Practice nurse led treatment more effective for male UTIs
A new treatment intervention that practice nurses and health care assistants can deliver has been shown to be very effective at reducing male urinary tract infections (UTIs). Researchers from the University of Bristol found that men with persistent UTIs were more effectively treated through a practice nurse consultation and the provision of an information booklet... Read moreThe post Practice nurse led treatment more effective for male UTIs appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - November 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mollie Fraser-Andrews Tags: Men's health Source Type: news
Experts warn giving dogs raw meat ups risk of antibiotic-resistant E. coli
Experts have warned that giving your dog raw meat ups the risk of being exposed to antibiotic-resistant E. coli. E. coli is a type of bacteria that can make humans very unwell. It is one of the leading causes of food poisoning, urinary tract infections and bloodstream infections. In some cases, it…#onehealth #universityofbristol #onceecoli #matthewavison (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections
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Source: Cochrane News and Events - November 17, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news
COVID Linked With Urologic Effects in Men COVID Linked With Urologic Effects in Men
SARS-CoV-2 infection is linked in men with increased incidence of urinary retention, urinary tract infection (UTI), and hematuria.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - November 6, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Urology News Source Type: news
DR ELLIE CANNON: If I cut out the fizzy drinks will it help with my bladder infections?
DR ELLIE CANNON: Today's reader is a 64-year-old woman who is afraid that her love of fizzy drinks is causing issues with her recurrent urinary tract infections. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Electrofulguration Tied to Long-Term Improvement of Recurrent UTIs
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 -- Electrofulguration is associated with durable clinical cure and improvement in women with antibiotic-resistant, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a study published in the October issue of The Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Could Tissue-Zapping Procedure Be Non-Antibiotic Option for Recurrent UTIs?
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 -- For some older women, recurring urinary tract infections— and the antibiotics typically prescribed for them— become a fact of life, but a new study offers a novel treatment that may deliver relief.
Called... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 13, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
ACR releases updated appropriateness criteria
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released an update to its Appropriateness Criteria, which includes nine new and nine revised topics.
The criteria in total include 233 diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology topics with more than 1,100 clinical variants covering more than 3,000 clinical scenarios. All topics include a narrative, an evidence table, and a literature search summary. The ACR said the criteria aim to assist referring physicians and other providers in making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decisions for specific clinical conditions.
The following are the new topics:
Imaging of In...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 10, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Is It Flu, COVID-19, or RSV? How to Navigate the New World of At-Home Testing
Before COVID-19, figuring out whether a sore throat, fever, and runny nose were caused by a cold, flu, or strep wasn’t a top priority. You either powered through, knowing you’d be miserable for a few days but would probably feel better soon or you visited the doctor’s office, urgent care, or emergency room where you might get a test to figure out which virus or bacteria was behind your misery, and maybe a prescription to treat it. But even doctors often don’t order tests, preferring instead to make diagnoses based on symptoms.
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During the pandemic, how...
Source: TIME: Health - September 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Antibiotics Destroy Memories?
Even in my earliest days of practicing medicine, I was never a big fan of prescribing antibiotics – except, of course, in cases of extreme or life-threatening infections.
Because even back then, I was concerned about the damage these drugs could cause to your gut.
That’s because trillions of microscopic bacteria – some that protect against certain diseases and some that can cause disease – live in your microbiome and exist in a delicate balance with each other.
The problem is that antibiotics can’t distinguish between so-called “good” bacteria and the “bad” ones causing the infection.
These drugs kill eve...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 19, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Source Type: news
Early Clean Intermittent Catheterization Recommended With Neurogenic Bladder
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 -- Early clean intermittent catheterization is recommended to reduce the incidence of recurrent febrile urinary tract infections (FUTIs) in children with neurogenic bladder (NB), according to a study published in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Urinary tract infections in men: Here's what to know
While urinary tract infections are more common in women, men can still get urinary tract infections. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, who often treats UTIs in men, explains the risk factors and when to see a doctor for treatment. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - September 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Venatorx Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Acceptance and Priority Review of New Drug Application for Cefepime-Taniborbactam to Treat Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI), including Pyelonephritis, in Adults
Cefepime-taniborbactam has also demonstrated in vitro activity against CDC Urgent and Serious Threat Pathogens carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase-producing... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Applications)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Applications - August 15, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Certain Tests for Pregnancy, Ovulation, UTIs Should Not Be Used, FDA Warns
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that consumers should not use certain pregnancy, ovulation, urine, urinary tract infection, and breast milk test kits over concerns that the tests may not be safe and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Pregnancy, ovulation and urinary tract infection tests are being recalled. Here's what you need to know
A series of tests for pregnancy, ketones, urinary issues and other health concerns have been recalled. (Photo: Hannes P Albert/picture alliance via Getty Images) (picture alliance via Getty Images) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging consumers to avoid certain consumer testing…#hannespalbert #fda #universalmeditechinc #umi #accdistribution #healthywiser #prestigebiotech #ginaposner #fountainvalley #yahoo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
