Definition of UTI
The term UTI is frequently used as an abbreviation for "urinary tract infection." It can refer to an infection of the kidneys, bladder, urethra or ureters, but the majority of UTIs affect only the urethra and/or bladder.
Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
'We Need to Raise the Bar' on Prostate Surgeries
Dr. Matthew Cooperberg talks with Andrew Vickers about new research tying high-volume surgeons and hospitals to better outcomes in prostate cancer surgery.
Renal Denervation in the Management of Resistant Hypertension
Is renal denervation a reputable and safe therapy, and should it be offered to all patients with resistant hypertension? This new study explores the issues.
What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Disease?
Kidney disease will not normally show any symptoms until it has advanced. Kidney disease leads to kidney failure. Kidney failure can be fatal. All symptoms should be taken seriously.
How to Dissolve a Kidney Stone
My mother suffered with kidney stones. So much so that back in the 1950's when they did not know that much about the condition, the doctor remove one of her kidneys. Mother lived for more than 40 years with one kidney. However, it meant being extra careful when it came to kidney stones. I'll tell yo
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Kidney stones are formed from chemicals in the urine and can cause severe pain as they move through the urinary tract. Because some people are at a greater risk for kidney stones, a special diet can help prevent stone formation,. There are several foods to avoid for the prevention of kidney stones
Military Women's Urinary Complications in Deployment Settings
Austere deployment environments are generally characterized by lack of privacy; crowded living arrangements and unsanitary conditions. How do these stresses impact elimination in female soldiers?
What Are the Causes of Increased Urinary Tract Infections?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) develop when foreign bacteria enters the urinary system. Although anyone can get a urinary tract infection, women are more prone than men due to their anatomical differences.
Chronic Kidney Disease and the Aging Population
As the general population ages, more people will develop and be at risk for chronic kidney disease. How can clinicians educate the public about the dangers of the disease?
Premature Ejaculation
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Herbs for Incontinence
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Body-balancing diets are quite different from other dietary regimes because they challenge several different aspects of losing weight at the same time. Some programs might focus on nutrition or exercise in particular; without addressing other aspects like mentality and lifestyle, dieters can become
John H. Laragh: The Legacy of an Iconic Clinician-Scientist
John Laragh pioneered research in aldosterone and MR antagonism in CV disease and CKD, revolutionizing treatment of these disorders as well as that for hypertension and diabetes.
How to Treat Urinary Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
Urinary incontinence -- the involuntary loss of urine -- is one of the potential side effects of prostate cancer surgery. The urinary sphincter may be damaged during prostate removal, compromising a man's to hold on urine. This condition can be temporary, although about 5% of men have permanent urin
Is Coronal CT Imaging a More Accurate Method of Measuring the
In this commentary on an article from the Journal of Urology by Nadler and colleagues, the use of coronal images is held to be necessary only in "complex and difficult cases."
Multi-Centre Evaluation Of The RIFLE Criteria For Early Acute Kidney Injury
The authors examine the RIFLE criteria, a consensus definition for AKI, on the day of ICU admission in a large heterogenous population of critically ill patients.
Optimizing Renal Replacement Therapy in Older Adults
How can we better customize care for older patients requiring renal replacement therapies?
How to Clear a UTI
Urinary tract infections are a common health problem, and these infections occur when bacteria enters the urinary tract. Women are more susceptible to these types of infections, and symptoms include painful urination, frequent urination and body aches. Even so, UTIs also affect men and children. But
Cures for Children's Urinary Tract Infections
Children can be prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs). According to FamilyDoctor.org, a UTI can appear as the result of something as simple as a bubble bath, or as the result of the common childhood practice of holding urine in the bladder for an extended period of time. Treating a UTI is done wi