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Keywords
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incontinence brain imaging |
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Target Audience
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physicians - urologists,urogynecologists, geriatricians; nurses, physical therapists, clinical and basic researchers, medical and engineering students, clinical and research trainees |
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Aims and Objectives
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AIMS: 1. To provide an overview of brain imaging techniques (PET, fMRI, SPECT and fNIRS) and methodological approaches (e.g. bladder filling using infusion/withdrawal protocol) to study brain-bladder control. 2. Review functional brain anatomy (e.g. regions/centres) of normal and impaired bladder control and effect of clinical interventions: - micturition and storage - urgency and detrusor overactivity - advanced age, neurodegenerative diseases, spinal cord injury - imaging studies on biofeedback, anticholinergics, neuromodulation OBJECTIVES: 1. To advance understanding of brain's role and imaging methods in continence research. 2. Discuss with audience about translation of brain-imaging research into clinical practice.
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