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 ...
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May 09, 2013 |
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High doses of saw palmetto appear safe over 18 months
(HealthDay)—Extracts of saw palmetto berry used at doses of up to 960 mg daily appear to be safe over an 18-month period, according to a study published in the April issue of The Journal of Urology.
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Apr 29, 2013 |
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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 ...
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Apr 22, 2013 |
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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 ...
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