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Overdiagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections by Nursing Home Clinicians
01/14/2022
Samantha Matthews
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis...
01/14/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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NH Staff Intervention Reduces Antibiotic Overprescribing for UTIs
07/30/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
There were fewer antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections (UTIs) per resident in nursing homes where an intervention was implemented to improve UTI education and communication among staff members.
There were fewer antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections (UTIs) per resident in nursing homes where an intervention was implemented to improve UTI education and communication among staff members.
There were fewer antibiotic...
07/30/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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More Than a Third of Nursing Home UTIs Involve Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogen
08/20/2020
Researchers found that nine pathogens were behind roughly 90% of all urinary tract infections in nursing homes between 2013 and 2017, according to the National Healthcare Safety Network Long-Term Care Facility Component.
Researchers found that nine pathogens were behind roughly 90% of all urinary tract infections in nursing homes between 2013 and 2017, according to the National Healthcare Safety Network Long-Term Care Facility Component.
Researchers found that nine...
08/20/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Meropenem-Vaborbactam Effective for Complicated Urinary Tract Infection
02/27/2018
A combination treatment was found to be effective for treating complicated urinary tract infections, according to a recent study.
A combination treatment was found to be effective for treating complicated urinary tract infections, according to a recent study.
A combination treatment was...
02/27/2018
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Antibiotics Often Inappropriate for UTIs in Seniors
06/05/2017
Overprescription of antibiotics for UTIs in older adults may be more harmful than researchers previously thought.
Overprescription of antibiotics for UTIs in older adults may be more harmful than researchers previously thought.
Overprescription of antibiotics...
06/05/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Diabetes Meds May Cause UTIs and Genital Infections
12/29/2016
Certain diabetes medications may be associated with a higher risk of genital infections compared with placebo or other active treatments.
Certain diabetes medications may be associated with a higher risk of genital infections compared with placebo or other active treatments.
Certain diabetes medications may...
12/29/2016
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07/25/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Viatris Inc. is recalling more than 16 000 bottles of Cardura XL (doxazosin) extended-release tablets for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
Viatris Inc. is recalling more than 16 000 bottles of Cardura XL (doxazosin) extended-release tablets for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
Viatris Inc. is recalling more...
07/25/2024
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Adjuvant Endoscopic Balloon Cryoablation Demonstrates Safety, Efficacy in Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
12/20/2022
Allison Casey
Endoscopic balloon cryoablation was found to be noninferior to a single instillation of intravesical chemotherapy following transurethral resection for non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to results of a phase 2 trial.
Endoscopic balloon cryoablation was found to be noninferior to a single instillation of intravesical chemotherapy following transurethral resection for non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to results of a phase 2 trial.
Endoscopic balloon cryoablation...
12/20/2022
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Mirabegron Reduces Urinary Frequency, Improves Overactive Bladder Symptoms After Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer
05/23/2022
Janelle Bradley
Mirabergon added to tamsulosin improves frequent urination and overactive bladder symptoms among patients with prostate cancer who received brachytherapy, according to findings from a randomized trial.
Mirabergon added to tamsulosin improves frequent urination and overactive bladder symptoms among patients with prostate cancer who received brachytherapy, according to findings from a randomized trial.
Mirabergon added to tamsulosin...
05/23/2022
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Treatment Reduces Urinary Oxalate Excretion in Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
02/23/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Urinary oxalate was reduced to normal or near-normal levels in patients with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 after 6 months of treatment, according to study authors.
Urinary oxalate was reduced to normal or near-normal levels in patients with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 after 6 months of treatment, according to study authors.
Urinary oxalate was reduced to...
02/23/2022
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Overdiagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections by Nursing Home Clinicians
01/14/2022
Samantha Matthews
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis...
01/14/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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NH Staff Intervention Reduces Antibiotic Overprescribing for UTIs
07/30/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
There were fewer antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections (UTIs) per resident in nursing homes where an intervention was implemented to improve UTI education and communication among staff members.
There were fewer antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections (UTIs) per resident in nursing homes where an intervention was implemented to improve UTI education and communication among staff members.
There were fewer antibiotic...
07/30/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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More Than a Third of Nursing Home UTIs Involve Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogen
08/20/2020
Researchers found that nine pathogens were behind roughly 90% of all urinary tract infections in nursing homes between 2013 and 2017, according to the National Healthcare Safety Network Long-Term Care Facility Component.
Researchers found that nine pathogens were behind roughly 90% of all urinary tract infections in nursing homes between 2013 and 2017, according to the National Healthcare Safety Network Long-Term Care Facility Component.
Researchers found that nine...
08/20/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Incidence of Urinary Incontinence in OAs With Diabetes
06/22/2018
Presenters of a study at the ADA 2018 Scientific Sessions during the Saturday poster session sought to assess urinary incontinence and related risk factors in older adults with diabetes.
Presenters of a study at the ADA 2018 Scientific Sessions during the Saturday poster session sought to assess urinary incontinence and related risk factors in older adults with diabetes.
Presenters of a study at the ADA...
06/22/2018
Annals of Long-Term Care
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How Oral Antibiotics Impact Kidney Stone Risk
05/11/2018
A new study examined the risk of kidney stones in patients taking oral antibiotics. 
A new study examined the risk of kidney stones in patients taking oral antibiotics. 
A new study examined the risk...
05/11/2018
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FDA Approves Drug Combo for Overactive Bladder
05/09/2018
The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for the use of a combination therapy to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency.
The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for the use of a combination therapy to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency.
The FDA has approved a...
05/09/2018
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