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RRTC on Neurogenic Bladder

The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Neurogenic Lower Urinary TractDysfunction (NLUTD) was launched in 2019 and includes a diverse team of physicians(rehabilitation, urology, pediatrics), researchers, and people with NLUTD (more commonlyknown as “neurogenic bladder”). We are located across the United States and have a passion to advance science, health care, and quality of life around this common condition. Our podcasts are for clinicians, scientists, non-scientists, adults, kids, and everyone in between. We cover a wide range of topics, from the basics of neurogenic bladder and its management, to being in a relationship and dating, social justice, and even how your bladder is like a snowflake! So, if urine need of some of the latest knowledge on neurogenic bladder from experts in the field, then urine luck!

Journal Club: The Effects of Gentamicin Bladder Instillations on Decreasing Urinary Tract Infections

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40095724/

Apr 15

8 min

Bladder management options when oral medications aren't enough

In this episode of Bladder Buzz, Dr. David Ginsberg, Chief of Urology at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, discusses bladder management options for individuals with Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (NLUTD) when oral medications are no longer sufficient. We explore how clinicians recognize when it’s time to consider next steps and review options such as Botox, neuromodulation, catheter-based strategies, and surgical reconstruction. Dr. Ginsberg explains how treatment ...

Feb 24

16 min

Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care

The transition from pediatric to adult care is a critical phase for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic bladder. In this episode, Madison Hughes talks with Dr. Dan Wood and Dr. Humphrey Atiemo about when to begin preparing for this transition, the key differences between pediatric and adult urology, and what patients and families can expect along the way.

Dec 23, 2025

18 min

Wound Care Advances for Patients With Neurogenic Bladder Undergoing Complex Lower Urinary Tract Surgery

Wound care is an important part of recovery for patients with neurogenic bladder undergoing complex lower urinary tract surgery. In this episode, Madison Hughes talks with Dr. Kyle Rove and Dr. Kelly Harris, pediatric urologists at Children’s Hospital Colorado, about the latest advancements in wound care and what patients can expect along the way.

Nov 25, 2025

18 min

Manejo integral de la vejiga neurogénica en niños

En este episodio, la Dra. Marlene Rodríguez Barragán entrevista a la Dra. Alicia Meneses Peñaloza. Durante el cual se abordarán estrategias para desarrollar rutinas independientes de control vesical y del uso del baño. Desde enseñar técnicas adecuadas de higiene hasta abordar las habilidades motoras, la resolución de problemas y la reducción de la ansiedad de pacientes y familiares. El equipo médico desempeña un papel fundamental en empoderaramiento de los niños con vejiga neurógena. L...

Nov 11, 2025

19 min

Journal Club: Diagnostic Evaluation and Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in the Spinal Cord Injury Population

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common challenge for people with spinal cord injury, but new research shows that many suspected cases aren’t true infections. In this episode, Madison Hughes and Dr. Chris Elliott discuss how recurrent UTIs are diagnosed and managed in the spinal cord injury population, the role of urodynamics and bladder diaries, and why patient education and non-antibiotic strategies can make such a big difference.

Oct 28, 2025

23 min

Salud ósea después de una lesión de la médula espinal

Acompáñanos con la Dra. Rodríguez Barragán, médica especialista en Medicina de Rehabilitación, y la Dra. Barrera Ortiz, médica especialista en Medicina de Rehabilitación y jefa del Servicio de Lesión Medular del Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación en México, mientras conversan sobre la salud ósea después de una lesión de la médula espinal (LME). La pérdida ósea ocurre en casi todas las personas con LME. Esta comienza inmediatamente después de la lesión y es más intensa durante los pri...

Oct 15, 2025

12 min

How Does Cerebral Palsy Affect the Bladder?

Cerebral palsy can affect bladder function in many different ways, often leading to challenges such as incontinence, urgency, or difficulties with emptying. In this episode, Madison Hughes and Dr. Sean Elliott discuss how cerebral palsy impacts the bladder, the common issues patients may face, and what families should know about treatment and management.

Sep 11, 2025

13 min

Urological diagnostic testing and NLUTD

Urological diagnostic testing plays a key role in evaluating patients with Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (NLUTD), often referred to as neurogenic bladder. In this episode, Madison Hughes and Dr. Molly DeWitt-Foy break down the most common urological tests, why they’re done, and what patients can expect along the way.

Aug 12, 2025

11 min

Seguridad, viabilidad y eficacia de la estimulación transcutánea del nervio tibial en la vejiga neurogénica con lesión aguda de la médula espinal: un ensayo piloto aleatorizado de control

La Dra. Ana Valeria Aguirre, investigadora del Hospital Nacional de Rehabilitación MedStar, entrevista a la Dra. Carter Denny, Neuróloga Vascular e investigadora clínica de MedStar y la Universidad de Georgetown, sobre el artículo "Seguridad, viabilidad y eficacia de la estimulación transcutánea del nervio tibial en la vejiga neurogénica con lesión aguda de la médula espinal: un ensayo piloto aleatorizado de control". En este episodio las Doctoras analizaran este tipo de intervención, que con...

Jul 22, 2025

31 min