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The prevalence of urinary tract malignancy is low among postmenopausal women evaluated for asymptomatic microscopic hematuria

Suboptimal Guideline Adherence for Hematuria After Menopause

Low rate of urinary tract malignancy for women evaluated for asymptomatic microscopic hematuria
Many children who develop urinary tract infections tied to the Escherichia coli bacteria are now failing to respond to antibiotic treatment

Antibiotic Resistance in Pediatric UTIs Up Globally

Could lead to greater reliance on much more costly intravenous medications
In a case vignette published in the Feb. 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine

Vignette Highlights Management of Recurrent UTI in Older Men

Case presented of patient with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase E. coli infection
For patients with urinary tract infections

Continuation of Antibiotics for UTI Often Inappropriate

Antibiotics frequently initiated inappropriately in ER; continuation after admission inappropriate for 68%
Half of patients with recurrent urinary tract infections and asymptomatic renal calculi can be rendered infection-free with stone extraction

Stone Removal Helps Half of Patients With Recurrent UTI

Patients in study had nonobstructive renal stones; black race, HTN tied to higher recurrence risk
Cranberry juice capsules reduce the rate of urinary tract infection in women undergoing elective benign gynecological surgery involving urinary catheterization

Cranberry Juice Capsules Cut UTI Risk After Gynecological Surgery

Findings for women undergoing elective gynecologic surgery involving urinary catheterization
For men with type 1 diabetes

CV Autonomic Neuropathy Predicts Urological Issues

Increased odds of erectile dysfunction and/or lower urinary tract symptoms in men with T1DM
Nitrofurantoin may not be the most effective option for treatment of urinary tract infections in older women

Nitrofurantoin Not Best Choice for UTIs in Older Women

Researchers find other antibiotics may beat nitrofurantoin, the most commonly prescribed
For 8- to 11-year-olds

Bullying Linked to Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Children

Vancouver Symptom Score linked to bullying victimization and perpetrator scores