urinary tract infection Articles
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The scientific basis for probiotic strains of lactobacillus
The concept of using Lactobacillus species for disease treatment and prevention as well as health restoration and maintenance is not new. However, in recent times, there has been a renewal of interest in the use of probiotics (as distinct from antibiotics) (also termed biotherapeutic agents), driven in large part by consumers and the lay press. Probiotics have been used therapeutically to ...
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APIC National Survey
Before the holiday season, The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) conducted a survey of infection preventionists in the United States. Results showed, similar to APIC’s previous survey conducted in March, that healthcare facilities across America are being forced to reuse masks, respirators and are implementing PPE crisis standards of care due a ...
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Vaginal Bacteria: How Much is Too Much?
What is microbial load? Microbial load helps to provide a more complete picture of your vaginal microbiome. Microbial load results are split into two parts: Bacterial load: an indication of the total amount of bacteria present in your vagina. Fungal load: an indication of the total amount of fungi present in your vagina. The microbial load results can help you to understand if your total ...
By Juno Bio
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Bladder management practice for spinal cord injury patients
The spinal cord is to relay messages between the brain and the rest of the boy. When spinal cord injury happens the body may lose some essential functions if the nerves can’t communicate with the brain. Inadequate bladder management of spinal cord injury (SCI) results in medical complications, psychological stress and even mortality. Frequent leakage of urine causes soiling of clothes ...
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The scientific basis for probiotic strains of Lactobacillus
The concept of using Lactobacillus species for disease treatment and prevention as well as health restoration and maintenance is not new. However, in recent times, there has been a renewal of interest in the use of probiotics (as distinct from antibiotics) (also termed biotherapeutic agents), driven in large part by consumers and the lay press. Probiotics have been used therapeutically to ...
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Urine Output Monitoring Shows Better Outcomes, Better Data for COVID-19 Frontline Workers - Case study
Clinical Case Study: Grady Health, Atlanta, GA. A Case study, utilizing a novel remote monitoring tablet, directly connected to the Accuryn Monitoring System. Background: There are an estimated 300,000 deaths from acute kidney injury (AKI) annually in the U.S.1 A mountain of growing clinical literature has shown that hourly urine output (UO) monitoring may lead to earlier recognition of AKI ...
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What is the difference between infection and disease?
Disease-causing microbes are often found in the human microbiome. So, when does the presence of pathogenic microbes indicate an infection? And when does the presence of infection explain disease? What is an infection? What is a disease? A disease associated with microbes is the outcome of interaction(s) between a microbe(s) and its host in which the host suffers some sort of damage. ...
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UVision360, Inc. – Luminelle DTx Hysteroscopy System
Allison London Brown, CEO of UVision360, Inc. in North Carolina, discusses the Luminelle DTx Hysteroscopy System. Traditionally, these procedures are conducted in a hospital or ambulatory setting. But the Luminelle system is compact and designed to be used in the doctor’s office, and the company is expected to file an application with the FDA that will allow doctors to conduct the first ...
By LUMINELLE
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Arbutin – Natural Skin Whitener
Skin pigmentation variations and discolorations can appear in the form of various dark spots, due to age, acne scars or other conditions, or obtained as a result of the overexposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. Sometimes freckles, the small dots of highly concentrated skin pigmentation, could also be undesirable. Skin whitening, lightening and bleaching refer to the use of chemical ...
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Probiotics Have Many Benefits for the Human Body
Probiotics are active microorganisms that are beneficial to the human body. They promote nutrient absorption and maintain the health of the intestinal tract by regulating the balance of the intestinal flora. The human intestinal flora contains a large number of microorganisms, as many as hundreds of species. In addition to probiotics, there are other microorganisms, such as viruses, fungi, ...
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Researching the effects of delayed toilet training with Wellspect`s ESPUN study grant
Wellspect supports evidence-based research and practice in the field of continence care, and sponsors the annual ESPUN study grant. Tinne Van Aggelpoel is the latest winner, and for World Toilet Day, we present the outcome of her study in the field of pediactric bladder and bowel management. Tinne Van Aggelpoel is a pelvic floor physiotherapist working at Antwerp University Hospital, UZA, ...
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Overactive Bladder in Women: What Causes It and How Do You Treat It?
Did you know that 40% of women in the United States struggle with an overactive bladder? If you’ve been struggling with the combination of symptoms, such as waking up in the middle of the night to urinate or feeling a frequent urge to urinate, you may be wondering if you have an overactive bladder. There are many causes behind an overactive bladder, but understanding this medical ...
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Freehand Transperineal Biopsy
“Freehand transperineal biopsy” seems to be the latest buzzword in the urology world, and for good reason. Compared to transrectal, transperineal is proven to be the cleaner and ultimately safer approach for prostate biopsies. The support for transperineal is growing, as mounting evidence continues to debunk previous misconceptions of tolerability, feasibility and accuracy. We ...
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Preterm Birth and the Vaginal Microbiome
The vaginal microbiome has a profound impact on pregnancy health - here we dig into the science with an expert You might already be familiar with how the microbes that live in your vagina affect your health, especially when it comes to conditions like yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis (BV). But it’s not just about you - your vaginal microbiome (VMB) can also impact the outcome of ...
By Juno Bio
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Why Sterile Packaging is Crucial for Medical Devices
Patients who need medical treatment often fear being exposed to harmful germs and unsanitary instruments. Just the thought of a healthcare provider using an unsterilized surgical device or needle is enough to make people feel queasy. As a result, patients find it reassuring to watch a clinician remove healthcare devices from sterile packaging before starting a procedure. Sterile packaging ...
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Prevent hospital acquired infections during construction projects
The issue of hospital acquired infections is a serious problem. According to several sources, three to four million hospital-acquired infections occur annually, with up to 80,000 fatalities. The costs of these infections are estimated to be between $4 billion and $5 billion per year (Air-Treatment Systems for Controlling Hospital acquired Infections, HPAC Engineering, April 2, 2008).Healthcare ...
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Hypoglycemic Functional Factors in Natural Products and Their Mechanisms of Action
Diabetes is a common clinical disease, and with the improvement of living standards, an increase in the number of obese people, and the intensification of aging populations, the incidence of diabetes is increasing year by year. Diabetes has various types and requires long-term treatment. Antidiabetic drugs are essential for people with the disease. These drugs can be classified into insulin ...
By BOC Sciences
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Fighting COVID-19 and Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
What is Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB)? Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), is an opportunistic pathogen primarily associated with hospital-acquired infections. Acinetobacterbaumannii can cause infections in the urinary tract, blood, lungs, and in wound. It can also live in a patient without causing infections or symptoms- this is especially common in ...
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Reduce Readmissions with Analytics & CDC Antibiotic Resistance Program - Case Study
This case study discusses hospital readmissions and provides healthcare professionals with recommended medical algorithms in the form of scores, models, and calculators that can aid in reducing readmissions, especially when related to antibiotic resistant microbiological pathogens. When health analytics, such as the CDC antibiotic resistance program and other algorithms are integrated into ...
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