An oral presentation at ONS Congress 2023 described an initiative to create a guideline to standardize IBI to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in patients with urologic cancer.
Adverse events rates have been rising over time among patients receiving dialysis, investigators reported.
An updated systematic review of 50 studies supports the use of cranberry products in reducing the risk for urinary tract infections.
UTI incidence higher with long-term IUC use for people with spinal cord injury, especially compared with suprapubic catheter
Study findings support AUA guidelines to consider antibiotic prophylaxis at the time of catheter removal.
The optimal duration of antibiotic prophylaxis is still unknown.
Results are from a meta-analysis of 33 trials involving 35,939 patients with overactive bladder.
Multifaceted stewardship intervention safely reduces antibiotic prescribing for suspected urinary tract infection among frail older adults
Significant negative impacts seen on activity, productivity, cost, and health-related quality of life
Authors say the new algorithm could be used to safely withhold antibiotics in low-risk patients in the primary care setting
