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Persistent/embedded Urinary Tract Infections are often misunderstood by patients and doctors alike. This library is a tool to learn about the science, the testing, the myths and the education surrounding UTIs.
UTI Vaccines in the United States
Vaccines present a different approach to treating urinary tract infections than antibiotics. While antibiotics work by trying to...
Jun 305 min read
Paediatric UTIs: CHARACTERIZING pathogenesis and immune responses
Paediatric UTIs: CHARACTERIZING pathogenesis and immune responses
Jul 241 min read
Helping bring phage medicines to UK patients – guidance for industry
Bacteriophages – viruses that selectively fight bacteria – may offer new hope in fighting infections and tackling antimicrobial resistance.
Jun 165 min read
Mary W.'s Story
My name is Mary. My UTI symptoms began when I got my first UTI at 22 years old. At the time, I was still in college, so around 18 years...
Jun 33 min read
The Potential Cancer, Health Risks Lurking in One Popular OTC Drug
A widely available drug for urinary tract infections has never been formally approved by the US government. It’s not the only one.
May 217 min read
Basics of Chronic UTI
In much of the world, chronic UTI remains an unofficial diagnosis, despite being a very real phenomenon. Although chronic UTIs are...
Mar 245 min read
Building a Support System with UTI
Living with urinary tract infections can be an isolating experience. While UTI is a common condition, the stigma around the disease...
Feb 63 min read
Elmiron: New Research Shows Visual Degeneration Continues After Cessation
New research shows that Elmiron, a medication prescribed for interstitial cystitis, causes ongoing visual degeneration even after...
Jan 302 min read
Mavis' Story
My symptoms first started in 1995. I’ve had every invasive investigation available done to get help. Doctors have treated me by saying to...
Jan 221 min read
Bacteria and Biofilms in UTI
If you’ve experienced more than one UTI it’s probably clear to you that the infections can be persistent and hard to get rid of....
Jan 105 min read
National Academies Report Calls for an NIH Institute Dedicated to Women's Health
For decades, knowledge gaps in women’s health research have left patients and clinicians with more unanswered questions and fewer medical...
Jan 91 min read
How to Get Through the Holidays with UTI
The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, particularly for those living with UTI. When experiencing recurrent or chronic UTI, the...
Dec 10, 20244 min read
Quality of Life Concerns with UTI
Did you know that 9 out of 10 people with chronic UTI feel that their condition has impacted their quality of life? According to a...
Nov 26, 20245 min read
Caroline's Story
In March 2016 I was taking oestrogen to combat symptoms of the Menopause. I was unable to tolerate progesterone in any shape or form. I...
Nov 13, 20241 min read
Advocating for Yourself While Living with UTI
Anyone who has experienced a chronic condition knows how daunting it can be to seek out medical care. It can be easy to fall into shame...
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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