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Central adiposity increases the risk for urinary incontinence, finds study
According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, body composition is associated with symptoms ...
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Central adiposity increases the risk for urinary incontinence
According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, body composition is associated with symptoms ...
Struggling with UTIs after menopause? Experts say this can make a difference
The main culprit for increased UTIs in menopausal women is the drop in estrogen levels. Estrogen plays a crucial role in ...
Urologist explains how damp clothes, underwear could cause UTIs; can also affect kidneys
During monsoon, wearing damp clothes and underwear raises UTI risks, warns urologist Dr Jayaraj. He suggests switching to loose-fitting garments and more.
Five evidence-based strategies to prevent UTIs after menopause
One of the most effective ways to prevent recurrent UTIs in postmenopausal women is vaginal estrogen therapy, which delivers ...
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Study: Spanish-speaking patients at increased risk for hospital infections
Spanish-speaking patients and people who do not speak fluent English are at greater risk for a wide range of health ...
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Study: Early antibiotics tied to higher risk of childhood infections, antibiotic use, and asthma
A study of more than 20,000 children in Iceland found those who had early exposure to antibiotics had higher risk of ...
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7-day compared with 10-day antibiotic treatment for febrile urinary tract infections in children: protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Introduction The optimal duration of antibiotic therapy in children with febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs) is still a matter of debate. Current guidelines recommend treating children with ...
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Bladder diverticula with more than 5 cm increases the risk of acute urinary retention in BPH
The authors analyzed risk factors for AUR in patients with ... in any patient presenting with symptoms of recurrent infection or difficulty in voiding that suggest blockage of the bladder outlet and ...