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    Science news »  Nov 19, 2009
    The agency did not recommend countries set limits on how many children people should have, but said: "Women with access to reproductive health services . Conservationists searching for one of the world's most endangered crocodile species say they have found dozens of the reptiles lounging in plain sight at a wildlife rescue center in Cambodia.DNA taken from 69 crocodiles housed in the moats of the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center showed nearly 50 percent were Siamese crocodiles, which until... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes  Nov 17, 2009
    Urinary tract infections. Grass allergies. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)

    Dementia patient care criticised  Nov 17, 2009
    For urinary tract infections more than half (53%) stayed two weeks or more. Nearly half of the carers (47%) said being in hospital had a significantly negative effect on the general physical health of the person with dementia. (BBC News -- UK)

    MCG clinic opens at Walmart in Evans  Nov 17, 2009
    The clinic staff will provide care for common health ailments treatable without urgent or emergency care for anyone 18 months and older, including sore throats; sinus, upper respiratory and urinary tract infections; earaches; seasonal allergies; colds; acute bronchitis; cold sores; the flu; nausea; and strep throat. Dr. Lucy Marion, dean of the MCG School of Nursing, said the "convenience care clinic" is needed for people suffering from nonurgent conditions, especially after hours and on... (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Health Tip: What Causes Urinary Tract Infections in Women?  Nov 14, 2009
    Health Tip: What Causes Urinary Tract Infections in Women ... Health Tip: What Causes Urinary Tract Infections in Women ... The National Women's Health Information Center lists these common causes of urinary tract infections in women. (MEDLINEplus)

    Murphy defends his 'No' vote on healthcare reform bill (760)  Nov 10, 2009
    Good god, they just came out with a vaccine now supposedly to prevent URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS. Where is common sense. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    MRSA 'not the only threat to NHS'  Nov 10, 2009
    THE OTHER THREATS E. coli Pneumonia Surgical site infections Urinary tract infections Gastrointestinal infections Skin infections ... It also highlighted surgical site infections, which were twice as common as bloodstream infections, and respiratory and urinary tract infections, which were three times as common. (BBC News -- UK)

    Seniors can enjoy sex into their 80s  Nov 7, 2009
    Urinary tract infections seem to be a key player in causing several of the problems both women and men experience with their sex lives, based on the study. Women seem to have more problems than men with sex, because of their tendency to have more urinary tract infections as well as STDs or sexually transmitted diseases. (India Times, India)

    Wesley Morris is hung up on secondhand cellphone chatter  Nov 6, 2009
    What I m then listening to varies from caller to caller: leveraged buyouts, lazy nannies, urinary tract infections, Cameron Diaz winked at me. Often these people are already there, in line, and usually the line doesn t move. (Boston Globe)

    Some Antibiotics May Increase Birth Defects  Nov 4, 2009
    Some of the antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections during pregnancy may increase the risk of several birth defects if a woman uses them early in pregnancy, a new study in the Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine shows. Researchers found an increased risk for two classes of antibiotics: sulfonamide (example: Bactrim) and nitrofurantoins (example: Macrobid). (Newsmax)

    Urinary Tract Infections  Oct 25, 2009
    Symptoms and Treatment. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of one or more organs in the urinary system. (Suite101.com)

    Review: No E. coli after all  Oct 16, 2009
    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, E. coli is classified as a large and diverse group of bacteria with most strains being harmless, but some can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia. While there were concerns the notice could have been lifted earlier if the tests had been submitted over the Labor Day weekend, Hudson said she learned in the review process that the city could have sent samples sooner. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Green spaces 'improve health'  Oct 16, 2009
    DISEASES THAT BENEFIT MOST FROM GREEN SPACES Coronary heart disease Neck, shoulder, back, wrist and hand complaints Depression and anxiety Diabetes Respiratory infections and asthma Migraine and vertigo Stomach bugs and urinary tract infections Unexplained physical symptoms. And the annual rates for 24 diseases in 7 different categories were calculated. (BBC News -- Health)

    Old, needy cat nudges his way into the heart  Oct 15, 2009
    The poor thing has lived through multiple urinary tract infections, a rampant infection that threatened to claim his existing eye, an enormous, fast-growing, noncancerous tumor which rendered his front right leg limp and useless, and a series of sarcomas that have been surgically removed. As we were told when the first sarcoma appeared two years ago, it would be a matter of time. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Battered Women's Ills Go Beyond Bruises  Oct 14, 2009
    The diseases, many of which aren't traditionally connected with violence, include abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, acid reflux, urinary tract infections and menstrual disorders. "Roughly half of the diagnoses we examined were more common in abused women than in other women," study author Amy Bonomi, an associate professor of human development and family science at Ohio State University, in a school news release. (MEDLINEplus)

    India Health Today ” Feel better the natural way  Oct 14, 2009
    Acupressure (which is older than acupuncture) works for all kinds of things -- from migraines to urinary tract infections, to high blood pressure and joint pain. As he taped a small seed to my finger to hold pressure on the place where the instrument had left an impression, I realized that the pain that had plagued my right knee all day was gone. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Acorda Shares Plunge on Negative FDA Review  Oct 10, 2009
    The agency will ask its panel Wednesday whether the drug's benefits outweigh its side effects, including both seizures and urinary tract infections. The FDA is not required to follow the group's advice, though it usually does. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Phillips' incest claim draws attention to taboo  Oct 4, 2009
    A sexual assault victim could suffer physical effects of the crime such as sexually transmitted infections, genital trauma and urinary tract infections. They could also experience many mental health effects: social withdrawal, isolation, post-traumatic stress disorder and regressive behavior such as bedwetting and thumb sucking. (CNN)

    Hospital mortality rates down, re-admissions up  Oct 1, 2009
    Somerset Hospital had significantly lower than expected readmission rates in multiple categories. Re-admissions can be for any reason, including complications or infections. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Vaccine To Prevent Urinary Tract Infections Shows Early Promise  Sep 20, 2009
    19, 2009) University of Michigan (U-M) scientists have made an important step toward what could become the first vaccine in the U.S. to prevent urinary tract infections, if the robust immunity achieved in mice can be reproduced in humans ... Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect 53 percent of women and 14 percent of men at least once in their lives ... D., screened 5,379 possible bacterial proteins and identified three strong candidates to use in a vaccine to prime the body to fight E. coli,... (Science Daily)

    Circumcision stance being reconsidered  Sep 13, 2009
    He also tells them that circumcision helps prevent urinary tract infections in baby boys and can help prevent some sexually transmitted diseases. He notes that there can be bleeding and infections after the surgery, which takes about five to 10 minutes, and, very rarely, damage to the penis that requires plastic surgery. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Patients taking Tysabri report improvement in physical and psychological well-being over time  Sep 12, 2009
    Common adverse events reported in TYSABRI-treated MS patients include headache, fatigue, infusion reactions, urinary tract infections, joint and limb pain and rash. TYSABRI is co-marketed by Biogen Idec Inc. and Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. For more information about TYSABRI, please visit , or , or call 1-800-456-2255. (EurekAlert!)

    Calixa Therapeutics to Make Multiple Presentations on CXA-101 and CXA-101/tazobactam at the 49th Annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy  Sep 12, 2009
    CXA-101 is a potent, intravenously administered, anti-pseudomonal cephalosporin currently in Phase 2 study for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections. Calixa recently initiated a Phase 1 study in healthy subjects for a second product, CXA-101/tazobactam. (PR Newswire)

    Novexel Presents 16 Posters and one Slide Presentation at the 49th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) Meeting in San Francisco  Sep 11, 2009
    - NXL104, Novexel's broad spectrum non-beta-lactam class A and C beta-lactamase inhibitor which, in combination with the cephalosporin antibiotic ceftazidime, is currently in two Phase II trials for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) and complicated intra abdominal infections(cIAIs). NXL103 NXL103 is the subject of 6 posters. (PR Newswire)

    Study: Retail health clinics as good as doctors office  Sep 5, 2009
    To track the quality of care, the researchers studied outcomes for three routine illnesses middle ear infections; pharyngitis, or a sore throat caused by inflammation of the pharynx; and urinary tract infections for 2,100 patients each at doctors offices, urgent care centers, hospital emergency rooms and MinuteClinic retail clinics in Minnesota. They recorded no significant differences in patient outcomes except in emergency departments, where prescription costs were higher and... (MSNBC -- Health)

    Sore Throat on Aisle 4: Retail Clinics Match Quality of Doctor's Office  Sep 2, 2009
    The quality of care for treating three common acute afflictions , and urinary tract infections was just as good at retail clinics as at and urgent care centers, and better than (ERs), when checked against standard clinical treatment guidelines. The findings about the nurse-only clinics were no surprise to Mehrotra, who cites previous studies showing no difference between given by physicians as opposed to nurse practitioners. (Scientific American)

    Ferret Diseases, Cancers, and Gene...  Sep 2, 2009
    Urinary tract infections can also effect ferrets. Swollen vulvas or prostates, due to adrenal disease, are a common cause of these infections, as Dr. Brown explains. (Suite101.com)

    Retail Medical Clinics Offer Quality Care  Sep 2, 2009
    Writing in the Sept. 1 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, study author Dr. Ateev Mehrotra said that retail clinics -- which are typically staffed by nurse practitioners and found in drug stores and other retail chain stores such as Target and Wal-Mart -- provide a good standard of care for sore throat, ear infections and urinary tract infections. Mehrotra is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a policy analyst at Rand Health. (MEDLINEplus)

    Dr. Marc Nelson to the Black Rock Desert - stat  Sep 1, 2009
    5 for all other conditions (insect bites, burns, lacerations, allergies, abdominal pain and urinary tract infections, etc. . (San Francisco Chronicle)

    MinuteClinic Says Rand Corporation Study in Annals of Internal Medicine Study on Quality, Affordable Care at Retail Clinics Affirms Internal Information  Sep 1, 2009
    In the Rand study researchers reviewed the experiences of 2,100 patients treated in clinics in Minnesota in 2005 and 2006 for middle ear infections, sore throats or urinary tract infections. The quality of medical care was judged using 14 indicators of quality and whether patients received seven preventative care services during the initial and additional visits over three months in doctors' offices, urgent care centers and hospital emergency departments. (PR Newswire)

    CDC should recommend routine circumcision  Aug 31, 2009
    Observational studies have also shown that circumcised men have lower rates of other sexually transmitted diseases (like herpes and syphilis), cancer of the penis and urinary tract infections. What's the problem, again. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    Warner Chilcott buying P&G drug business for $3.1B  Aug 26, 2009
    It also sells skin products such as acne treatment Doryx, Pyridium for pain from urinary tract infections, Moisturel skin cleansers and therapeutic creams, Taclonex ointment for psoriasis and Sarafem for severe physical and emotional problems linked to the menstrual cycle. Warner Chilcott said it is borrowing the entire $3. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    Using Cranberry Juice To Combat Urinary Tract Infections 'Inconclusive'  Aug 26, 2009
    Using Cranberry Juice To Combat Urinary Tract Infections 'Inconclusive ... Using Cranberry Juice To Combat Urinary Tract Infections 'Inconclusive ... 25, 2009) Current clinical evidence for using cranberry juice to combat urinary tract infections is 'unsatisfactory and inconclusive', according to Raul Raz. (Science Daily)

    Taking the pee? Cranberry juice fails to cut it  Aug 25, 2009
    Current clinical evidence for using cranberry juice to combat urinary tract infections is 'unsatisfactory and inconclusive', according to Raul Raz ... Cranberry juice and related products have been touted as a simple solution for urinary tract infections, but Raul Raz, a member of F1000 Medicine, finds little to support this claim ... Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common complaint. (EurekAlert!)

    Your Grandmothers Birth Control Might Actually Work  Aug 22, 2009
    My partner never liked condoms, and diaphragms make me vulnerable to urinary tract infections. Since I didnt like the idea of an invasive vaginal procedure, an IUD was out, too. (Slate)

    Unlocking the secret of the bladder's bouncers  Aug 21, 2009
    Durham, N.C. Researchers at Duke University Medical Center may have a new way to stop and even prevent the urinary tract infections (UTIs) that plague more than a third of all adults, some of them repeatedly. The researchers have discovered how cells within the bladder are able to sense the presence of E. coli bacteria hiding within compartments in the bladder's own cells. (EurekAlert!)

    UTSA biology researchers demystify elusive war zone bacterium  Aug 17, 2009
    Signs may include urinary tract infections and respiratory infections post-surgery, pneumonia following health care treatment, bacteria in the blood, deep wound infections, bone and bone marrow infections, or skin and soft-tissue infection. A year ago, very little was known about A. baumannii. (EurekAlert!)

    Choosing Safe and Green Bath and Bo...  Aug 14, 2009
    Bath products can also cause urinary tract infections. Parfum in Products Marketed for Children. (Suite101.com)

    Gertie a gold digger?  Aug 7, 2009
    He has macular degeneration, deafness, chronic urinary tract infections and incontinence. He recently had two hip replacements. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Koala rescued from fire faces dangerous surgery  Aug 7, 2009
    The disease can cause infertility, urinary tract infections and blindness and can be life-threatening. Sam will undergo surgery today and the prognosis for surviving the operation is not good, Elkhorne said. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Koala Made Famous in Fire Rescue to Have Risky Surgery  Aug 6, 2009
    The disease can cause infertility, urinary tract infections and blindness and can be life-threatening. Sam will undergo surgery on Thursday and the prognosis for surviving the operation is not good, Elkhorne said. (Fox News)

    Iconic rescued koala faces risky surgery  Aug 6, 2009
    The disease can cause infertility, urinary tract infections and blindness and can be life-threatening. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)

    City Park closed  Aug 5, 2009
    Some kinds of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses. Symptoms usually start three to four days after you come into contact with the germ. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)

    Berry season has cooks singing the blues  Jul 29, 2009
    Research shows that blueberries contain natural antioxidant compounds that help our bodies stay healthy and may help prevent age-related diseases, including Alzheimer's, urinary tract infections, cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer. With that in mind, the Conns say some customers come back repeatedly during the season to fill their freezers because they eat a cup of blueberries religiously, every day, year-round. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Retrospective analysis of nosocomial infections in the intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital in China during 2003 and 2007  Jul 26, 2009
    4%), followed by urinary tract infections (UTI, 15. 9%), bloodstream (BSI, 5. (BioMed Central)

    IRIS to Release Second Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on July 30, 2009  Jul 25, 2009
    The Company is expanding its core imaging and morphology expertise into related markets and is developing applications in hematology and urinary tract infections. In addition, the Company is developing molecular diagnostic tests based on its Nucleic Acid Detection Immunoassay, or NADiA(r), platform, with applications in oncology and infectious disease. (Primezone Releases)

    Daily potassium citrate wards off kidney stones in seizure patients on high-fat diet  Jul 22, 2009
    Although rarely serious, kidney stones can cause significant pain, along with kidney and urinary tract infections, and may require surgery. . (EurekAlert!)

    American Hygiene Habits Getting Worse: International Study Reveals More Illness-Causing Germs Than Ever in American Kitchens  Jul 15, 2009
    This is only a 5 percent improvement over 2008, when 75 percent failed the hygiene test -- concerning because analysis of the new swabs revealed that U.S. sponges harbored E. coli, which can cause urinary tract infections and diarrhea. Kitchen cloths and sponges proved, once again, to be the germiest item in the home, which only 20 percent of homeowners predicted. (PR Newswire)

    NUTRITION WISE: Size of a drink based on alcohol content  Jul 15, 2009
    Q: Does drinking cranberry juice help prevent urinary tract infections ... While more research is needed, most experts acknowledge that cranberry juice may help prevent urinary tract infections, mainly in women who develop them repeatedly ... Research does not currently support a role for cranberries in the treatment of pre-existing urinary tract infections. (North County Times)

    HHS Secretary Sebelius Highlights Michigan's MHA Keystone Center in Inaugural Health Care 'Success Story' Report  Jul 14, 2009
    Catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Hand hygiene. (PR Newswire)

    The Health Benefits of Cranberries  Jul 10, 2009
    Cranberries: Mother Nature`s Cure for Urinary Tract Infections ... They have been proven to effectively cure painful urinary tract infections in women of all ages. (Suite101.com)

    Click to read: Retail Clinic Route Best Low-Cost Care?  Jul 7, 2009
    Ashton said clinics like these usually offer very basic evaluation and treatment for minor health issues such as urinary tract infections, throat or ear infections, or minor skin infections. These clinics, she said, are meant ot treat minor ailments. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    • Jury still out on female hormone-replacement therapy  Jul 3, 2009
    To provide related information, I am sending you copies of my Health Reports "Alzheimer's Disease" and "Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections." Other readers who would like copies should send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a check or money order for 2 per report to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure mention the title(s). (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    A Living Antibiotic, Anyone?  Jul 2, 2009
    Gram negative infections are the cause of a range of human infectious diseases, ranging from typhoid (Salmonella typhi), dysentery (Klebsiella, Proteus, E.coli, Granuloma ) eye infections (Pseudomonas aeruginosa), respiratory and urinary tract infections (Serratia marcescens), to plague (Yersinia pestis), acidity and stomach cancers (Helicobacter pyroli) Resistance to common antibiotics is fast developing in these species. This is worrisome as the bugs seem to alter themselves and gain... (Suite101.com)

    Biogen to Pay Up to $510 Million for Rights to Acorda MS Pill Outside U.S  Jul 2, 2009
    The most common side effects with Fampridine, compared with placebo, were urinary tract infections, falls, insomnia, headache, dizziness, nausea, and upper respiratory infections, the study found. Irelands biggest drugmaker, will manufacture Fampridine SR and receive royalties under a prior licensing agreement with Acorda. (Bloomberg)

    Bacterial Biofilms Cities of Slim...  Jun 22, 2009
    Biofilms have been implicated in such common problems as urinary tract infections, catheter infections, middle ear infections, formation of dental plaque and gingivitis, and coating contact lenses. Biofilms can also be formed on the inert surfaces of implanted devices such as catheters, prosthetic cardiac valves, joint prostheses, and intrauterine devices. (Suite101.com)

    Fact or Fiction? You Must Drink 8 Glasses of Water Daily  Jun 5, 2009
    Valtin says that for people who have specific health concerns, such as kidney stones or a tendency to develop urinary tract infections, drinking lots of water can be beneficial. But after an extensive search in 2002 for the origins of what is commonly referred to as the "8 x 8" guideline and a review of associated health claims, he that healthy individuals need to consume large quantities of water. (Scientific American)

    Tiny blueberries loaded with powerful antioxidants  May 31, 2009
    In addition, blueberries also might have the ability to lower risk for diseases such as cancer (especially colon, breast and lung), cardiovascular disease, urinary tract infections, ease arthritis pain and even slow the aging process. Besides their multiple health benefits, blueberries are packed with great taste and nutritional value. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Milton Miracle Kids to take part in CMN Celebration  May 30, 2009
    According to the Janet Weis Children s Hospital Web site, Jayce battled a number of complications at birth, including respiratory distress, apnea of prematurity, anemia, blood and urinary tract infections and an inflammation of the intestinal lining. Sherri said she s happy her son is now doing so well. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)

    Managing multiple sclerosis  May 27, 2009
    Vitamin C may be beneficial as itcan reduce the risk of urinary tract infections which MS sufferers are more prone to. Vitamin D helps maintain bone density which may be low in MS sufferers as it is a side effect of the steroids prescribed, and would reduce the risk of osteoporosis. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Important Clue Found To Help Identify Common Cause Of Kidney Failure In Children  May 22, 2009
    ScienceDaily (May 21, 2009) Researchers are zeroing in on the genetic abnormalities predisposing to vesicoureteric reflux (VUR), one of the most common causes of urinary tract infections and kidney failure in children, reports a new study ... If VUR persists, it can lead to repeated urinary tract infections and kidney failure. (Science Daily)

    Novexel to Present Four Posters at the 19th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in Helsinki  May 18, 2009
    Novexel is currently conducting two Phase II clinical trials in patients with complicated urinary tract infections and complicated intra-abdominal infections with NXL104 in combination with ceftazidime. The poster provides in vitro data showing that a ceftazidime/NXL104 combination is rapidly bactericidal against a range of beta-lactamase-producing strains of Enterobacteriaceae, including E. coli, and Klebsiella. (PR Newswire)

    JCH hosts diabetes support group  May 15, 2009
    Many things, including multiple urinary tract infections, bladder surgery, kidney or bladder stones and nerve damage can cause urinary problems ... Other urologic symptoms of diabetes include frequent urinary tract infections, poor bladder sensation, prostate infections and an inability to fully empty the bladder. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)

    UCB's CIMZIA(R) (certolizumab pegol) Approved by the U.S. FDA for Adult Patients Suffering From Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis  May 14, 2009
    The most commonly occurring adverse events were upper respiratory tract infections, rash and urinary tract infections. A pooled analysis of the safety data show there was a low incidence of injection site pain (<2%) and a low level of discontinuations due to adverse events (5%). (PR Newswire)

    Predominant Risk Factors For First Urinary Tract Infections In College-aged Women  May 5, 2009
    ScienceDaily (May 4, 2009) Increased sexual activity and alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs), and college-aged women experiencing urinary frequency or urgency should seek medical care to treat what may be their first urinary tract infection (UTI), according to new research presented at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA). See also. (Science Daily)

    Diabetes and Sexual Side Effects  May 3, 2009
    Frequent vaginal and urinary tract infections. Excess sugar that spills into the urine provides a ready food source for yeast and bacteria that causes chronic infections. (Suite101.com)

    Cranberry Glaze for all Seasons  May 2, 2009
    This ability to block bacteria, especially those associated with urinary tract infections, inhibit bacteria from attaching to the urinary tract wall, and may aid in stopping the bacteria associated with stomach ulcers and gum disease. What are antioxidants. (Suite101.com)

    Obesity Associated With Higher Risk For Urinary Tract Infections  May 2, 2009
    "Patients with elevated body mass index should be vigilant about urologic health because even the most simple of urinary tract infections can be deadly if left untreated." ... 26, 2009) Increased sexual activity and alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of developing urinary tract infections, and college-aged women experiencing urinary frequency or urgency. (Science Daily)

    Ten top superfoods  May 1, 2009
    Reduces the risk of urinary tract infections. Helps prevent cancer. (iAfrica.com)

    New outcomes study reports TYSABRI patients show overall improvement in cognition and quality of life, with lower levels of fatigue  Apr 30, 2009
    Common adverse events reported in TYSABRI-treated MS patients include headache, fatigue, infusion reactions, urinary tract infections, joint and limb pain and rash. Other common adverse events reported in TYSABRI-treated CD patients include respiratory tract infections and nausea. (EurekAlert!)

    Why Has my Cat Stopped Using the Li...  Apr 15, 2009
    Your cat could also be suffering from other ailments, such as urinary tract infections, crystals, loss of bladder control, or kidney problems. If you suspect that this could be the case, visit a veterinarian immediately. (Suite101.com)

    Clinic care free for jobless  Apr 4, 2009
    Quest Diagnostics will partner with the program and offer free tests for strep throat and urinary tract infections. Not included are checkups, vaccinations or other injections, which are part of the clinics' wellness services. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    MEDai Launches Patient-Specific Early Warning System for Hospitals  Apr 3, 2009
    Known as "never events," these conditions include catheter- and vascular- associated urinary tract infections, decubitus ulcers and mediastinitis after coronary artery bypass graft. Such infections and complications are costly to both hospitals and patients. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Walgreens To Offer Free Care To Uninsured  Apr 2, 2009
    Medical lab operator Quest Diagnostics is participating in the program by offering free tests for step throat and urinary tract infections. Walgreens bought the Take Care clinics in May 2007. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Take Care Health:Free services for jobless  Apr 1, 2009
    Those services include treatments for respiratory Illnesses, such as colds, sinus infections, bronchitis and strep throat; skin conditions, such as dry skin, poison ivy, and minor skin infections and burns; and other common conditions including seasonal allergies, urinary tract infections and pink eye. Take Care Health operates 11 clinics in the Philadelphia region. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Miami infant deaths may be linked to common bacteria  Mar 28, 2009
    Complications could result in pneumonia, urinary tract infections or blood infections. Death from infections caused by the bacteria are relatively rare, but not unheard of. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Eradicating Hospital Acquired Infec...  Mar 24, 2009
    Approximately 6% of hospitalizations result in Methicillin-Resistance Staphylococcus Areus (MRSA), 14% result in blood stream infections, and 32% result in urinary tract infections ... According to Dr. Najafi, chlorine based compounds are also being developed for blood stream infections and urinary tract infections (UTI). (Suite101.com)

    Penn medicine draws road map for elimination of central line-associated bloodstream infections  Mar 22, 2009
    He notes that the hospital system has used this model to attack other hospital-acquired infections such as ventilator-associated pneumonias and catheter-associated urinary tract infections. More recently, several HUP units implemented the Toyota Production System, which applies processes honed in the auto manufacturing industry to reduce variation in practice and to streamline and improve hospital care. (EurekAlert!)

    How Cranberry Products Prevent Urinary Tract Infections  Mar 13, 2009
    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) burden the healthcare system with more than 2 billion in treatment costs each year and are a common problem in patients with a urinary catheter in place ... Drinking cranberry juice on a regular basis may help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in some women, according ... (July 25, 2008) People have long consumed cranberry juice to ward off urinary tract infections, though the exact nature of its action has not been clear. (Science Daily)

    DCH revenue falls short of budget  Mar 13, 2009
    DCH's Quality Director participated in IHA education on the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's initiatives for the prevention of urinary tract infections and surgical safety. Dr. Steven Quam, an anesthesiologist from Metro Anesthesia, held his first pain clinic at DCH in the Specialty Clinic area Feb. 12. (Dallas County News, IA)

    New research reveals how cranberry products prevent urinary tract infections  Mar 10, 2009
    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) burden the healthcare system with more than $2 billion in treatment costs each year and are a common problem in patients with a urinary catheter in place. Adhesion of E. coli bacteria to cells lining the urinary tract is the first step in the development of a UTI. Chemicals found in cranberry products called proanthocyanidins (PACs) prevent E. coli, which is the cause of about 85% of UTIs and 90% of cases of acute pyelonephritis, from adhering to these urinary... (EurekAlert!)

    Early Switch From IV To Oral Meds Is Effective For Children With Acute Bone Infection, Study Suggests  Feb 23, 2009
    19, 2007) Although doctors routinely use IV antibiotics to cure patients with severe urinary tract infections, a new review suggests that oral antibiotics work just as well -- from treating acute symptoms to. (Dec. (Science Daily)

    Gram-negative bacteria are drug-resistant superbugs to watch out for  Feb 23, 2009
    One thing we have seen is a number of urinary tract infections in women caused by one of these bad bugs; the key is that the women have never been in the hospital, not gotten antibiotics. CNN: Why haven't we heard about this much until now. (CNN)

    Thieving bacteria steal iron from us  Feb 22, 2009
    WASHINGTON: Bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) make more tools for stealing from their host than friendly versions of the same bacteria found in the gut, according to the latest research. The tools, compounds called siderophores, allow the bad bacteria to steal iron from their hosts, making it easier for the bacteria to survive and reproduce. (Times of India)

    Bacteria In Urinary Tract Infections Caught Making Burglar's Tools  Feb 21, 2009
    20, 2009) Bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) make more tools for stealing from their host than friendly versions of the same bacteria found in the gut, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Washington have found ... The beaker in the foreground contains strains of bacteria linked to urinary tract infections, while the background beaker holds more benign strains of bacteria isolated from the gut ... (July 25, 2008) People have... (Science Daily)


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