Kara Cossis,

MPH, PA-C

Kara Cossis,

MPH, PA-C
Physician Associate, Chesapeake Urology

Kara Cossis,

MPH, PA-C
Physician Associate, Chesapeake Urology
Kara Cossis, MPH, PA-C, is a board-certified physician associate (PA) currently practicing at Chesapeake Urology, Maryland.  Her primary area of expertise is in advanced prostate cancer.  Kara completed her master’s degree at The University of Florida and completed her PA degree at Stony Brook University.  She serves as the chair on the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee. Kara is a member of the American Urological Association (AUA), Mid-Atlantic AUA, American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants. 

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Study Highlights Prevalence and Predictors of Overactive Bladder Symptoms in AUS Implantation

A study investigating overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms associated with artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation revealed that OAB is prevalent both...
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Kara Cossis,
MPH, PA-C
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Overlap and Distinctions in Bladder Sensations for Patients With IC/BPS and OAB

Researchers of this study aimed to explore the sensations of bladder "pressure," "discomfort," "pain," and "urgency" in interstitial cystitis/bladder pain...
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Kara Cossis,
MPH, PA-C

Urinary Microbiome Tied to Overactive Bladder Severity, Offering Therapeutic Insight

Research highlights a significant correlation between the urinary microbiome and the severity of overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. In a study...
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Kara Cossis,
MPH, PA-C
Doctor giving hope. Close up shot of young female physician leaning forward to smiling elderly lady patient holding her hand in palms. Woman caretaker in white coat supporting encouraging old person

Patient Preferences in Third-Line Overactive Bladder Treatment Following Implantable Tibial Nerve Stimulation

A recent study analyzed shifts in patient preferences for third-line therapies for overactive bladder (OAB). Researchers compared established options like...
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Kara Cossis,
MPH, PA-C
The doctor shows the urinary system on blurred background.

Combination Therapy for Overactive Bladder: Enhanced Outcomes With Behavioral Therapy and Pelvic Floor Training

In a prospective randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of combined behavioral therapy (BT), drug therapy, and pelvic floor muscle...
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Kara Cossis,
MPH, PA-C
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Tailored Therapies Found to Enhance Quality of Life for Patients With Overactive Bladder

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic condition affecting both men and women, significantly impacting quality of life, daily activities, sleep,...
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Kara Cossis,
MPH, PA-C
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