Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Urinary Tract Infection in Children Oct 29, 2009
Approximately one third of children who have a urinary tract infection the most frequent serious bacterial infection in young febrile children have vesicoureteral reflux, a congenital condition in which the urine flow is retrograde from the bladder toward the kidneys during micturition. Data from observational studies and animal models support the hypothesis that children with vesicoureteral reflux who have urinary tract infection are at increased risk for renal scarring. (New England Journal of Medicine)
* CDC may fine schools over flu Oct 29, 2009
During her hospital stay, however, she was diagnosed with kidney stones and developed urinary tract infection, which led to bacterial septicemia and a fungal infection. She later tested positive for the A(H1N1) virus, contracted pneumonia and died. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bladder Problems May Often Be Related to Mental Health Oct 27, 2009
Sexual trauma also associated with women's urinary tract symptoms, survey finds ... FRIDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Psychiatric disorders and sexual trauma in women increase the risk of lower urinary tract symptoms, such as incontinence and overactive bladder, a new study finds ... U.S. researchers analyzed the answers in two questionnaires -- the Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 -- completed by 121 female veterans referred to a specialized urology... (MEDLINEplus)
Hill Country Mission for Health copes with growing medical needs (149) Oct 26, 2009
A typical patient will say, I just visited the ER for a urinary tract infection, Claire said. And in the emergency room they discover that they also have diabetes. (Boerne Star, TX)
Indians opt to go with Acta as manager Oct 26, 2009
Quinn barely hung on, finishing tied for 46th in the event after spending Saturday night in the hospital because of a urinary tract infection. Miscellany Kirwa, Kenyans dominate in Frankfurt Gilbert Kirwa shattered the course record in leading a Kenyan sweep at the Frankfurt Marathon. (Boston Globe)
Urinary Tract Infections Oct 25, 2009
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of one or more organs in the urinary system ... A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of any of the organs in the urinary system ... Escherichia coli normally live in the intestinal system, but can move directly from the anus to the urethra and into the urinary tract. (Suite101.com)
Fetal Study Highlights Impact Of Stress On Male Fertility Oct 23, 2009
These include cryptorchidism, when the testes fail to drop, and hypospadias, when the urinary tract is wrongly aligned. The conditions are the most common birth defects in male babies. (Science Daily)
These Sex Excuses Don't Fly Oct 23, 2009
You have an active sexually transmitted disease, urinary tract infection, vaginal infection, mononucleosis, strep throat, etc. You don t have condom. (Fox News)
Psychiatric disorders and sexual trauma are associated with lower urinary tract symptoms Oct 20, 2009
New York, NY, October 20, 2009 Depression, anxiety disorders and sexual trauma have all been implicated as risk factors in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as incontinence and overactive bladder ... Two questionnaires, the Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7, were administered to 121 women referred to a specialized urology clinic for evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms ... Women referred for evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms had... (EurekAlert!)
IRIS to Release Third Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast On October 27, 2009 Oct 17, 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)
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)
Medications that block folic acid in pregnancy double risk of congenital malformations in fetus Oct 14, 2009
"After studying the data, we concluded that first trimester exposure to folic acid antagonists is associated with increased risk for neural tube, cardiovascular and urinary tract defects," according to the pediatrician and clinical pharmacologist, principal investigator Dr. Rafael Gorodischer, professor emeritus at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Healthcare professionals now encourage women to take folic acid supplements or eat food fortified with folic acid if they are planning to get... (EurekAlert!)
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)
Federal stimulus spending in Chelmsford Oct 10, 2009
Award Description Phoenix Science and Technology Inc., was awarded a $10,320 grant from the National Institute of Health toward the development of a new sparker electrode for improved electrohydraulic lithotripsy, a widely available and less expensive treatment of stones in the urinary tract. In electrohydraulic lithotripsy, a probe delivers a high voltage spark, creating a high shockwave that cracks the stone. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
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)
When to Take Your Child to the ER Oct 7, 2009
According to this same study, the most common serious medical matter associated with inconsolable crying was urinary tract infection, with infants less than 1 month old having the highest rates of infection. TODDLERS AND FULL GROWN KIDS. (CBS News -- Health)
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)
International Trade Reps See Cranberry Harvest (2) Oct 4, 2009
Kidney Health Australia hosted a Wee Week in July to promote how cranberries help maintain a healthy urinary tract. Other interesting export facts are. (Agri-View, WI)
Novel Diabetes Pill From AstraZeneca, Bristol Also May Bring a Novel Risk Oct 1, 2009
But people will be flooded by glucose all the time, in every organ in the urinary tract ... Id be interested to see what happens after the urinary tract is essentially bathed in caramel for five years ... Dapagliflozin is still being investigated in phase 3 trials, including controlled clinical trials of more than one year in duration, so the complete efficacy and safety profile, including genital and urinary tract infections, of dapagliflozin will continue to evolve as more trials read out. (Bloomberg -- UK)
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)
5 nuggets of knowledge about stones Sep 30, 2009
Kidney stones are caused by an imbalance of minerals in the urinary tract, which causes crystals to form and bond together as small stones. Causes include dehydration or eating too much of certain foods, and kidney stones are known for the pain they cause their sufferers by lodging in the ureter (between the kidney and bladder). (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Viagra Relatives May Shrink Abnormally Large Hearts Sep 26, 2009
21, 2005) Viagra (sildenafil citrate), known for improving erectile dysfunction (ED), also effectively treats the prostate and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with prostate enlargement that. . (Science Daily)
STINKY'S SAGA: Beloved cat still has eight lives left Sep 26, 2009
The vet said he had a urinary tract infection, but that otherwise he should be OK, said Rucki. Rebecca took wonderful, wonderful care of him and I can t thank her enough. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Culina a screaming Jet after loss Sep 21, 2009
Lavicka confirmed that Karol Kisel had a urinary tract infection and was a late withdrawal although the coach said he couldn't be certain when Kisel, John Aloisi (knee) or Stephan Keller (calf) would be available for selection. Captain Steve Corica said Clint Bolton's first half penalty-save from Thompson's penalty ''might have been the turning point'' and that it was important for his side to win after two straight defeats. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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)
House calls: Know Your Stats Sep 18, 2009
Prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) an enlarged prostate which can lead to lower urinary tract symptoms are two concerns that can affect a man s quality of life, and should be discussed with a physician. The new campaign, Know Your Stats, features a comprehensive web and media campaign featuring NFL players past and present. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Painful reminders Sep 13, 2009
" Flushed outTiny kidney stones generally leave the body through the urine. If stones grow too large - usually at least 5 millimetres - they can cause obstruction and pain. Typical symptoms include a colicky pain in the lower back. Sometimes this pain can be so intense it may lead to fainting bouts or the person feeling crippled by the pain. Trudy has had almost every type of treatment to help her remove the stones. She has had lithotripsy, a non invasive treatment which involves using... (BBC News -- UK)
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)
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)
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!)
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)
Infections 'speed memory loss' Sep 8, 2009
In a study of 222 elderly people with Alzheimer's they found that getting infections in places like the chest or urinary tract could double memory loss ... Between them 110 of the 222 subjects developed a total of 150 infections, in areas such as the chest, stomach and intestines and the urinary tract, which led to the production of TNF proteins. (BBC News -- UK)
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)
Medical groups may recommend procedure on boys, but opponents say benefits exaggerated Sep 3, 2009
Potential benefits include lower rates of urinary tract infection and cancer of the penis, which already is rare; the surgery carries risks of bleeding, infections and removal of too much skin. "Since medical evidence doesn't push us one way or another, we should leave it up to the parents," said Dr. Douglas Diekema, a University of Washington pediatrician and member of the pediatric academy's committee on bioethics. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
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)
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)
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)
Drive-Thru Medical: Retail Health Clinics Get Good Marks Sep 1, 2009
The investigators focused on data on 2,100 patients who had gone to a clinic for one of three common complaints: sore throat, urinary tract infection and earache. These were compared to patients who had visited doctors' offices, urgent-care facilities and emergency rooms for the same ailments. (Time.com)
Study Compares Retail Medical Services Sep 1, 2009
A recent study compared the cost and quality of services at these clinics with that of physician offices, urgent care centers, and emergency rooms, for the treatment of three common illnesses: ear infection, sore throat and urinary tract infection. They found that while the quality of care at clinics was similar to physician offices and urgent care centers and better than care in emergency rooms, these clinics were significantly less expensive. (KERO 23, CA)
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)
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)
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)
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!)
Treating Feline Idiopathic Intersti... Aug 24, 2009
Feline idiopathic interstitial cystitis is a urinary tract disorder in cats which also has been linked to indoor housing and increased stress levels ... Producing symptoms of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), interstitial cystitis in cats may respond favorably to multimodal environmental modification (MEMO) which is designed to lower the stress response levels of the affected cat. (Suite101.com)
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!)
AEterna Zentaris Announces Results from Two Phase 3 Studies with Cetrorelix in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Aug 17, 2009
Data from ongoing research suggest BPH and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are more complex conditions than once thought. While previous research on BPH etiology tended to focus on testosterone and other hormones, more recent research suggests other factors - including inflammation, various growth factors, and adrenoreceptors - actually may play a greater role in the development of BPH and LUTS.. (PR Newswire)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)- a Si... Aug 16, 2009
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)- a Sign of Aging ... Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)- a Sign of Aging ... Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)- a Sign of Aging. (Suite101.com)
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)
Durham biotech Chimerix raises $16.1 million Aug 12, 2009
That product is in phase II clinical trails for the treatment of cytomegalovirus, a virus that can severely sicken patients with compromised immune systems, as well as BK virus, which can affect a patient s kidneys and urinary tract. Chimerix is also evaluating CMX001 as a biodefense agent against smallpox and complications from the smallpox vaccine. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
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)
Oldest known paralyzed human found Aug 7, 2009
"He needed intensive nursing, not only for basic needs, such as eating, drinking (and) hygiene, but also for preventing or treating the common complications associated with his condition. We are talking of bed sores, urinary tract and gastrointestinal problems, respiratory problems, thrombosis and pain," said Tilley, whose research focuses on care-giving in prehistory. "The consistency and quality of care he received are what kept him alive, and analyzing this care allows us to draw out features... (MSNBC -- Environment)
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)
Bringing doctors West is a tall order Aug 6, 2009
For example, take urology a surgical specialty that focuses on the urinary tract and male reproductive systems. There are only 8,000 board-certified urologists practicing in the United States. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
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)
Battling the bugs Aug 6, 2009
While MRSA rates have fallen dramatically, others - notably antibiotic resistant E. coli strains which cause infections of the urinary tract and the blood - are on the increase ... " Quick exitIn part is the ability to keep people alive for longer which has enabled some bugs to find a chink in our armour. The elderly and the sick, particularly those in hospital, have proved an attractive target for new strains. They are versatile and enduring - but so are we Primrose FreestoneUniversity of... (BBC News -- Health)
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)
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)
FDA approves new drug treatment for type 2 diabetes Aug 1, 2009
The most common side effects observed with Onglyza are upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, and headache. Other side effects include allergic-like reactions such as rash and hives. (Xinhuanet, China)
