URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

This study tested if temocillin, an older antibiotic, works as well as carbapenem for treating urinary tract infections caused by resistant bacteria. 29 hospitalized adults with complicated UTIs were randomly assigned to receive either temocillin or carbapenem intravenously. The …

This small study tested whether an over-the-counter vaginal hygiene system could reduce recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in menopausal women. The idea is that menopause changes the vaginal bacteria, making infections more likely. Eight women used the system or a control,…

This study tested four different short antibiotic treatments for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in 1,000 adult women. The goal was to see which treatment best relieved symptoms within 7 days and cleared bacteria within 14 days. Participants received either a 2-day,…

This study tested a new oral drug, GSK3882347, for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women. It compared the new drug's safety and ability to clear the infection against a standard antibiotic, nitrofurantoin. The goal was to see if the new drug is safe and …

This study tested whether a supplement from cow's first milk (bovine colostrum) could prevent repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in 60 children. The goal was to see if this natural product, which contains immune-boosting substances, could be a safe alternative to antibiotics.…

This study looked at whether a special laser treatment inside the vagina can help women with symptoms like dryness, burning, pain during sex, and bladder problems. One hundred women received the treatment and reported how their symptoms changed. The goal was to see if the laser c…

This study tested an oral antibiotic called gepotidacin in 97 female participants aged 12 and older with uncomplicated urinary tract infections. The goal was to see if symptoms like pain and urgency improved within 24 hours. Results showed that most participants felt better quick…

This study followed over 18,000 Taiwanese adults 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 trac…

This study looked at 94 adults with both recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and kidney stones that were not causing blockages. Researchers wanted to see if surgically removing those stones would lower the number of future UTIs compared to just monitoring the stones. Patien…

This study tested a program where rural hospitals connect with infection experts through video calls to improve antibiotic use. The goal was to reduce unnecessary antibiotics and fight drug-resistant germs. Eight VA medical centers took part, and researchers measured how often an…

This study looked at 147 patients with kidney stones who had a positive urine culture before a minimally invasive surgery called mini-PCNL. All patients received antibiotics for 5-7 days, and researchers checked if a follow-up urine culture was needed to predict infections after …

This study examined 346 adults who had kidney stone surgery to see if changes in their urine test results before the operation could predict fever or serious infection afterward. Researchers tracked white blood cells and nitrite levels in urine samples taken at different times. T…

This study looked at 27 postmenopausal women with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) to understand why vaginal estrogen therapy prevents UTIs in only about half of them. Researchers examined changes in vaginal and bladder bacteria and immune responses before and after trea…

This study looked at whether treating gum disease could lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and reduce urinary tract infections in men with chronic prostatitis or recurrent UTIs. Sixty men with both gum disease and prostate/urinary issues were split into three groups: on…