URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

This completed study tested whether an over-the-counter vaginal care system (Flourish HEC) could lower the number of urinary tract infections in menopausal women who get them often. The idea is that the gel helps restore a healthy vaginal microbiome, which may protect against UTI…

This study tested whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (washed microbiota transplantation) could help people who get frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Thirty adults with recurrent UTIs received the treatment through a tube into the gut. Researchers tracked how many …

This study looked at whether deep cleaning of the gums (non-surgical periodontal therapy) could reduce prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and urinary tract infections in men with both gum disease and chronic prostatitis or recurrent UTIs. Sixty men were split into three group…

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 and cleared the bacteria. Participants received either a 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day antibiot…

This study tested a new antibiotic called GSK3882347 in 140 women with simple urinary tract infections (UTIs). The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can kill the bacteria causing the infection. Participants took the drug for 5 days, and researchers checked how well it worke…

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 94 adults with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) who also had kidney stones that weren't causing blockages or symptoms. Researchers tracked whether surgically removing those stones reduced future UTIs compared to just monitoring them. The goal is to h…

This completed 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 re…

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

This study looked at whether giving antibiotics before a kidney drainage procedure (called percutaneous nephrostomy) prevents urinary tract infections in cancer patients whose urinary tract is blocked by a tumor. Researchers reviewed records of 320 cancer patients who had the pro…

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 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 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…