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Urinary Tract Infections
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Vitamin D
and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Among US Men: Results From the 2005-2006
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey - Urology. 2011 Oct 17 -
"vitamin D deficiency was associated with the presence of moderate-severe UI
(POR 1.8, 95% CI 1.1, 3.0) and at least 1 LUTS (POR 1.4, 95% CI 1.0, 2.0)" - See
vitamin D products at iHerb.
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Probiotic may reduce rate of recurrent urinary tract infections in women, study
suggests - Science Daily, 4/15/11 - "Of the 100 women who participated in
the study, 50 received LACTIN-V, and 50 received the placebo. Seven of the women
who received LACTIN-V had at least one urinary tract infection, compared to 13
in the placebo group" - See
probiotic products at iHerb.
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Whole cranberry powder shows activity against recurrent UTIs - Nutra USA,
4/5/11 - "The volunteers were randomly assigned to receive no intervention, or a
low (500 mg) or high dose (1,000 mg) daily dose of the PACran whole cranberry
powder for 90 days ... At the end of the study, the control group did not show
any changes in concentrations of E. coli, while a significant reduction in the
cranberry groups were observed. Specifically, the researchers report a
reductions of E. coli in urine culture analysis of between 25 and 45 percent
after 10 days of cranberry consumption, and this was maintained over 90 days"
- See
Jarrow Formulas, Cran Clearance, 680 mg, 100 Capsules at iHerb.
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How
Cranberry Products Prevent Urinary Tract Infections - Science Daily,
5/9/08 - "Chemicals present in cranberries—and not
the acidity of cranberry juice, as previously thought—prevent
infection-causing bacteria from attaching to the cells that line the urinary
tract ... Chemicals found in cranberry products called proanthocyanidins
(PACs) prevent E. coli, which is the cause of about 85% of UTIs and 90% of
cases of acute pyelonephritis, from adhering to these urinary tract
epithelial cells by affecting the surface properties of the bacteria"
- See
Jarrow Formulas, Cran Clearance, 680 mg, 100 Capsules at iHerb.
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Cranberry near match for antibiotic UTI potential - study - Nutra USA,
12/23/08
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Cranberries Might Help Prevent Urinary Infections In Women - Science
Daily, 1/22/07 - "cranberry products significantly
reduced UTIs over 12 months compared to the placebo/control groups. The
cranberry treatment was more effective for women who suffered from recurrent
UTIs" - See
Cranberry products at iHerb.
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Cranberries Help Combat Urinary Tract Infections In Women, Researcher Finds
- Science Daily, 1/14/08
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The Chemistry Behind UTIs - mercola.com, 3/30/05
- More Cranberries, Fewer Urine Infections - WebMD, 9/30/04
- What can women do about recurrent bladder infections? - Natural Foods Merchandiser, 10/03
- Diet May Protect Women against Urinary Tract Infections - New Hope Natural Media, 5/29/03
- Dietary factors protecting women from urinary tract infection - Am. J. of Clin. Nutri., 3/1/03 -
"Frequent consumption of
fresh juices, especially berry juices, and fermented milk products containing probiotic bacteria was associated with a decreased risk of recurrence of UTI"
- Diet Drops Bladder-Infection Risk - WebMD, 2/27/03
- Cranberry Juice May Prevent Urinary Tract Infections - New Hope Natural Media, 7/18/02 -
"Women who consume cranberry juice (Vaccinium macrocarpon) on a daily basis may help prevent the urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association ... Another herbal treatment that may be helpful for UTIs is
uva ursi"
- The Cranberry Cure, A Glass a Day Could Keep Urinary Infections Away - WebMD, 6/29/01 -
"After
six months, only eight women taking cranberry juice had experienced a UTI, compared with 19 of those taking Lactobacillus, and 18 not taking anything"
- Cranberry Juice Helps Urinary Tract - Intelihealth, 6/29/01
- The Cranberry Cure, A Glass a Day Could Keep Urinary Infections Away - WebMD, 9/14/00
- Does drinking cranberry juice stop bladder infections? - Nutrition Science News, 5/99
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Other News:
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Common medications can contribute to lower urinary tract symptoms in men,
study finds - Science Daily, 10/11/11
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Retail meat linked to urinary tract infections: Strong new evidence -
Science Daily, 1/20/10 - "Chicken sold in
supermarkets, restaurants and other outlets may place young women at risk of
urinary tract infections (UTI) ... E. coli (Escherichia coli) bacteria
originating from these food sources can cause common urinary tract
infections"
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Why
Urinary Tract Infections Commonly Recur In Women - Science Daily, 1/3/08
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Bacteria That Cause Urinary Tract Infections Invade Bladder Cells -
Science Daily, 12/17/07
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FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Complicated Urinary Tract and Intra-Abdominal
Infections - Doctor's Guide, 10/18/07
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Oral
Antibiotics Effective To Treat Severe Urinary Tract Infections - Science
Daily, 10/16/07
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Depomed Receives FDA Approval of Proquin XR for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract
Infections - Doctor's Guide, 5/20/05
- Urinary-tract Infection Common After Pre-term Delivery - Doctor's Guide, 10/18/04
- Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) Demonstrates Rapid Symptom Improvement, Early Return to Activities in Women With Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections - Doctor's Guide, 10/18/04
- Medical Treatments Effective for Urge, Stress, Mixed Urinary Incontinence - Medscape, 5/4/04
- Pivmecillinam Safe for Treating Pregnant Women with Urinary-Tract Infections - Doctor's Guide, 5/4/04
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Extended-Release Ciprocloxacin In Management of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections - Doctor's Guide, 4/6/04
- Urinary tract infections going untreated - MSNBC, 3/16/04
- Short Course of Antibiotics For Urinary Tract Infection In Elderly Women Appears Safe, Effective - Doctor's Guide, 3/4/04
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Prior Fluoroquinolone Use Linked to Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Urinary-Tract Infections - Doctor's Guide, 9/17/03
- Bladder Infections Can Be Managed by Telephone Communication with Patients - Doctor's Guide, 9/17/03
- Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate/Macrocrystals) May Be Effective in Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections After Surgery - Doctor's Guide, 9/12/03
- FDA Approves Once-Daily Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) for Treatment of Complicated Urinary Tract Infections - Doctor's Guide, 8/29/03
- Bacteria Can Gang Up On You - CBS News, 7/4/03
- Oral Antibiotic Prophylaxis Reduces Post-Cystoscopy Infection - Doctor's Guide, 4/28/03
- Ciprofloxacin XR Rivals Conventional Regimen for Some Urinary Tract Infections and Acute Pyelonephritis - Doctor's Guide, 4/28/03
- Prior Antimicrobial Exposure Risk Factor For Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole-Resistant Urinary Tract Infections - Doctor's Guide, 4/10/03
- FDA Approves Once-Daily Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) XR For Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections - Doctor's Guide, 12/16/02
- Once Daily Extended Release Ciprofloxacin As Effective As Regular Dosing In Urinary Tract Infections - Doctor's Guide, 10/28/02
- Check for Interstitial Cystitis in Repeated UTI - Doctor's Guide, 10/21/02
- Extended-Release Ciprofloxacin Safe, Effective in Urinary Tract Infections - Doctor's Guide, 10/7/02
- Immuno-Active E. Coli Fractions Prevent Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections - Doctor's Guide, 8/20/02
- Short Antibiotic Course Controls Paediatric Urinary Tract Infection - Doctor's Guide, 8/5/02
- Spermicide Coated Condoms Increases Urinary Tract Infection Rates Among Women - Doctor's Guide, 7/29/02
- Children With UTI Need Longer Antibiotic Course - Medscape, 5/9/02
- Risk Factors in Upper Urinary Tract Infection Caused by E. Coli - Doctor's Guide, 4/8/02
- Transvaginal Ultrasonography Detects Uterine Myomas - Doctor's Guide, 4/8/02
- Oral Treatment As Safe, Effective As Intravenous For Paediatric Febrile Urinary Tract Infection - Doctor's Guide, 3/26/02
- Urine Dipstick Cannot Replace Microscopy to Predict UTI - Doctor's Guide, 3/18/02
- MDs Neglect Some Guidelines - Intelihealth, 1/14/02
- Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) Remains Most Active In Fighting Urinary Tract Infections - Doctor's Guide, 12/19/01
- New Vaccine Prevents Urinary Infection - Intelihealth, 12/18/01
- E. Coli Linked To Urinary Infection - Intelihealth, 10/4/01
- Cefixime Safe For Children With Relapsing Urinary Tract Infection - Doctor's Guide, 7/3/01
- New Prescription Treatment Available For Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection - Doctor's Guide, 12/21/98
- First One-Dose Treatment for Uncomplicated UTIs in Women Now Available - Doctor's Guide, 4/30/97
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