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Which drugs raise risk of urinary tract infections?
Some medications may directly cause the occurrence of urinary tract infections (UTIs), and a recent study presented at the 37th Annual European Association of Urology Congress (EAU 2022) has identified six drugs that appear to contribute to “significant reporting levels” for infections.
Which drugs raise risk of urinary tract infections?
29 Jul 2022
BTX relieves endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain
The administration of onabotulinumtoxinA (BTX) led to relief of pain and spasm in premenopausal women with persistent pelvic pain due to endometriosis, a study presented at ESHRE 2022 has shown.
BTX relieves endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain
29 Jul 2022
Parathyroidectomy effective for primary hyperparathyroidism regardless of localization technique
Parathyroidectomy yields excellent surgical outcomes in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), whether or not intraoperative localization technique (IOLT) or intraoperative parathyroid hormone (IOPTH) monitoring have been used, reports a recent study.
Parathyroidectomy effective for primary hyperparathyroidism regardless of localization technique
29 Jul 2022
Glucose-lowering medications protect against glaucoma, AMD
While diabetes is a risk factor for cataract, glucose-lowering medications appear to have a protective effect on the risks of open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), as shown in a study.
Glucose-lowering medications protect against glaucoma, AMD
29 Jul 2022
Glycated albumin offers clues to mortality risk even in nondiabetic individuals
Elevated levels of glycated albumin appear to indicate a greater risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among adults, regardless of their diabetes status, according to a study.
Glycated albumin offers clues to mortality risk even in nondiabetic individuals
29 Jul 2022
SOUNDS: Real-world use affirms efficacy, safety of sacral neuromodulator device for OAB
Delivering electric stimulation to the sacral nerves using an implantable device appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in a real-world setting, according to the France-based SOUNDS study presented at the 37th Annual European Association of Urology Congress (EAU 2022).
SOUNDS: Real-world use affirms efficacy, safety of sacral neuromodulator device for OAB
28 Jul 2022
Could polyphenol intake affect Alzheimer’s disease risk?
The intake of certain polyphenols may be tied to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs) particularly in Black individuals, according to a study from the US presented at Nutrition 2022.
