Urinary Tract Infection Archives - Page 3 of 23

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Urinary Incontinence

Geriatric Frailty Ups Complication Risks After Sling Surgery

By

Natasha Persaud

February 15, 2022

Frailty should be strongly considered before pursuing sling surgery in older women, according to investigators.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Fosfomycin May Have Place in Treating Drug-Resistant Bacteremic UTIs

By

Natasha Persaud

January 20, 2022

In a study, IV fosfomycin appeared less effective than IV ceftriaxone or meropenem for bacteremic UTI caused by multidrug-resistant E. coli, but the drug may be considered for selected patients with these infections, according to investigators.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Safety, Efficacy of Aminoglycosides or Polymyxin Monotherapy for Complicated UTI

By

Bradley van Paridon

January 18, 2022

Researchers conducted a study to assess the safety and efficacy of aminoglycosides or polymyxin monotherapy for the treatment of adults with complicated urinary tract infections caused by extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Tebipenem HBr Gets Priority Review for Oral Treatment of Complicated UTI

By

Brian Park, PharmD

January 7, 2022

The application includes data from the phase 3 ADAPT-PO trial, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of tebipenem HBr in 868 adults with cUTI or acute pyelonephritis.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Probability of Progression to Complicated Urinary Tract Infection in Women With Antimicrobial-Resistant Isolates

By

Infectious Disease Advisor Contributing Writer

October 26, 2021

Study finds that among women with uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI), those with antimicrobial-resistant isolates are at increased risk for progression to complicated UTI vs those with susceptible isolates.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Effect of Probenecid on Cephalexin Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

By

Bradley van Paridon

September 7, 2021

Researchers conducted a crossover study to determine whether probenecid and cephalexin administered together increases the clinical benefits of cephalexin.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infection: Adverse Effects of Cotrimoxazole vs Fluoroquinolones

By

Rita Aghjayan

September 3, 2021

Investigators conducted a cohort study that compared adverse effects and outcomes among patients with community-acquired urinary tract infection treated with cotrimoxazole vs fluoroquinolones.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

ACP Releases Practice Advice for Short-Course Antibiotics in Common Infections

By

Brandon May

June 4, 2021

The American College of Physicians convened a panel to identify best practices for the use of short-course antibiotics in the management of common infections.