Alarm raised after study finds pharmacy UTI treatment inconsistent Controversial pharmacy prescribing trials have once again raised scope of practice concerns, with new research finding significant protocol inconsistences.
Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern The RACGP says ‘convenience and lobbying’ has won out in NSW, as pharmacists across the state are green lit to treat UTIs permanently.
Urinary superbugs: Are we going about it wrong? A new study investigating rates of antimicrobial resistance in aged care highlights the need for a potential overhaul of antibiotic guidelines.
Cranberry juice can prevent some recurrent UTIs: Cochrane Review Consuming cranberry reduces the chance of repeat UTIs for women, children, and people more susceptible to them due to medical procedures.
Recurrent UTIs This episode explores the causes, risk factors, initial work-up and management of recurrent urinary tract infections with urologist Dr Matthew Roberts.
Mixed response to state’s GP workforce solutions The RACGP has welcomed a $32 million package to support GPs in training but is dismayed at the prospect of another pharmacy prescribing trial.
Grommets no better than antibiotics at stopping recurrent OM: Research However, if antibiotics are chosen as the treatment modality, continuous low-dose prophylaxis is preferred to episodic therapy.
New algorithm aims to better diagnose repeat unsuccessful IVF The proposed more targeted approach should address shortcomings in the widely used definition of recurrent implantation failure.
Is it time to rethink midstream urine culture for UTI diagnosis? Research shows that an MSU may be unsuitable for excluding UTIs in patients with lower-urinary-tract symptoms.