New ER may mean faster, better, safer care at Parkland Aug 27, 2008
Hunt said the busiest times are often from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 5-7 p.m. and 10-11 p.m. The ER most often treats victims of accidents, people with respiratory illnesses and people with urinary tract infections. The old emergency room will be turned into a gymnasium for therapy services and cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Study: Preterm Births, Infections Linked Aug 27, 2008
Certain infections, such as vaginal or urinary tract infections, are known to raise the risk of premature birth, presumably by causing inflammation that in turn triggers labor. But how much of a role infections play, especially those that don't cause outward symptoms, has been a key question, said Dr. Michael Katz of the March of Dimes, who wasn't part of the new study. (Time.com)
The Scent of Skin Cancer Aug 26, 2008
The FDA has approved an Osmetech Microbial Analyzer to detect urinary tract infections by analyzing gases from the bacteria in urine. . (InjuryBoard.com)
How Well Do Antimicrobial Products Kill Biofilms? Aug 25, 2008
Most biofilms are harmless, but some have been linked to ailments such as urinary tract infections, gingivitis and infections around implanted devices like artificial joints and heart valves. "In the world that I study, everybody's trying to kill the biofilm," said Goeres, a research professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. (Science Daily)
Copper Eliminates Resistant Hospital Germs in a Worldwide Field Test Aug 22, 2008
The most frequent complications with weakened patients after a MRSA infection include wound infections, pneumonias, blood poisonings, and urinary tract infections. Research is going full steam ahead worldwide The tests at the Asklepios Clinic in Hamburg, Germany, were initiated by laboratory tests in which 99. (Canada Newswire)
Illegal medicines swamp SA market Aug 21, 2008
Certain medicines claimed to cure everything from cancer and HIV and Aids to arthritis, rheumatism, high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, thrush, eczema and acne. Alan Tomlinson, chairman of the Health Products Association of SA, whose members are manufacturers of complementary medicines, said the industry was generally responsible. (Business Report, South Africa)
Benefits from Nursing Aug 19, 2008
Because breast milk has natural antibodies and other protective qualities, babies who are breast-fed have lower incidences of ear infections, diarrhea, urinary tract infections and respiratory problems, according to the AAP.. And healthier babies mean happier, healthier employees, advocates are arguing to employers. (AL.com)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 ... The research team found that when bacteria with hair-like projections known as fimbriae, which is present on virulent bacteria that cause urinary tract infections, is exposed to even low concentrations of cranberry juice that energy levels increased to levels that made it difficult for the bacteria attach to a cell ...... (MEDLINEplus)
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)
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!)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 ... Fimbriae are present on a number of virulent bacteria, including those that cause urinary tract infections, and are believed to be used by bacteria to form strong bonds with cells. (EurekAlert!)
MS drug's predicted sales are lowered Jul 22, 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Sexually transmitted disease, urinary tract infections may be bad combination for birth defect Jun 21, 2008
Mothers of babies in both groups were queried through a computer-assisted telephone interview and questioned about whether they'd had kidney, bladder, or urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease or other illnesses, such as STDs, before or during pregnancy. About 70 percent of the women in each group contacted agreed to take part in the study. (EurekAlert!)
HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) Data Show That Treating Early Rheumatoid Arthritis With Combination Treatment Resulted in Cost Savings From Improved Work Productivity Jun 13, 2008
Rheumatoid Arthritis is the Leading Cause of Work Disability in Europe PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New data announced today showed that treating patients with early, active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) and methotrexate (MTX) resulted in an indirect cost savings of euro 4,845 (or approximately USD$6,086 using exchange rates at the time of the study) per patient per year compared to MTX treatment alone. These cost savings were attributed to improved... (PR Newswire)
New Long-Term HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) Data Show Up to Seven-Year Efficacy with Combination Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Jun 13, 2008
PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seven-year rheumatoid arthritis (RA) data from open-label extension studies show that treatment with Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) resulted in clinical remission among long-standing RA patients when used in combination with methotrexate (MTX). The percentage of patients achieving clinical remission continued to increase after two or more years of continuous treatment with combination therapy. (PR Newswire)
Data Show that Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) Reduced the Signs and Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis Up to Three Years Jun 13, 2008
PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott announced new data from the open-label extension of the ATLAS (Adalimumab Trial Evaluating Long-Term Efficacy and Safety in AS) phase III clinical trial, which showed HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) reduced the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) for up to three years of treatment among 74 percent of patients tested. AS is a type of arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the spine and the spinal joints. (PR Newswire)
Washington Univ. researchers recognized for studies of infectious disease Jun 13, 2008
He studies how the bacterium Escherichia coli differs in harmless strains and strains that cause urinary tract infections. Wang, assistant professor of molecular microbiology and of pathology and immunology, and Yu, assistant professor of molecular microbiology, will each receive a 2008 BWF Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease award, which provide the researchers $500,000 in research funding over five years. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Kissing hospital mezuzot may be dangerous to your health Jun 6, 2008
According to an Israeli study released recently by Assaf Harofeh Hospital, mezuzot in medical wards frequently carry germs and bacteria that can lead to illnesses such as urinary tract infections, intestinal upsets, and skin rashes. The conclusions were reached after studying 70 mezuzot from different parts of the hospital. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Students win big at international science fair May 30, 2008
There, she tweaked her study of blueberry juice as a substitute for cranberry juice in preventing and treating urinary tract infections. She ended up spending hours a day on her project, inspired by her great-grandmother's use of cranberry juice at a Millbury nursing home. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Bacteria live long and prosper on shoe bottoms May 21, 2008
Besides E. coli, which is known to cause intestinal and urinary tract infections, the soles of the shoes picked up Klebsiella pneumonia bacteria, a source of wound and bloodstream infections as well as pneumonia, and Serratia ficaria, a rare cause of infections in the respiratory tract and wounds. Those bacteria, Dr. Gerba said, all are found in fecal material, and apparently were picked up from floors in public restrooms and outside from animal excrement. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Common Drug Halts Lung Damage In Emphysema, Study Shows May 16, 2008
A team of researchers from the Universities of Leeds and California, San Diego, studying a protein called VEGF have found that doxycyline - used to treat common ailments such as acne, sinusitis and urinary tract infections -- also boosts the body's ability to protect against damage to the lungs. VEGF helps to maintain healthy lung tissue and emphysema sufferers are found to have unusually low levels of the protein. (Science Daily)
Study: Doribax shows shorter hospital stays in ventilator-associated pneumonia patients May 16, 2008
Doripenem, marketed as DORIBAX (doripenem for injection) in the U.S., is an intravenous antibiotic approved for use in the treatment for complicated intra-abdominal and complicated urinary tract infections ... The use of DORIBAX for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal and complicated urinary tract infections also is under regulatory review in the E.U. and other countries ... DORIBAX is indicated as a single agent for the treatment of: complicated intra-abdominal infections caused by... (EurekAlert!)
Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema May 15, 2008
In experiments on mice, doxycycline -- which is also used to treat common ailments such as sinusitis and urinary tract infections -- appears to counter low levels of VEGF, a protein that helps to maintain healthy lung tissue but is in unusually low levels in people with emphysema. "The images that we have of the lungs of mice that have been treated with doxycycline are startlingly different to those that we didn't treat," Ellen C. Breen, from the School of Medicine at the University of... (Health-Finder)
Enemas Can Help Children with Voiding Problems May 14, 2008
Children with the disorder are at increased risk for urinary tract infections ... "The term indicates that chronic constipation can coexist with dysfunctional voiding with urinary tract infections and/or incontinence.". (MEDLINEplus)
Piedmont docs to oversee health clinics at Wal-Mart May 8, 2008
The in-store medical centers, operated by RediClinic LLC, treat conditions like strep throat, ear infections, urinary tract infections and skin rashes. Preventive services such as physical exams, screening tests and immunizations are also offered. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Bureaucracy Hampers an E. Coli Weapon May 7, 2008
It is used today to perform a wide variety of genetic tests, as well as to detect HIV, sepsis, and urinary tract infections. GeneSystems has built on the basic PCR process by marrying it with automation, so that its use is no longer limited to research or specialized tests that target a single agent. (BusinessWeek)
Bottom Line: Tests Every Man Should Have May 3, 2008
Women are more accustomed to consulting with physicians, having used them more than men in their younger years because of pregnancy, birth control, urinary tract infections and other common conditions in women. Mens health issues, such as prostate problems, tend to develop later in life. (WNBC.com, NY)
Amitiza Treats Irritable Bowel with Constipation May 2, 2008
More serious yet rarer adverse reactions could include urinary tract infections, dry mouth, fainting, swelling of the extremities, difficulty breathing and heart palpitations, the agency said. The 8-microgram dose is meant to be taken twice daily with food and water. (MEDLINEplus)
Dragon Pharma Announces Strategic Realignment of its Business Segments into Two Divisions: Cephalosporin and Penicillin Apr 22, 2008
Cefalexin is a Penicillin G downstream product that is widely used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections. The Company intends to introduce more Penicillin G downstream antibiotics into the market in order to generate new drivers of growth, build products synergy and reduce the Company's exposure to overall market fluctuations. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Xceed Molecular Signs University of Florida to Strategic Collaborator Program; Focus on Developing New Molecular Test to Diagnose Early-Stage Bladder Cancer Apr 17, 2008
g. urinary tract infections, kidney stones, trauma). Today, bladder cancer is diagnosed and monitored with cystoscopy -- an invasive, uncomfortable, and costly procedure in which a scope is inserted through the urethra to visualize the bladder. (PR Newswire)
Cranberries: Helpful home remedy Apr 15, 2008
Cranberries can fight some urinary tract infections ... Cranberry juice has long been espoused as a treatment for repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs), and research suggests that certain substances in the fruit can hinder bacteria from sticking to the lining of the bladder. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MOA of Aminoglycoside Antibiotics Apr 14, 2008
Aminoglycosides are most often used in empiric therapy (treatment initiated before a firm diagnosis is made) for serious infections including septicemia, complex infections within the abdominal cavity, severe urinary tract infections, and nosocomial (hospital acquired) respiratory infections. Because of the toxicity of aminoglycosides, are only given for only a short period of time. (Suite101.com)
Pennsylvania's New Hospital Infection Report Apr 13, 2008
Urinary tract infections were by far the stickiest problem, yet it is well known that the UTI rate would drop if urinary catheters were simply removed as soon as they were no longer medically necessary. Aside from the human toll, the financial impact of hospital-acquired infections is horrendous. (U.S. News & World Report)
Kidney Cancer Deaths Show Overall Decrease In Europe Apr 13, 2008
" The authors say that there may also be a link with better control of high blood pressure, a known risk factor for the disease, and better control of urinary tract infections. "The current study quantifies recent reductions in kidney cancer deaths and, to a lesser degree, the incidence of the disease" concludes Professor Levi. "But apart from the role played by reduced tobacco smoking in men, interpretation of these trends remains open to discussion. " Journal reference: The changing pattern of... (Science Daily)
States PHC4 health care reporting already working Apr 12, 2008
Four areas are examined: pneumonia as a result of ventilator use, bloodstream infections, urinary tract infections and surgical site infections for circulatory, neurological and orthopedic procedures. There was a rate of 19. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Report: Hospitalization rates for some Pa. HMO patients rise Apr 4, 2008
5 were hospitalized with kidney and urinary tract infections, compared with 4. 4 the year before. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Defining Dementia Apr 4, 2008
Conditions causing dementia-like symptoms include reactions to medications, infections such as urinary tract infections or meningitis, normal pressure hydrocepalus, thyroid dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies and/or emotional problems. A thorough medical evaluation can uncover an underlying condition that, with treatment, can reverse dementia. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Anthem Blue Cross won't pay for hospital goofs Apr 4, 2008
-- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections. -- Pressure ulcers (bedsores). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Anthem to stop paying for preventable errors Apr 3, 2008
The insurer listed 11 categories in which it won't cover extra costs of treatment, including pressure sores, urinary tract infections from catheters left in too long and hospital-acquired fractures. Anthem's parent company, WellPoint Inc., initiated the change in Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans it operates in 14 states, said Kim Ashley, a spokeswoman for Anthem Blue Cross Ohio. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Summary for Patients Apr 1, 2008
Compared with patients drinking thin liquids in a chin-down posture, patients drinking thickened liquids more often had dehydration (6% vs. 2%), fever (4% vs. 2%), and urinary tract infections (6% vs. 3%). What were the limitations of the study. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
