UI affects 78 million women in the U.S. while fecal incontinence affects 12 million. Prevalence is rising. Age and obesity are associated with increased risk of UI, and both contribute to its increased incidence. Globally, hundreds of millions of women are affected.
SoCal startup Axonics Modulation Technologies has raised $17.3 million, according to a new regulatory filing. Based in Irvine, the startup is developing implantable sacral neuromodulation devices that treat conditions like overactive bladder and fecal incontinence. A representative for Axonics said that it’s not yet speaking publicly about this financing. Just last year, it raised an […]
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Targeting a 2 million-strong patient market in the U.S., startup GT Urological is developing an implantable fake sphincter that can help men control incontinence. The Minneapolis company just raised $5 million, according to a regulatory filing. The company’s developed an implantable prosthesis called the Phenix Artificial Urinary Sphincter, which treats moderate to severe male stress urinary […]
It’s easy to talk about Baby Boomers and how America is getting older, but nothing makes that demographic shift clearer than diaper sales. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that sales of diapers for adults with incontinence are rising much faster than diapers for babies. Over the past 15 years, U.S. sales of incontinence […]