UTIs
PCR-Based Diagnostics Can Aid in Better Management of Complicated UTIs
The use of PCR-guided therapy can significantly enhance the detection and management of complicated urinary tract ...
MAY 14, 2025
1 in 5 Older Adults Develop Infections After Cardiac Surgery—Most Often UTIs, Pneumonia
One in 5 older adults develops an infection up to six months after cardiac surgery—especially women.
MAY 12, 2025
What Exactly Qualifies as a ‘Complex UTI’?
Complex urinary tract infections describe a heterogeneous group of infections ranging from any UTI in a male to ...
MAY 12, 2025
FDA Approves First-in-Class Blujepa to Treat uUTIs in Females 12 and Older
The FDA approved Blujepa to treat female adults (≥40 kg) and children (≥12 years of age, ≥40 kg) with ...
MARCH 26, 2025
FDA Approves Pivya for Uncomplicated UTIs
The FDA approved pivmecillinam to treat adult females with uncomplicated UTIs caused by susceptible isolates of ...
APRIL 24, 2024
UTIs Responsible for Significant Negative Outcomes
Hospital-onset urinary tract infections are associated with significant negative outcomes, and patients at risk for ...
MARCH 22, 2024
FDA Approves Exblifep to Treat cUTIs
The FDA approved cefepime-enmetazobactam to treat cUTIs, including pyelonephritis, in patients 18 years of age and ...
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Many Factors Responsible for Antibiotic Overuse for UTIs
Excessive laboratory testing, prolonged treatment durations and a lack of assessment of UTI symptoms result in high ...
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Resistant E. coli Rises Despite Drop in Cipro Use
A study of older Seattle-area women who had not taken any antibiotics for at least one year found the incidence of ...
AUGUST 31, 2023
Antibiotic-Resistant UTI Rates Rising
Antibiotic-resistant urinary tract infections (UTIs) have increased steadily over the past two decades, according ...
DECEMBER 10, 2022
Antibiotic-Resistant UTIs on the Rise, With Resistance to 3 Drugs or More in Some Areas
Antibiotic-resistant urinary tract infections (UTIs) have increased steadily over the past two decades, according ...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Urine Culture Reflex Policy Brings Many Benefits
Implementation of a urine culture reflex policy can lead to cost savings and reduction in antibiotic prescribing, ...
JUNE 30, 2022
