Urinary tract infection

Health

Steer clear of UTIs this summer

Dehydration brings lots of risks—including urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Jul 19, 2023

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New guidance for infection prevention in acute care settings

Five medical societies have published a set of recommendations for operationalizing strategies for infection prevention in acute care settings that account for conditions within the facility, including the culture and communications ...

Jul 12, 2023

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Neuroscience

Spinal-cord injury induces an immune deficiency in patients, study finds

Patients recovering from a severe spinal-cord injury can develop an immune deficiency that puts them at risk of developing life-threatening infections, according to a new study by researchers at The Ohio State University ...

Jun 30, 2023

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Medications

Clinical trial suggests shorter course antimicrobial therapy option for children with UTI

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, ...

Jun 30, 2023 report

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Dirty tea towels are breeding grounds for harmful bacteria. Here's how to clean them properly

Kitchens can harbor all sorts of germs and bacteria. These can arrive via humans, pets, uncooked food or even plants, meaning that a high proportion of foodborne infections are acquired directly within the home.

Jun 26, 2023

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Diabetes

FDA approves new drugs to treat type 2 diabetes in kids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved two drugs that have been used in adults with type 2 diabetes for years for use in children aged 10 and up.

Jun 21, 2023

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Pediatrics

1 in 6 parents say child reports tummy pain at least monthly but many haven't consulted with a doctor

Tummy aches are common among kids, with one in six parents in a new national poll saying their child experiences them at least once a month.

Jun 19, 2023

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Certain factors increase risk for UTIs after radical hysterectomies

Smoking and using a catheter for more than seven days postsurgery significantly increase the risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infections after radical hysterectomies for cervical cancer, according to a study published ...

Jun 6, 2023

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