Not such an unkind cut, after all Aug 16, 2008
These include reducing the risk of infant urinary tract infection, which can cause permanent kidney damage, and reducing the transmission of human papillomavirus (HPV) later in life ... But Morris states that circumcisions are best done early in life to avoid diseases in infancy, such as urinary tract infection. (The Australian)
Salmonella in Cats and Dogs Aug 15, 2008
In a minority of cases, dogs and cats can experience symptoms such as arthritis-like joint pain and stiffness, urinary tract abnormalities that can lead to straining and frequent urination, along with redness and swelling involving the eyes. "This is an infection that can be very severe and treatment, especially for dehydration, is required if you are to maximize the chances of a good outcome," explained Dr. Levine. (Suite101.com)
9 Notable Findings From a Sex Survey of Men Aug 15, 2008
The authors didn't specify which STDs were most associated with problems, but treatment for urinary tract syndrome was associated with a higher risk of having erectile problems. 3. (U.S. News & World Report)
Traces of E. coli found after tests of Athens water Aug 15, 2008
According to the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Escherichia coli (E. coli) are large, diverse groups of bacteria which are often associated with illnesses, such as diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, though most strains of the bacteria are harmless. Some kinds of E. coli are found in drinking water and are not themselves harmful but are used as indicators of contamination. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Healthy Sex Life Can Extend into 80s Aug 15, 2008
In both older men and women, a common factor in sexual dysfunction and a decreased interest in sex was urinary tract syndrome. Both older men and older women reported that mental health issues affected their interest in sex. (MEDLINEplus)
For elderly, sex doesn't have to get old Aug 14, 2008
Chronic urinary tract infections and incontinence often suppress sex lives, he said. Anxiety a big factorHaving a partner to have sex with can also be problematic for the elderly. (MSNBC -- Health)
Causes for sexual dysfunction change as people age Aug 13, 2008
The new study found that among older women, a common factor correlated with sexual dysfunction was urinary tract syndrome, which was associated with decreased interest in sex, as were mental health issues such as anxiety. Among men, mental health issues and relationship problems contributed to a lack of interest in sex and the inability to achieve orgasm, while being treated for urinary tract syndrome was associated with trouble maintaining and achieving an erection. (EurekAlert!)
Paediatricians initiative to turn 100 city schools child-friendly Aug 11, 2008
This leads to urinary tract infections. So, the schools should provide one urinal for every 60 students and one latrine for every 100 students. (Hindu)
Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited Bags of PEDIGREE(R) Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites at Albertsons in Southern California and Las Vegas due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Aug 9, 2008
On rare occasions, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers. (PR Newswire)
Bear-Shaped Kidney Stone Destroys Teen's Kidney Aug 9, 2008
With his surgical wounds still fresh, Knabusch was diagnosed Thursday by Dr. David Goldrath, of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Illinois, with cystinuria, a genetic disorder that causes amino acids to collect in the urinary tract at higher concentrations than normal. Under these circumstances, the amino acid cystine has a high potential for forming solid crystals, which group together to form rock-hard kidney stones, according to the cystinuria. (Fox News)
Geisinger piloting innovative laboratory specimen processing instrument Aug 9, 2008
These specimens are collected from patients for the detection of bacteria that are the causes of a variety of diseases such as urinary tract and wound infections and other infections caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria such as MRSA.. Relying on a product called the ESwab to directly transfer swabs into liquid solutions, the WASP can increase the amount of specimens that is automatically processed and can increase the accuracy of specimen processing. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Physician, steel thyself Aug 9, 2008
"Take the example of a urinary tract infection: the nurse will examine the women, order a urine test, assess the results of that test and prescribe antibiotics appropriately - this is exactly what I do as a doctor.". While disagreeing with Capolingua on what's needed to reform the health system, however, he is full of admiration for the work she does. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
FOXSexpert: The Hazards of Too Much Sex Aug 8, 2008
Urinary tract infection (UTI) Many women end up with a bout of cystitis (also called a urinary tract infection) after serious sex sessions. And they can be crippling, as in, neither of you are seeing any action for the next few days while she s on antibiotics. (Fox News)
How Can I Tell If My Cat Is Sick? Aug 8, 2008
Any changes in litter box habits can indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI), especially if she's urinating someplace else. Sometimes a cat will associate the pain of a UTI with the litter box. (Suite101.com)
Understanding Prostate Disease Aug 6, 2008
Lower urinary tract symptoms (commonly called LUTS) such as straining to pass urine, difficulty in initiating the passage of urine, a poor urinary stream, a frequent desire to pas urine, especially at night, could all be caused by enlergement of the Prostate gland. Situated at the base of the bladder, where the bladder outlet opens into the urethra (the tube that passes through the penis to the outside), the gland tends to enlarge gradually as men get older - and by the time a man reaches his... (Suite101.com)
Beware Of Sunburn Boosters Aug 5, 2008
Cipro and Bactrim are antibiotics often used for urinary tract infections. Skin care products. (CBS News)
Take Me Home Aug 5, 2008
She is healthy (although she needs a special diet to prevent urinary tract infections), well-behaved and very shy. But give her the time to become comfortable and she will be a loyal and loving companion. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Youth Commission: What to do about bed-wetting Aug 5, 2008
Such disorders include: urinary tract infections; anatomical abnormalities of the urinary tract, such as narrowing of the urethra; abnormal nerve control of the bladder or untreated diabetes. Nocturnal enuresis can also have psychological causes. (Needham Tab, MA)
New Male Circumcision Device For HIV Prevention Aug 5, 2008
Recent studies have shown that circumcised men are at significantly lower risk of urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and chancroid. Additional studies point to lower risk of invasive penile carcinoma, gonorrhea and chlamydia (in female partners). (Science Daily)
The Germs Are Potent. But So Is a Kiss. Aug 5, 2008
And when a severely ill patient is further compromised by tubes in a vein, the bladder or the lung, the bacteria flourish in defiance of the usual treatments, leading to infections of the urinary tract, bloodstream and lungs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Bigger and bigger beat at the bay Aug 4, 2008
She may have been cringing on the inside, but she laughed with the rest of the audience when she saw herself lampooned on stage by Amanda Bishop as "Nurse Reba Meagher" whose first line, to "Doctor Morris Iemma", went: "Patient is a federated state, 107 years old, suffering chronic neglect, depression, continual abuse, financial hemorrhaging, blocked arteries oh, and a non-specific urinary tract infection.". Later, the good doctor asks her if anyone has ever told her she's beautiful. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Study Explains How Cranberries Prevent Urinary Infections Aug 2, 2008
THURSDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute say that have solved the mystery of how cranberry juice prevents urinary tract infections. Their study, published in the current issue of Colloids and Surfaces: B, shows that the juice changes the thermodynamic properties of bacteria in the urinary tract to form an energy barrier that prevents infections from developing ... The research team found that when bacteria with hair-like projections known as fimbriae,... (MEDLINEplus)
MS drug's predicted sales are lowered Aug 2, 2008
We looked at any kind of atypical or opportunistic infection," said Amy Brockelman, a Biogen Idec spokeswoman. ''We saw a range including herpes simplex encephalitis, cancer, vascular events, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. The end result was we found no safety signals, infectious or otherwise.". The infections Harr referred to in his report were broadly discussed during the conference call to investors, she said. (Yahoo News -- Multiple Sclerosis)
ANALYSIS-Alzheimer's experts see progress on new drugs Aug 1, 2008
Another, called Rember, is a refined version of an older drug used to treat urinary tract infections called methylthioninium chloride or methylene blue. Researchers said the drug significantly improved key measures of thinking and memory in some people with moderate Alzheimer's disease for more than a year and a half. (Reuters)
Recurrence of group B strep high in subsequent pregnancies, say UT Houston obstetricians Aug 1, 2008
Some of the symptoms that increase a woman's risk of passing GBS to her baby include: labor before 37 weeks, rupture of her amniotic membrane 18 hours or more before delivery, fever during labor, a urinary tract infection as a result of GBS during pregnancy and a previous baby with GBS disease. The CDC recommends routine screening for GBS for all pregnant women. (EurekAlert!)
Physicians ask EPA, 'Antibiotics to cure sick apples, or sick children?' Aug 1, 2008
Gentamicin is a crucial antibiotic used to treat dangerous gastrointestinal and urinary tract infections, and is particularly valuable for treating blood infections in newborn children. As rates of antibiotic-resistant infections rise across the country, effective drugs like gentamicin become increasingly valuable. (EurekAlert!)
Findings On Bladder-brain Link May Point To Better Treatments For Problems In Sleep, Attention Jul 31, 2008
(May 27, 2002) Botulinum toxin A (BTX) injections, commonly known as botox, show promise as a treatment for a variety of lower urinary tract dysfunctions, according to a study presented by University of Pittsburgh. (Mar. (Science Daily)
New Doubts On Alzheimer's Drug Jul 31, 2008
The drug tested is an old chemical that previously has been used for a variety of purposes, including treating urinary tract infections. Muddling matters is the fact that another higher dose was inactive, a problem that Wischik attributed to formulation problems. (Forbes -- Business)
Slowing disease's mental ravages Jul 30, 2008
The preliminary study of 321 Alzheimer's patients from Singapore and Britain found that an old drug, previously used for urinary tract infections and other ailments, reduced the patients' rate of mental loss by 81 percent, based on a standard measure of cognitive performance and memory ... The drug Wischik tested is a purified form of a substance commonly known as methylene blue, which has been in use for decades as a treatment for numerous conditions, including urinary tract infections and... (Chicago Tribune)
Nerve Stimulation May Ease Cystitis Symptoms Jul 30, 2008
"These results, together with the ... convenience of this method, make it an effective alternative in the treatment of symptoms of lower urinary tract dysfunction," the report concludes. "We plan to study the effect of intensity and the frequency of PTNS in these patients," Zhao said. (MEDLINEplus)
Well adult clinic planned Jul 28, 2008
August s monthly handout is on UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). No appointment is necessary. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Health Benefits of Fresh or Frozen ... Jul 24, 2008
May protect against urinary tract infections. Anthocyanins may help protect against heart disease and cancer and may help prevent memory loss. (Suite101.com)
Pharmacists lobby to extend prescriptions role Jul 24, 2008
He suggested products that could be prescribed by pharmacists after an initial prescription by a doctor could include the contraceptive pill, antibiotics for urinary tract infections and low dose statins for cholesterol. There were also a range of other medicines for chronic conditions which should be allowed to continue for 12 months without need of a doctor's signature. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Iced Tea Increases Risk of Kidney Stones Jul 23, 2008
Iced tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the population in the United States. "For many people, iced tea is potentially one of the worst things they can drink," said Dr. John Milner, instructor, department of urology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Ill. (Newsmax)
Antibiotic Resistance: Blame It on Lifesaving Malaria Drug? Jul 22, 2008
This is the first study to show that resistance can emerge in individuals never exposed to the antibiotic, which is used throughout the world to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases. "Ten to 15 years ago, resistance to ciprofloxacin was rare. [Now], outside of remote populations, cipro resistance in hospitals and the community at large is becoming a problem," says Andrew Simor, a senior scientist at the Sunnybrook Health... (Scientific American)
Why is My Pet Peeing Blood? Jul 22, 2008
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Infection can cause inflammation in the animal s bladder and urinary tract and this can result in bleeding, leading to blood in the urine of a dog or other pet ... The stones can cause irritation to the bladder and urinary tract, leading to inflammation and bleeding ... If the kidneys, bladder or urinary tract are damaged, the dog, cat or other pet may have bloody urine. (Suite101.com)
Breakthrough In Fight Against Deadly Superbug: Early Detection Method Greatly Increases Chances Of Survival Jul 22, 2008
It causes urinary tract infections, respiratory system infections, dermatitis, soft tissue infections, bacteremia, bone and joint infections, gastrointestinal infections and a variety of systemic infections, particularly in patients with severe burns and in cancer and AIDS patients who are immunosuppressed. Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is a serious problem in patients hospitalized with cancer, cystic fibrosis, and burns. (Science Daily)
Dog left to die in backyard Jul 22, 2008
Giuliano said his investigation determined that Moses wanted the euthanize Harry, who suffered from a urinary tract disorder. Unable to find a veterinarian who would put the dog down for what he considered a fair price, Moses left the dog in the yard to die, Giuliano said. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Study: Cranberry juice can keep bacteria away from cells Jul 22, 2008
WASHINGTON, July 21 (Xinhua) -- A new study by researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) reveals that the cranberry juice changes the thermodynamic properties of bacteria in the urinary tract, creating an energy barrier that prevents the microorganisms from getting close enough to latch onto cells and initiate an infection. The study, published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces: B, helps explain how cranberry juice can prevent urinary tract infections ... Fimbriae are present on a... (Xinhuanet, China)
Cranberry juice creates energy barrier that keeps bacteria away from cells, study shows Jul 22, 2008
Results help explain how cranberry juice can prevent urinary tract infections ... For generations, people have consumed cranberry juice, convinced of its power to ward off urinary tract infections, though the exact mechanism of its action has not been well understood ... A new study by researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) reveals that the juice changes the thermodynamic properties of bacteria in the urinary tract, creating an energy barrier that prevents the microorganisms from... (EurekAlert!)
Class of antibiotics can enhance gene-silencing tool Jul 21, 2008
The most powerful enhancer of RNA interference was enoxacin, which has been used to treat gonorrhea and urinary tract infections. The group of compounds also includes the widely used antibiotic ciprofloxacin. (EurekAlert!)
Vaccine For Koala Chlamydia Close Jul 20, 2008
He said chlamydia in koalas was a significant cause of infertility, urinary tract infections, and inflammation in the lining of the eye that often led to blindness. "The number of koalas with chlamydia seems to be increasing and when combined with habitat destruction, chlamydial disease continues to be a major threat to koalas' survival," he said. (Science Daily)
Feline Diabetes - A Growing Epidemi... Jul 18, 2008
A cat who eats dry food all the time is always somewhat dehydrated, which can lead to urinary tract infections (a very common problem in cats) and even kidney disease later in life. Diabetes In Cats Is Easier To Prevent Than To Treat. (Suite101.com)
Warmer Temps, More Kidney Stones Jul 18, 2008
Urologists even talk about a "kidney stone belt," a high-risk zone through the South where populations are more likely to develop stones crystallized chemicals (usually calcium, phosphates and oxalates from an ordinary diet) that form in the urinary tract, and often cause sharp, intense pain when they pass. The Texas researchers used regional data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to predict how this belt might grow, publishing their report this month in the journal Proceedings... (Time.com)
FDA Advisory Committee Provides Opinion of DORIBAX(TM) for the Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Jul 17, 2008
DORIBAX is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of complicated intra- abdominal infections (cIAI) and complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including pyelonephritis, due to susceptible bacteria, and is marketed by Ortho-McNeil, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The use of DORIBAX for the treatment of NP, including VAP, is under regulatory review in the U.S. DORIBAX received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) and is... (PR Newswire)
Circumcision: a painful decision Jul 17, 2008
Medical studies suggest that circumcision reduces the risk of penile cancer, urinary tract infections and HIV transmission. But the American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed in 2005 that there was insufficient evidence to consider the procedure a medical necessity. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
FDA panel votes against J&J Doribax for pneumonia Jul 17, 2008
Doribax is already approved to treat infections of the inner-abdomen and urinary tract. Pneumonia is the second most-common infection among hospital patients, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Operation agitation at Box Hill Hospital Jul 16, 2008
The documents, obtained under freedom of information laws by Opposition health spokeswoman Helen Shardey, show the delays included procedures to diagnose urinary tract disorders, abdomen and stomach surgeries, and operations on the womb lining. Mrs Shardey said the papers made a mockery of the State Government's claims in its Your Hospitals report that 100 per cent of category 1 patients were treated within 30 days. (Whitehorse Leader)
Pomegranate is Healthiest Beverage of All Jul 16, 2008
Researchers are finding that the old wives tale that cranberry juice helps prevent urinary tract infections is actually true. Still, experts say no one should drink any fruit juice by the galloneven those high in antioxidants. (Newsmax)
FDA calls for urgent warning on antibiotics Jul 15, 2008
In everyday medicine, Cipro is often used to treat urinary tract infections. Levaquin is generally used to treat respiratory infections. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
A special patient far from war zone Jul 14, 2008
But Zahraa, who suffers from a congenital urinary tract deformity, was getting medical attention in Iraq, a country that, before 2003 and the American-led invasion, had good doctors and hospitals. Medical care, however, has been one of the victims of the five-year war. (NJ.com -- News)
Library of the lost Jul 13, 2008
Lewis was well acquainted with doctors, after a series of debilitating operations on the bladder, the infected urinary tract, gonorrhoeal scars, the pituitary tumour pressing on his optic nerve. He shocked a preoccupied medic by telling him that he looked like James Joyce, a name with which the white coat was unfamiliar. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Artichoke Leaf Extract Lowers Cholesterol Jul 8, 2008
Globe artichokes have been used traditionally in Europe to improve digestive and urinary tract health. Artichoke leaf extracts (ALEs) are currently used in Germany and Switzerland as a remedy for indigestion, and are available in the UK as over-the-counter food supplements. (Science Daily)
Innovative Program Focuses On Improved Care For Children With ADHD Jul 8, 2008
22, 2002) Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also tend to struggle with bedwetting and other bowel and urinary tract problems, a UC Irvine College of Medicine study has. . (Science Daily)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Bisphenol-A, a chemical used to make baby bottles, water bottles and other plastic containers, caused pre-cancerous prostate tumors, urinary tract problems and early puberty in rats injected with or fed low doses, according to a new from the National Toxicology Program. You can read the story and find a USA TODAY graphic explaining the issue. (USA Today -- Money)
Pomegranate Ranked Healthiest Fruit Juice Jul 6, 2008
But cranberry juice is also high in Vitamin C. And there's always been a sort of wives' tale that cranberry juice helps prevent urinary tract infections. Well, it turns out researchers are finding evidence that it actually can decrease the number of urinary tract infections. (CBS News)
How To Potty Train Your Baby Jul 6, 2008
Studies have shown that for too long is detrimental to their health and can lead to urinary tract infections and bladder troubles ... J J Wyndaele - studies into urinary tract infections in children in Belgium, University of Antwerp. (Suite101.com)
City Market recalls ground beef; urges customers to pull products Jul 4, 2008
Some kinds of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness, pneumonia, and other illnesses. Symptoms usually appear three to four days after exposure, but may be as short as one day and as long as 10 days, according to CDC.. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Washington Wizards Guard Roger Mason Jr. to Host Bowling at Lucky Strike to Benefit National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area Jul 3, 2008
The mission of the National Kidney Foundation is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. Contact: Nicole Hawkins 202-244-7900, Ext. (PR Newswire)
EDAP Expands Ablatherm-HIFU Business in Germany Jul 3, 2008
EDAP TMS SA also produces and commercializes medical equipment for treatment of urinary tract stones using extra-corporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL). For more information on the company, please visit and or. (Primezone Releases)
Walker animal shelter going high-tech with microchip implants Jun 26, 2008
THE SHELTERCARE 30-DAY GIFT COVERAGE Illness coverage * Upper respiratory tract infection * Kennel cough/infectious tracheobronchitis (lower respiratory tract infection) * Intestinal parasites * Urinary tract infection (including FLUTD) * Ear infections * Mange/mite infections (skin/ears) * Canine parvovirus/feline panleukopenia infection (feline distemper) Accident coverage * Foreign body ingestion removal * Motor vehicle accident * Bone fractures * Poison ingestion (defined) *Needs are covered... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
"Canada's best restrooms honoured" - The Powder Room Seal of Approval awarded nationwide Jun 25, 2008
(1,2) Some risk factors are common and may include urinary tract infections, side effects of medications, pregnancy, obesity and menopause. Others are more severe and less common, such as nerve damage caused by spinal cord lesions, neurological disease (i. (Canada Newswire)
New tests help keep management of health care closer to home Jun 25, 2008
was relieved to discover the new 20 AZO Test Strips, which allow people to test their urine at home for urinary tract infections. I ve had UTIs before, so I knew when I got the symptoms, I probably had one, said Kris, who used the test in March. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Make sure kids play it safe with summer fun Jun 24, 2008
Skin, ear, eye, and urinary tract infections can also result from swimming in contaminated pools. Chlorine does a good job of killing most bacteria, but takes time to work and the parasite cryptosporidium is chorine-resistant. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre settles suits with two families Jun 24, 2008
Doctors at the hospital had attributed Sabol s severe abdominal pain to a urinary tract infection and sent her home with a prescription for antibiotics before anyone had reviewed an X-ray that indicated a more severe condition. Susan Stanish died while resting in her room at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, 12 hours after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured right ankle in April 2007. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
