathomechanisms and Practical Issues.

Jhang JF

Toxins 2019; (11(11)) doi:10.3390/toxins11110641.

Comparison of the Efficacy Between Transurethral Coagulation and Transurethral Resection of Hunner Lesion in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patients: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

Ko KJ, Cho WJ, Lee YS, et al.

European urology 2020; (77(5)):644-651 doi:10.1016/j.eururo.2020.01.002.

Hunner lesion disease differs in diagnosis, treatment and outcome from bladder pain syndrome: an ESSIC working group report.

Fall M, Nordling J, Cervigni M, et al.

Scandinavian journal of urology 2020; (54(2)):91-98 doi:10.1080/21681805.2020.1730948.

Hunner Lesion Phenotype in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Lai HH, Pickersgill NA, Vetter JM

The Journal of urology 2020; (204(3)):518-523 doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000001031.

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: The evolving landscape, animal models and future perspectives.

Akiyama Y, Luo Y, Hanno PM, et al.

International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association 2020; (27(6)):491-503 doi:10.1111/iju.14229.

Clinical guidelines for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.

Homma Y, Akiyama Y, Tomoe H, et al.

International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association 2020; (27(7)):578-589 doi:10.1111/iju.14234.

Correlates of 1-Year Change in Quality of Life in Patients with Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: Findings from the Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain (MAPP) Research Network.

Clemens JQ, Stephens-Shields AJ, Newcomb C, et al.

The Journal of urology 2020; (204(4)):754-759 doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000001080.

Joint report of SBI (Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases), FEBRASGO (Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Associations), SBU (Brazilian Society of Urology) and SBPC/ML (Brazilian Society of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine): recommendations for the clinical management of lower urinary tract infections in pregnant and non-pregnant women.

de Rossi P, Cimerman S, Truzzi JC, et al.

The Brazilian journal of infectious diseases : an official publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases 2020; (24(2)):110-119 doi:10.1016/j.bjid.2020.04.002.

Estrogen for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Chen YY, Su TH, Lau HH

International urogynecology journal 2021; (32(1)):17-25 doi:10.1007/s00192-020-04397-z.

Clinical Relevance of Bladder Histopathological Findings and Their Impact on Treatment Outcomes among Patients with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: An Investigation of the European Society for the Study of Interstitial Cystitis Histopathological Classification.

Jhang JF, Hsu YH, Jiang YH, et al.

The Journal of urology 2021; (205(1)):226-235 doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000001334.

Presenting an atlas of Hunner lesions in interstitial cystitis which can be identified with office cystoscopy.

Ronstrom C, Lai HH

Neurourology and urodynamics 2020; (39(8)):2394-2400 doi:10.1002/nau.24500.

New paradigms in the management of recurrent urinary tract infections.

Taich L, Zhao H, Cordero C, Anger JT

Current opinion in urology 2020; (30(6)):833-837 doi:10.1097/MOU.0000000000000823.

Pentosan Polysulfate Maculopathy: What Urologists Should Know in 2020.

Paredes Mogica JA, De EJB

Urology 2021; (147()):109-118 doi:10.1016/j.urology.2020.08.072.

Sexual dysfunction in women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: A case-control study.

Agrawal A, Tripathy S, Kumar D

Indian journal of urology : IJU : journal of the Urological Society of India 2020; (36(3)):212-215 doi:10.4103/iju.IJU_145_20.

Qualitative Analysis of Treatment Needs in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: Implications for Intervention.

McKernan LC, Bonnet KR, Finn MTM, et al.

Canadian journal of pain = Revue canadienne de la douleur 2020; (4(1)):181-198 doi:10.1080/24740527.2020.1785854.

The Benefits and Harms of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Urinary Tract Infection in Older Adults.

Langford BJ, Brown KA, Diong C, et al.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2021; (73(3)):e782-e791 doi:10.1093/cid/ciab116.

Efficacy and safety comparison of pharmacotherapies for interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.

Di XP, Luo DY, Jin X, et al.

International urogynecology journal 2021; (32(5)):1129-1141 doi:10.1007/s00192-020-04659-w.

High dose versus low dose standardized cranberry proanthocyanidin extract for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infection in healthy women: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Babar A, Moore L, Leblanc V, et al.

BMC urology 2021; (21(1)):44 doi:10.1186/s12894-021-00811-w.

Recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections: definitions and risk factors.

Cai T

GMS infectious diseases 2021; (9()):Doc03 doi:10.3205/id000072.

Complicated urinary tract infection in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Choi JB, Min SK

Journal of infection and chemotherapy : official journal of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy 2021; (27(9)):1284-1287 doi:10.1016/j.jiac.2021.06.006.

Current standard of care in treatment of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis.

Lopez SR, Mangır N

Therapeutic advances in urology 2021; (13()):17562872211022478 doi:10.1177/17562872211022478.

[Quality of life and related factors in patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome].

Wang JW, Liu JC, Meng LF, et al.

Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences 2021; (53(4)):653-658.

Difference in electron microscopic findings among interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome with distinct clinical and cystoscopic characteristics.

Lee YK, Jhang JF, Jiang YH, et al.

Scientific reports 2021; (11(1)):17258 doi:10.1038/s41598-021-96810-w.

The diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy of cystoscopy with hydrodistension and random biopsies in clinically suspected interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.

Chen Y, Ying Z, Xiao Y, et al.

European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology 2021; (265()):156-161 doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.08.025.

[Oral therapy for interstitial cystitis: pentosan polysulfate sodium].

Wiedemann A

Aktuelle Urologie 2021; (52(6)):556-560 doi:10.1055/a-1629-0199.

Urinary Biomarkers in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome and Its Impact on Therapeutic Outcome.

Lin HY, Lu JH, Chuang SM, et al.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) 2021; (12(1)) doi:10.3390/diagnostics12010075.

Bladder Ultrastructure and Urinary Cytokine Abnormality in Patients with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection and the Changes after Intravesical Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections.

Jhang JF, Ho HC, Hsu YH, et al.

Biomedicines 2022; (10(2)) doi:10.3390/biomedicines10020245.

Alternative to prophylactic antibiotics for the treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections in women: multicentre, open label, randomised, non-inferiority trial.

Harding C, Mossop H, Homer T, et al.

BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2022; (376()):e068229 doi:10.1136/bmj-2021-0068229.

Is Pelvic Floor Muscle Tenderness a Distinct Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Phenotype? Findings from the Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain Research Network Symptom Pattern Study.

Gupta P, Gallop R, Spitznagle T, et al.

The Journal of urology 2022; (208(2)):341-349 doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000002679.

Comparing surgical interventions for interstitial cystitis: A systematic review.

Abelleyra Lastoria DA, Raison N, Aydin A, et al.

Lower urinary tract symptoms 2022; (14(4)):218-241 doi:10.1111/luts.12441.

Pharmacologic Management of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome.

Chermansky CJ, Guirguis MO

The Urologic clinics of North America 2022; (49(2)):273-282 doi:10.1016/j.ucl.2022.01.003.

Methenamine hippurate compared with antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections in women: the ALTAR non-inferiority RCT.

Harding C, Chadwick T, Homer T, et al.

Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) 2022; (26(23)):1-172 doi:10.3310/QOIZ6538.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome.

Clemens JQ, Erickson DR, Varela NP, Lai HH

The Journal of urology 2022; (208(1)):34-42 doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000002756.

Guideline of guidelines: management of recurrent urinary tract infections in women.

Kwok M, McGeorge S, Mayer-Coverdale J, et al.

BJU international 2022; (130 Suppl 3()):11-22 doi:10.1111/bju.15756.

Clinical presentation, videourodynamic characteristics, and treatment outcome in men with interstitial cystitis-like lower urinary tract symptoms.

Yu WR, Chang WC, Kuo HC

International urology and nephrology 2022; (54(9)):2157-2165 doi:10.1007/s11255-022-03294-2.

The impact of Hunner lesion-type interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome on health-related quality of life and the effects of transurethral ablation.

Ko KJ, Lim J, Yu J, et al.

Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation 2022; (31(11)):3221-3228 doi:10.1007/s11136-022-03183-2.

Antibiotics for Preventing Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Jent P, Berger J, Kuhn A, et al.

Open forum infectious diseases 2022; (9(7)):ofac327 doi:10.1093/ofid/ofac327.

Food Sensitivities in a Diverse Nationwide Cohort of Veterans With Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome.

Jarman A, Janes JL, Shorter B, et al.

The Journal of urology 2023; (209(1)):216-224 doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000002938.

Bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis response to nerve blocks and trigger point injections.

Patil S, Daniel G, Tailor Y, et al.

BJUI compass 2022; (3(6)):450-457 doi:10.1002/bco2.176.

Multimodal Treatment with Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic Intervention Plus Bladder Treatment Is More Effective than Monotherapy for Patients with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome-A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Yu WR, Jhang JF, Chen BY, et al.

Journal of clinical medicine 2022; (11(20)) doi:10.3390/jcm11206221.

Current role of neuromodulation in bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis.

Padilla-Fernández B, Hernández-Hernández D, Castro-Díaz DM

Therapeutic advances in urology 2022; (14()):17562872221135941 doi:10.1177/17562872221135941.

Overactive bladder with urodynamic study-induced bladder pain: An overactive bladder subtype with symptoms similar to those of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome.

Mu HY, Wu MP, Wang IT, et al.

Medicine 2023; (102(6)):e32790 doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000032790.

Myofascial Frequency Syndrome: A novel syndrome of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms associated with myofascial pelvic floor dysfunction.

Ackerman AL, Jackson NJ, Caron AT, et al.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences 2023; doi:10.1101/2023.04.14.23288590.

The Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Clinical Picture: A Perspective from Patient Life Experience.

Nickel JC, Tripp DA, Beiko D, et al.

Urology practice 2018; (5(4)):286-292 doi:10.1016/j.urpr.2017.06.005.

Nutritional Considerations for Bladder Storage Conditions in Adult Females.

Gordon B

International journal of environmental research and public health 2023; (20(19)) doi:10.3390/ijerph20196879.

Current position of neuromodulation for bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis.

Kendall HJ, Schrijvers J, Heesakkers JPFA

Current opinion in urology 2024; (34(2)):64-68 doi:10.1097/MOU.0000000000001148.

Multimodal therapies and strategies for the treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome in Taiwan.

Yu WR, Kuo HC

Lower urinary tract symptoms 2024; (16(1)):e12508 doi:10.1111/luts.12508.

Believing women: a qualitative exploration of provider disbelief and pain dismissal among women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome from the MAPP research network.

Brown VL, James A, Hunleth J, et al.

International urogynecology journal 2024; (35(1)):139-148 doi:10.1007/s00192-023-05677-0.

Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Flares: A Comprehensive, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Peer-Reviewed Flare Literature.

Barker ES, Chiu K, Brown VL, et al.

The Journal of urology 2024; (211(3)):341-353 doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000003820.

Validation of Distinct Bladder Pain Phenotypes Utilizing the MAPP Research Network Cohort.

Nettey OS, Gu C, Jackson NJ, Ackerman AL

International urogynecology journal 2024; (35(3)):637-648 doi:10.1007/s00192-024-05735-1.

Acute Uncomplicated UTIs in Adults: Rapid Evidence Review.

Kurotschka PK, Gágyor I, Ebell MH

American family physician 2024; (109(2)):167-174.

d-Mannose for Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Among Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Hayward G, Mort S, Hay AD, et al.

JAMA internal medicine 2024; (184(6)):619-628 doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.0264.

The Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection.

Schmiemann G, Kranz J, Mandraka F, et al.

Deutsches Arzteblatt international 2024; (121(11)):373-382.

Secondary Analysis of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patients Enrolled in a Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Prevention Study Provides a Novel Paradigm for Etio-Pathogenesis and Practical Management of This Infection Phenotype.

Nickel JC, Cotechini T, Doiron RC

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) 2024; (13(5)) doi:10.3390/pathogens13050396.

This pain drives me crazy: Psychiatric symptoms in women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.

Mazza M, Margoni S, Mandracchia G, et al.

World journal of psychiatry 2024; (14(6)):954-984 doi:10.5498/wjp.v14.i6.954.

Nonantibiotic prophylaxis for urinary tract infections: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Han Z, Yi X, Li J, et al.

Infection 2025; (53(2)):535-546 doi:10.1007/s15010-024-02357-z.

The Pathomechanism and Current Treatments for Chronic Interstitial Cystitis and Bladder Pain Syndrome.

Yu WR, Jhang JF, Jiang YH, Kuo HC

Biomedicines 2024; (12(9)) doi:10.3390/biomedicines12092051.

Dietary Influence on Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review.

Almutairi S

Cureus 2024; (16(9)):e69437 doi:10.7759/cureus.69437.

The Psychosocial Impact of Urinary Dysfunction.

Gleicher S, Sebesta EM, Dmochowski RR

Urology research & practice 2024; (50(3)):167-172 doi:10.5152/tud.2024.23217.

Pelvic floor muscle pain is associated with higher symptom scores and bladder pain perception in women with interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome.

Yu WR, Jhang JF, Jiang YH, Kuo HC

World journal of urology 2024; (43(1)):9 doi:10.1007/s00345-024-05366-7.

A Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Overactive Bladder in Women with Non-Urinary Tract Endometriosis and the Effect of Endometriosis Surgery on Symptoms of Overactive Bladder.

Muriithi FG, Vij M, Mukherjee S, Emery S

International urogynecology journal 2025; (36(4)):741-748 doi:10.1007/s00192-024-06018-5.

State-of-the-Art Review: Recurrent Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Women.

Advani SD, Thaden JT, Perez R, et al.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2025; (80(3)):e31-e42 doi:10.1093/cid/ciae653.

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) Diagnosis: Current Limitations and a Pragmatic Clinical Diagnostic Definition.

Werneburg GT, Moldwin R, Lowell Parsons C, et al.

Neurourology and urodynamics 2026; (45(1)):32-38 doi:10.1002/nau.70112.

Genomics and Histopathology in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome.

Ruetten H, Crawford LK, De EJB, et al.

Neurourology and urodynamics 2026; (45(1)):54-59 doi:10.1002/nau.70117.

Variability in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: Internet Survey.

Melkonian E, Garrett AL, Kline E, et al.

JMIR formative research 2025; (9()):e70813 doi:10.2196/70813.

Global Consensus on Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: An Update on Therapeutic Treatments.

Buford K, Peters KM, Riedl C, et al.

Neurourology and urodynamics 2026; (45(1)):46-53 doi:10.1002/nau.70106.

Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Transurethral Resection of Hunner Lesions Combined With Bladder Hydrodistension for Patients With Interstitial Cystitis at a Tertiary Referral Center in Japan.

Akiyama Y, Hashimoto K, Niimi A, et al.

International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association 2025; (32(12)):1834-1842 doi:10.1111/iju.70227.

Efficacy of D-mannose as prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Vargas CEF, Mutarelli A, Menegardo LG, et al.

Jornal brasileiro de nefrologia 2025; (47(4)):e20250169 doi:10.1590/2175-8239-JBN-2025-0169en.

Functional bladder capacity can reflect the bladder condition and treatment outcome in patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.

Yu WR, Kuo HC

World journal of urology 2026; (44(1)):101 doi:10.1007/s00345-025-05937-2.

Promoting the Self-Management of Women with IC/BPS: Insights into International Guidelines (Systematic Review).

Enaux J, Kaiser AV, Kobleder A, Knecht C

International urogynecology journal 2026; (37(6)):1503-1514 doi:10.1007/s00192-026-06532-8.

Update to the management of recurrent urinary tract infections in women aged 16 years and older.

Sanyaolu L, Ahmed H, Santer M, et al.

Drug and therapeutics bulletin 2026; (64(8)):116-125 doi:10.1136/dtb.2025.000042.

Optimizing the Diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: An ESSIC Proposal.

Malde S, Akiyama Y, Janssen D, et al.

European urology open science 2026; (89()):32-45 doi:10.1016/j.euros.2026.04.007.

Recurrent UTI in Women: Diagnosis and Management.

Zwahlen D, Ball J, Jackson Q

American family physician 2026; (113(6)):568-577.

Definition and Clinical Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome.

Taneja R

International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association 2026; (33 Suppl 1()):e70415 doi:10.1111/iju.70415.

Clinical Implications of Glomerulation After Cystoscopic Hydrodistention in Patients With Interstitial Cystitis and Bladder Pain Syndrome.

Yu WR, Jiang YH, Jhang JF, Kuo HC

International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association 2026; (33 Suppl 1()):e70416 doi:10.1111/iju.70416.

Which investigations should be performed after a first episode of urinary tract infection in men?

Soudais B, Bruyère F, Forestier E, et al.

Infectious diseases now 2026; (56(6S)):105315 doi:10.1016/j.idnow.2026.105315.

Vaginal Estrogen for Urinary Tract Infection Prevention: A Narrative Review of Evidence, Guidelines, and Regulatory Gaps.

Ghasoub R, Mackay W, Shepherd A

Gynecologic and obstetric investigation 2026; 1-9 doi:10.1159/000553344.

Development and multi-observer validation of a histopathological scoring system for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome diagnosis.

Akiyama Y, Malde S, Lako K, et al.

World journal of urology 2026; (44(1)).

Atlas of Hunner's lesions and glomerulations and their correlations with bladder computed tomography findings in patients with interstitial cystitis.

Lee YS, Jiang YH, Jhang JF, Kuo HC

International urology and nephrology 2026; doi:10.1007/s11255-026-05278-y.

Characterizing the role of the urobiome in the pathogenesis of recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs): a systematic review.

Sheiber J, Duque A, Ranjan A, et al.

International urology and nephrology 2026; doi:10.1007/s11255-026-05317-8.