WASHINGTON -- Michigan hospitals were able to cut down on unnecessary treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) thanks to better diagnostic stewardship, according to a study. The percentage of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A decline in antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria was linked to a decline in unnecessary urine cultures.

Patients with nongenitourinary sepsis have the highest risk for intensive care unit (ICU) admission, prolonged hospital stay, and representation within 3 days post-discharge. This multicenter ...

Virtual visits for urinary tract infections (UTIs) increased by more than 600% from 2015 to 2022, with overall UTI encounters growing by 325.9%. The rate of antibiotic dispensation climbed by 227.3% ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Automation has not improved the accuracy of UTI screening tests, researchers found. Choosing not to order urine ...

The absence of urinary nitrites predicts potential resistance of pediatric UTIs to cephalosporins, according to investigators at the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, London, Ont., Canada. They ...

"The five factors with the highest odds of developing APN included obstructive and reflux uropathy, presentation to an acute care facility, urinary retention, history of UTI, and renal comorbidities.

If you are experiencing symptoms like painful urination or a frequent urge to use the bathroom, you might be headed toward a UTI diagnosis. To find out for sure, you’ll need to have a healthcare ...