Despite the high prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome, its pathophysiology remains poorly understood. Twin studies offer a unique opportunity for studying the genetics of this disorder, but trials are limited by heterogeneous patient populations. Improved understanding of genetic factors in OAB will be vital to developing targeted management.
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Raison, N., Malde, S. & Sahai, A. Inheritance in overactive bladder syndrome. Nat Rev Urol 20, 61–62 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-022-00667-1
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