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Novel Strategies in the Prevention and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections

open access: yesPathogens, 2016
Urinary tract infections are one of the most common bacterial infections, especially in women and children, frequently treated with antibiotics.
Petra Lüthje, Annelie Brauner
doaj   +1 more source

Infections Complicating Orthotopic Liver Transplantation: A Study Emphasizing Graft-Related Septicemia [PDF]

open access: yes, 1976
In 93 recipients of 102 orthotopic liver homografts, the incidence of bacteremia or fungemia exceeded 70%. The graft itself was usually an entry site for systemic infection after both immunologic and nonimmunologic parenchymal injury, especially if there
Hansbrough, JF   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Bacteria‐Responsive Nanostructured Drug Delivery Systems for Targeted Antimicrobial Therapy

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
Bacteria‐responsive nanocarriers are designed to release antimicrobials only in the presence of infection‐specific cues. This selective activation ensures drug release precisely at the site of infection, avoiding premature or indiscriminate release, and enhancing efficacy.
Guillermo Landa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hospital-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections: Results of a Cohort Study Performed in an Internal Medicine Department

open access: yesActa Médica Portuguesa, 2017
Introduction: Urinary tract infections are the most frequent healthcare associated infections, being related to both high costs and morbidity. Our intention was to carry out an epidemiological characterization of hospital acquired urinary tract ...
Maria João Lobão, Paulo Sousa
doaj   +1 more source

The relationship between infecting organisms and underlying structural anomalies in children with urinary tract infections [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common cause of morbidity in childhood with potential for renal scarring and reflux nephropathy which can lead to hypertension and end-stage renal failure.
Grech, Victor E.   +3 more
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Rapid tests and urine sampling techniques for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) in children under five years: a systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common sources of infection in children under five. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is important to reduce the risk of renal scarring.
A Doley   +91 more
core   +3 more sources

Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles in Biomedicine: Advances and Prospects

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
Mesoporous silica nanoparticles offer unique properties like high surface area, tunable pores, and functionalization. They excel in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and stimuli‐responsive therapies, enabling targeted and controlled treatments. With roles in cancer therapy and diagnostics, their clinical translation requires addressing challenges in ...
Miguel Manzano, María Vallet‐Regí
wiley   +1 more source

Urinary tract infections are common and have an impact on performance in elite wheelchair athletes: a cross-sectional study of self-reported data

open access: yesSwiss Medical Weekly
STUDY AIMS: Wheelchair athletes may be at risk of urinary tract infections, especially those with spinal cord injury. A urinary tract infection can lead to a loss of training hours and reduced performance in athletes.
Anneke Hertig-Godeschalk   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Relationship between Diabetes mellitus and Urinary tract infections

open access: yesمجلة بغداد للعلوم, 2008
Blood and urine samples were collected from 203 patients to study the relationship between Diabetes mellitus and urinary tract infections (UTI). Blood and urine specimens were subjected for estimation of random blood sugar, in addition to detection of ...
Baghdad Science Journal
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluating Prescriber Adherence to Guideline-Based Treatment Pathways of a Newly Initiated Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at a Rehabilitation Hospital [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials in the healthcare setting is associated with consequences including antimicrobial resistance, Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), adverse drug reactions, and increased healthcare costs.
Bertram, Christie
core   +1 more source

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