Study unravels antibiotic resistance in MRSA ‘superbug’ infections
FINDINGSResearchers applied a new approach pioneered at UCLA to predict whichmethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA,infections willfail to respond toantibiotic treatment. By focusing on epigenetics — changes to gene expression that can’t be detected by standard DNA sequencing — the study examined how the immune system recognizes dangerous superbugs and works with antibiotics to clear them.BACKGROUNDThe Staphylococcus aureus bacterium can live harmlessly on a person’s skin and in their nose, occasionally causing mild infections that can be treated with standard antibiotics. When itentersthe bloodstre...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - March 3, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Many Women Getting Wrong Antibiotics to Treat a UTI: Study
MONDAY, March 1, 2021 -- If you ' ve gone to the doctor for a urinary tract infection (UTI), chances are that you ' ve been given the wrong antibiotic or a longer-than-necessary treatment plan.
That ' s even more likely if you live in a rural area,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 1, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Goodbye UTIs: Duke scientists develop vaccine strategy for urinary tract infections
(Duke University Medical Center) Duke researchers describe a new vaccination strategy that they think could re-program the body to fight off the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Recurring Urinary Tract Infections May Play A Role In Bladder Cancer
A recent study published in PLOS Pathogens has found that a DNA-damaging bacterial toxin called colibactin is produced in people with UTIs. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 28, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Source Type: news
Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Common for Women With UTIs
FRIDAY, Feb. 26, 2021 -- A considerable proportion of women with uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) have inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, and rural women are more likely to receive prescriptions with inappropriately long duration,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 26, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
What is a Lipschultz Ulcer?
Discussion
Acute genital ulcers (AGU) are much less common in sexually-naive women than sexually experienced or active women. The differential diagnosis of AGU is large. For sexually active women Herpes simplex virus is the most common cause. Sexually transmitted infections are also included in this differential. In addition to the pain, AGUs can cause distress for the patient and family as possible sexual abuse must be considered.
The differential diagnosis of AGU in non-sexually active women includes:
Aphthosis
Lipschutz ulcer
Idiopathic
Autoimmune or inflammatory diseases
Behcet disease
Bullous pemphigoid
Inflammato...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 8, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
What Causes Lethargy?
Discussion
Lethargy is a common word used to describe a person who is drowsy, sluggish, listless and apathetic. Concentration may be difficult and they may have problems doing simple tasks. Many people actual mean fatigue or lassitude or being more tired when they use the word. In medical terms, lethargy is usually used to describe patients who have some type of excessive tiredness and usually have mental status changes with decreased alertness or arousal. Patients and health care providers both usually qualify the term and give more description to better communicate what is implied when using the term. This is true of man...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 25, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Infection-related complications after common infection in association with new antibiotic prescribing in primary care: retrospective cohort study using linked electronic health records, BMJ Open
UK study concluded that a practice with 10.4% higher antibiotic prescribing was associated with 5.7% lower rate of infection-related admissions with largest associations in hospital admissions for lower respiratory tract infection (16.1%) and urinary tract infection (14.7%). (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - January 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A syndrome-based approach to antimicrobial stewardship in an Arizona skilled nursing facilityMoving the needle through quality improvement. American journal of infection control 48(12): 1537-1539
In 2015, an intervention to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for suspect urinary tract infection (UTI) was implemented in an Arizona skilled nursing facility. • Intervention included use of a 48[HYPHEN]hour enhanced observation protocol instead of urine culturing in low infection likelihood scenarios (eg, confusion without localizing signs of infection) and monthly feedback to providers on culturing and prescribing patterns. • In the 2 years following implementation of the intervention, antibiotic prescribing for suspect UTIs decreased by 85%, and C. difficile incidence by 86%, with no associated urosepsis eve...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - January 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Do You Know if You Have a Urinary Tract Infection?
Title: How Do You Know if You Have a Urinary Tract Infection?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/11/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/11/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General - January 11, 2021 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Can You Die From A UTI? Pay Attention To These Symptoms.
Actor Tanya Roberts reportedly died from complications of a urinary tract infection. Here's what to know. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 6, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is a Urinary Tract Infection UTI Contagious
Is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Contagious? (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - December 10, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Evidence of Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common and costly cause of morbidity. International research shows practice does not align with Infectious Disease Society Association guidelines, with prescribing concordance rates near 40%. This multidisciplinary quality improvement project evaluated the effectiveness of an evidence-based UTI diagnostic and treatment algorithm and provider education to improve prescribing concordance. After implementation of diagnostic and treatment algorithms and provider education prescribing concordance and antimicrobial stewardship as well as provider confidence was significantly improved. • Ur...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - November 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New research reveals Australia's multi-billion dollar superbug crisis
(University of Technology Sydney) Analysis by national consortium, OUTBREAK, highlights how urinary tract infections (UTIs) are becoming more persistent and harder to treat, resulting in more people being admitted to hospital where they require longer stays and more costly medicines. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 17, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
What Distinguishes Childhood Masturbation from Other Potential Diagnostic Entities?
Discussion
“Childhood masturbation (CM) is defined as self-stimulation of the genitalia in a prepubescent child.” CM is normal sexual behavior and can be noted at all ages including infancy. It becomes very common after puberty. It is one of the most common sexual behaviors. CM can resemble the same adult masturbatory activity including flushing, sweating, muscular contracting and breath holding or tachypnea. However in younger children these changes are not recognized, are interpreted differently or infants and young children may also have different activities. “…(1)stereotyped posturing of the low...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - November 16, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
