URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

This study tested a new oral antibiotic, GSK3882347, in 140 women aged 18-70 with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). The goal was to see if the drug could safely clear the infection compared to a standard antibiotic, nitrofurantoin. Participants took the drug for 5 da…

This study looked at whether treating gum disease could help men with chronic prostate inflammation or repeat urinary tract infections. Sixty men with both gum disease and these conditions were split into three groups: one received deep cleaning, one got brushing instructions onl…

This study tested whether an over-the-counter vaginal hygiene system could reduce the number of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in menopausal women who get them often. The idea is that menopause changes the vaginal bacteria, making infections more likely. Eight women used the sys…

This study looked at 1,000 women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections to compare how well four different short antibiotic courses work. The treatments included a 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day regimen, or a single dose. Researchers checked if symptoms cleared up by day 7 and if ba…

This study tested if the antibiotic temocillin works as well as a stronger antibiotic (carbapenem) for treating urinary tract infections caused by resistant bacteria. 29 hospitalized adults took part. The goal was to see if both treatments could clear the infection and symptoms. …

This study tested whether a supplement made from bovine colostrum (the first milk from cows) can prevent repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. Sixty children with a history of recurrent UTIs took part. The goal was to see if this natural prebiotic could reduce the…

This study looked at whether a special laser treatment inside the vagina can help with common problems like dryness, burning, pain during sex, and bladder issues. About 100 women received the treatment and reported how they felt after. The goal was to see if symptoms improved, no…

This study tested an oral antibiotic called gepotidacin in 97 adolescent and adult women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). The goal was to see if it could quickly improve symptoms like pain and urgency within 24 hours. Results showed that most participants exper…

This study looked at whether giving antibiotics before placing a kidney tube (nephrostomy) in cancer patients with a blocked urinary tract reduces the chance of a urinary tract infection. Researchers reviewed records of 320 cancer patients who had this procedure. The goal was to …

This study looked at 147 people with kidney stones who had a positive urine culture before surgery. They were given antibiotics and then re-tested to see if a negative culture was needed to prevent infections after the procedure. The goal was to find out if waiting for a negative…

This study followed over 18,000 Taiwanese Buddhists to see if a vegetarian diet is linked to lower rates of chronic diseases like dementia, depression, heart disease, stroke, gout, cataracts, gallstones, and urinary tract infections. Researchers used health insurance records to t…

This study looked at 94 adults with both recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and kidney stones that were not causing blockages. Patients chose with their doctor whether to have the stones removed or just monitor them. The goal was to see if removing the stones would lower t…

This study examined 346 adults who had kidney stone surgery to see if changes in their urine white blood cells and nitrite levels before the operation could predict serious infections like fever or sepsis afterward. The goal was to find a faster, simpler way to identify high-risk…

This study looked at 27 postmenopausal women with frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) to understand why vaginal estrogen therapy works for only about half of them. Researchers examined changes in bacteria in the vagina and bladder, as well as immune responses, before and aft…

This study tested a program where rural hospitals connect with an infectious disease expert through video calls to improve antibiotic use. The goal was to reduce unnecessary antibiotics and fight drug-resistant infections. Eight VA medical centers participated, and the approach h…