Sherif Mourad, chair of the ICS Developing World Committee, discusses his team's ICS 2024 Madrid workshop with Shannon Wallace. During the workshop, participants will learn about female urogenital fistula, including simple and complex cases. The workshop is free and open to everyone. There will also be presentations from Cüneyd Zkürkçügil, Riyad Taher Al Mousa, Wally Mahfouz, and Sandip Prasan Vasavada on the panel of experts participating in the workshop.

Find out more at https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7701

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

• Urology
• Urogynaecology
• Female and functional urology
• Gynaecology
• Bowel dysfunction
• Neurourology
• Pure and applied science
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

Shannon Wallace interviews Bill Gibson, chair of the ICS Ethics Committee, about their upcoming workshop at ICS 2024 in Madrid. The free session on October 23rd, "Ethical Considerations in Continence Care for Adolescence," addresses the unique ethical challenges in adolescent continence care using the four box model. With case studies and expert insights from diverse speakers, the workshop aims to deepen understanding of ethical principles in clinical practice. Attendees will engage in interactive discussions to enhance patient care through ethical frameworks.

Find out more at: https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7683

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

• Urology
• Urogynaecology
• Female and functional urology
• Gynaecology
• Bowel dysfunction
• Neurourology
• Pure and applied science
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

Join ICS Scientific Chair Adrian Wagg, senior publisher Lei Dries-Zhang, Head of Metrics Development at Digital Science Mike Taylor, and patient advocate Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest at ICS 2024 Madrid for an engaging roundtable on improving research impact. Adrian Wagg will introduce the session, focusing on effective research communication. Lei Dries-Zhang will discuss Elsevier’s open science initiatives and the progress of the journal "Continence." Mike Taylor will cover alternative metrics and understanding research dissemination. Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest will provide the patient perspective, emphasizing the growing health literacy and demands of patients. This diverse panel aims to offer valuable strategies and novel ideas to enhance the impact of research in various fields.

Find out more at https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7728

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

• Urology
• Urogynaecology
• Female and functional urology
• Gynaecology
• Bowel dysfunction
• Neurourology
• Pure and applied science
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

In this ICS podcast, Shannon Wallace interviews Dr. Luca Cindolo about his team's upcoming workshop at ICS 2024 in Madrid. Scheduled for October 23rd, this workshop, "Novel Therapies for Benign Prostatic Obstruction: Technologies and Practical Instruction," will feature minimally invasive surgical techniques for benign prostatic obstruction. Dr. Cindolo emphasizes the workshop's interactive nature and its relevance for both young and experienced urologists, physiologists, and nursing staff. Highlighted experts include Feras Al Jaafari, Riccardo Bertolo, and Dr. Socarrás. The workshop promises comprehensive education and practical insights for attendees, aiming to enhance patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Find out more at https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7695

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

• Urology
• Urogynaecology
• Female and functional urology
• Gynaecology
• Bowel dysfunction
• Neurourology
• Pure and applied science
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

ICS Education Committee member Shannon Wallace interviews health experts about their upcoming workshop at ICS 2024 in Madrid. The workshop, "Revisiting What Works and Why in Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise Prescribing - a Biopsychosocial Integration of Science to Help Achieve Better Behavioural and Health Outcomes" features insights from Professor Sarah Dean, physiotherapists Helena Frawley, Jean Hay-Smith, Malgorzata Starzec-Proserpio, and researcher Victoria Salmon. They discuss the need for clear guidance on pelvic floor muscle training, integrating behavioral science and physical therapy to enhance patient outcomes. The session aims to address misconceptions, offer practical strategies for clinicians, and promote accessible exercise programs for women, especially in non-clinical and remote settings. Attendees will gain comprehensive, evidence-based knowledge to improve support for pelvic floor health.

Find out more at https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7752

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

• Urology
• Urogynaecology
• Female and functional urology
• Gynaecology
• Bowel dysfunction
• Neurourology
• Pure and applied science
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

Shannon Wallace asks Tufan Tarcan all about his team's workshop taking place at this year's ICS annual meeting in Madrid.

https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7769

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

• Urology
• Urogynaecology
• Female and functional urology
• Gynaecology
• Bowel dysfunction
• Neurourology
• Pure and applied science
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

Biomedical Engineer Margot Damaser meets Research Scientist Petra de Graaf and Pharmacologist Pradeep Tyagi to discuss their captivating ICS abstract presentations on urethral structure disease studied using a human urethra-on-a-chip and the interaction between perfusion and permeability in bladder inflammation.

• Human urethra-on-a-chip to study urethral sticture disease
• Probing The Interplay of Perfusion and Permeability in Bladder Inflammation

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

• Urology
• Urogynaecology
• Female and functional urology
• Gynaecology
• Bowel dysfunction
• Neurourology
• Pure and applied science
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

Shannon Wallace asks Hashim Hashim, Carolina Ochoa, Arun Sahai, Emre Huri, Salvador Guzman and Marcio Averbeck all about their team's workshop taking place at this year's ICS annual meeting in Madrid.

https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7717
https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7724

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

• Urology
• Urogynaecology
• Female and functional urology
• Gynaecology
• Bowel dysfunction
• Neurourology
• Pure and applied science
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.