USA: Hospitalized patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) are given inappropriate antibiotics which are associated with longer duration of hospit...

Urology

New imaging technique captures molecular detail to detect Prostrate Cancer
Scientists at Stanford University have used a Transrectal Ultrasound and Photoacoustic (TRUSPA) technology to Image prostrate for detection of Prostat...

High intake of animal based protein can cause kidney stones
China: Higher intake of animal protein in the diet can cause kidney stones — is the conclusion of a recent study. According to the study, publis...

Short term antibiotics equally effective for bacteremic UTIs in infants
USA: Short term course of parenteral antibiotics gives similar outcomes as compared to long-term in infants with bacteremic urinary tract infections (...

Novel antibiotic combo good alternative to carbapenems for complicated UTI
India: Researchers from India have developed CSE — a novel combination of ceftriaxone, sulbactam, and disodium EDTA — that can be used as ...

Rare case of Penile ossification incidentally found on X ray pelvis
Dr Georges El Hasbani at American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon and colleagues have reported a rare case of penile ossification which has been...

Men with CVD receiving prostate cancer therapy have increased mortality risk
USA: Administration of oral prostate cancer therapy (abiraterone acetate and enzalutamide), increases mortality risk in older men (≥65 yr) with cardio...

Pivmecillinam-Five days course not superior to 3 day course for UTI, finds study
Denmark: A 5-day course of the antibiotic pivmecillinam is not superior to a 3-day course in women with uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) in...

World’s smallest stent developed for children with congenital urinary tract defects
Scientists have developed the world’s smallest stent with indirect 4D printing that may help children with congenital urinary tract defects in t...

Study finds combination antibiotic Avycaz, safe and effective for complicated UTIs in children
Delhi: The combination antibiotic Avycaz (ceftazidime-avibactam) is safe and well-tolerated in children with complicated urinary tract infections (cUT...