As an international study involving University of Gothenburg researchers has shown, a decision tool for health professionals has proved capable of halving the use of antibiotics against urinary tract infections while maintaining patient safety.
Tag: Urinary Tract Infections
How to protect yourself against summer urinary tract infections
Summertime means lots of opportunities for fun in the sun. But this year’s high temperatures also bring an increased risk of dehydration that can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs), said Maude Carmel, M.D., Associate Professor of Urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. These common infections are marked by a burning sensation or pain with urination, increased urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and blood in the urine (a condition called hematuria).
New findings may reduce the risk of infection for patients with urinary catheters
Patients who have indwelling urinary catheters often suffer from urinary tract infections, which can be difficult to treat.
What You Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infections
More than half of U.S. women will experience at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetimes, while a quarter will have a subsequent infection. Recurrent urinary tract infections are defined as two or more infections in six months or three or more in a year.
Women with recurrent UTIs voice ‘fear and frustration’ over treatment options
Women with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) experience frustration related to their treatment – particularly the risks from repeated use of antibiotics, according to a focus group study in The Journal of Urology®, Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Targeting iron uptake to create a new class of antibiotics against UTIs
Researchers report early progress toward developing a new class of antibiotics against urinary tract infections that would starve the causative bacteria of iron. They present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.
UC San Diego Health Nationally Recognized with ‘A’ Grades for Safety
UC San Diego Health has been awarded double ‘A’ grades for the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.