News tagged with urinary infections


Could adaptable bacteria cause repeat urinary tract infections?

(HealthDay)—Women suffering from recurring urinary tract infections may carry a particularly hearty strain of E. coli bacteria that flourishes in both the gut and the bladder, and can migrate back and forth ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

ER visits for urinary tract infections add almost $4 billion a year in unnecessary costs

Giving patients better access to primary health care could save nearly $4 billion a year in unnecessary emergency room visits for a single common complaint – urinary tract infections – according to a study by the Vattikuti ...

Health created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nearly half of older women diagnosed with UTI not confirmed in urine culture

Older adults represent an important and growing demographic in emergency departments (ED) across the country, with urinary tract infections (UTIs) being one of the leading causes for ED visits. In fact, UTIs, which can progress ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Urinary tract infections 29 times more likely in schizophrenia relapse

Schizophrenia patients experiencing relapse are 29 times more likely than healthy individuals to have a urinary tract infection, researchers report.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Michigan hospitals national leaders in preventing common and costly urinary tract infections

Patients at Michigan hospitals are less likely to experience a urinary tract infection caused by a catheter than at other hospitals in the country, according to a new study by the University of Michigan.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

China, India travel boosts risk of antibiotic resistant cystitis

Experts have warned of the growing risk of travellers to India, China and South East Asia bringing home E.coli infections that are immune to treatment with a normal course of antibiotic tablets.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New study on UTIs suggests flagellin is key in stimulating body's natural defences

A new study by British scientists reveals that motile Escherichia coli isolates demonstrated significant activation of NF-κB signaling suggesting that flagellin plays a key role in up-regulating the host innate defences agains ...

Medical research created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study uncovers new cells in the urethra which may detect hazardous substances

A recent study conducted by a group of German scientists revealed the presence of a previously unknown cell in the urethra of mice. These chemosensory cholinergic brush cells are in close contact to sensory neurons that express ...

Medical research created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How much will I be charged? Study examines patient bills for top 10 visits to the emergency room

It's a basic, reasonable question: How much will this cost me? For patients in the emergency room, the answer all too often is a mystery.

Health created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Primary care doctors can make the wrong call

(HealthDay)—In one case documented in a new study, an elderly patient was misdiagnosed with bronchitis but actually had full-blown pneumonia and ended up being admitted to the hospital.

Health created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Health care-associated infections decreased in 2011

(HealthDay)—In 2011, decreases were noted for some health care-associated infections (HAIs), according to a report prepared by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research study: Whistle away the need for diapers

Western babies are potty trained later these days and need diapers until an average of three years of age. But even infants can be potty trained. A study by researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, ...

Health created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Expert warning: Resistance to antibiotics to be apocalyptic

(Medical Xpress)—The chief medical officer for Britain's Department of Health has issued a warning that resistance to bacteria is a more urgent threat to humanity than global warming, with bacteria becoming ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (36) | comments 40 | with audio podcast report

Estrogen fights urinary infection in mouse study

(Medical Xpress)—Estrogen levels drop dramatically in menopause, a time when the risk of urinary tract infections increases significantly.

Immunology created Jan 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Evidence discredits aggressive UTI testing in young children

(HealthDay)—Guidelines recommending aggressive testing of young children with fevers for urinary tract infections (UTIs) should be revisited given the lack of evidence and long-term justification, according ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0