Risk of Cardiac Events With Azithromycin, Amoxicillin Compared
The aim of the study was to use real-world data to compare the risk of cardiac events in new users of azithromycin vs amoxicillin.
Urinary Tract Infection
Risk of Aortic Aneurysm, Dissection With Fluoroquinolones Examined
The observational study aimed to determine the association between fluoroquinolone use and the risk of aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection while taking into account potential confounding.
Protocolized Urine Sampling Reduces Catheter-Associated UTI
Investigators sought to determine whether a new protocol for urine sampling and testing lowers rates of catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
Menopausal Hormonal Therapy May Cut UTI Risk
New study is the first focused analysis of bacterial diversity in the urogenital tract of postmenopausal women, according to investigators.
Shorter Antibiotic Treatment Duration Effective for Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis
A team of investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess whether a shorter-than-recommended duration of antibiotic treatment can be effective for the management of acute uncomplicated cystitis.
AUA Releases Updated Guidelines on Microhematuria, BPH-Related LUTS
The new guidance aims to support urologists and other clinicians in providing evidence-based care to their patients.
Trial Comparing Sulopenem to Ertapenem for cUTI Misses End Point
Findings showed that the trial failed to demonstrate noninferiority, with a responder rate of 67.8% for sulopenem at the test of cure visit compared with 73.9% for ertapenem (difference of -6.1%; [95% CI, -12.0, -0.1])
UTI Recurrence in Pediatric Patients: Antibiotic Treatment Duration Examined
Several factors were associated with an increased risk of UTI recurrence. These included antibiotic exposure prior to treatment, pyelonephritis on diagnosis date, having a follow-up visit during antibiotic treatment, receiving parenteral antibiotics.
Fetroja Now Available for Treatment of Complicated UTI
Fetroja® (cefiderocol) has been made available by Shionogi for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including pyelonephritis caused by the following susceptible Gram-negative microorganisms: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter cloacae complex.
Vegetarian Diet Tied to Lower Risk for Urinary Tract Infection
Protective association mainly seen in women, in never smokers, and for uncomplicated UTI.
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