New guidance for complex UTIs in kids The guidelines specifically for complicated infections cover diagnosis and management according to determining features.
Whooping cough epidemic reaches record numbers GPs are urged to ensure patients have had their vaccine, as ‘staggeringly high’ cases soar to a record-breaking 41,772 so far this year.
‘Get asymptomatic testing’: STI test push amid rising cases Testing rates continue to stagnate despite the spike, leaving some to question whether GPs are comfortable discussing the topic.
New tool aims to reduce kids’ hospitalisations for UTI A world-first tool which determines a unique score of clinical features will help GPs decide the correct route of antibiotics for UTIs in children.
What do GPs need to know about ‘walking’ pneumonia? With a current ‘soup’ of respiratory infections coupled with antibiotic shortages, an epidemiologist outlines basic advice for GPs.
New STI awareness campaign launches The campaign, which is targeting young people, is looking to encourage safe sex and regular testing.
Recurrent Staph Infections Paediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Dr Angie Berkhout discusses the common infections caused by staphylococcus aureus and the factors that contribute to recurrences.
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.
Fragmented care a risk for children with asthma: Study Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma. But a lack of continuity of care is leading to higher hospitalisation rates.
Recurrent UTIs This episode explores the causes, risk factors, initial work-up and management of recurrent urinary tract infections with urologist Dr Matthew Roberts.