Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in adults 65 and older, mainly due to age-related factors like malnutrition, poor bladder control, and uncontrolled diabetes. Symptoms in older adults may ...

A group of experts who reviewed evidence on urinary tract infections (UTIs) failed to come up with many recommendations due to the lack of evidence about how to diagnose and treat the infections, a ...

While more common in females, urinary tract infections can also affect males. Symptoms include a sudden urge to urinate, frequent urination, and a burning sensation when you urinate. UTIs occur when ...

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Reagent Strip for Urinalysis , Routine Urinalysis, check-up analysis in laboratory. The implementation of a standardized workflow for the diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections improved ...

Dr Jayveer Sookram, Urologist at Life Empangeni Private Hospital, explores the topic of recurrent urinary tract infections.

A multifactorial training program for health professionals is capable of halving the use of antibiotics against urinary tract infections (UTIs) while maintaining patient safety, according to a study ...

An updated Cochrane analysis concludes that cranberry products can prevent UTIs in women with recurrent infections and in other high-risk groups. Reading time 3 minutes Newly updated research suggests ...

UTIs may cause neurological symptoms, especially in older adults. It can also worsen symptoms in people with neurological conditions. Diagnosing and treating the UTI may help prevent serious ...

(HealthDay News) — In a case vignette published in the New England Journal of Medicine, recommendations are presented for management of recurrent acute febrile urinary tract infections in older men.