Interstitial cystitis an under-diagnosed bladder condition: The medical condition of interstitial cystitic is a bladder condition that can be misdiagnosed as various conditions such as overactive bladder or other causes of pelvic pain. This condition can cause chronic pelvic pain or symptoms of urinary incontinence, similar to overactive bladder. Millions of patients may be misdiagnosed - an estimated third of the 9 million women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) or 4.5 million of the 17 million women with overactive bladder syndrome do not respond well to treatment, and may have interstitial cystitis rather than their given diagnosis. In other words, about 6 million US women may have misdiagnosed interstitial cystitis. See interstitial cystitis or overactive bladder, or incontinence....read more »

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Immune System Related Kidney Disease - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
Aspreva Lupus Management Study (ALMS) - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Mycophenolate mofetil,Intravenous cyclophosphamide (active comparator, induction),Azathioprine (active comparator, maintenance)
Study of LJP 394 in Lupus Patients With History of Renal Disease - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - abetimus sodium (LJP 394)
TNF Blockade With Remicade in Active Lupus Nephritis WHO Class V (TRIAL ) - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - infliximab,azathioprine
Study of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
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