Reusable catheters are a safe choice that could cut antibiotic use and NHS costs
Reusable catheters are just as safe for patients as single-use ones and do not increase the risk of urinary tract infections, a new study has found.
May 20, 2026
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Disease or Syndrome: Urinary Tract Infections
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Cranberry juice may boost UTI antibiotics
More than 400 million people experience a urinary tract infection every year, and some epidemiological studies estimate that more than half of all women will develop at least one in their lifetime. Most UTIs are caused by ...
May 4, 2026
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Bacteria-resistant coating on catheters reduces infection and need for antibiotics
A new study shares the results of a clinical trial into the use of a catheter coated with a bacteria-resistant material. The Camstent Coated Catheters feature a bacteria-resistant polymer coating developed by scientists at ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Rapid urine test identifies effective UTI antibiotics in about six hours
Patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that produces results within hours rather than days. Researchers at the University of Reading, working with ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Mobile clinics offer a practical way to improve health care access in maternity care deserts
Only three of the 14 counties in north-central Florida provide full access to obstetric care. Six have low access to care—meaning there are fewer than two hospitals offering obstetric care or birth centers per 10,000 births ...
Mar 14, 2026
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A human mini-bladder shows the culprit of recurrent infections
Researchers at EPFL, Heidelberg University and Roche have built a human mini-bladder to show how urine composition weakens bladder tissue, helping infections recur even after antibiotics. The work was led by John McKinney ...
Feb 24, 2026
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How urinary tract infections can trigger delirium and worsen dementia
Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose serious risks for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. ...
Feb 24, 2026
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Imaging too soon after pediatric UTI may trigger unnecessary follow-up tests
A new study from the Advocate Aurora Research Institute published in Hospital Pediatrics provides guidance for families and physicians caring for infants and young children hospitalized with a febrile urinary tract infection ...
Feb 22, 2026
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Smartphone-linked catheter sensor could spot UTIs sooner than lab cultures
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections, with catheter-associated UTIs accounting for more than half of infections contracted in hospitals. When detected early and accurately, UTIs are ...
Feb 20, 2026
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Is your diet causing UTIs? Here's how it may be at fault
UTIs can be painful, and they're not something people like to talk about. But they happen often, affecting an estimated 60% of women and 20% of men in their lifetimes.
Feb 9, 2026
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