Avoiding the unnecessary use of indwelling catheters and promptly removing catheters that are no longer needed are the first steps in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute ...

When UTI is left untreated it can lead to severe complications, which include lasting kidney damage, giving birth to a low ...

More than 100 million urinary catheters are placed every year, and the devices can be lifesaving, especially after surgery. But many of those who use them—about a quarter of users in developing ...

The use of a hydrophilic-coated catheter called SpeediCath (Coloplast) delays the onset of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients with acute spinal cord injury. Compared with the use of an ...

Man taking medication Study findings support AUA guidelines to consider antibiotic prophylaxis at the time of catheter removal. Administering antibiotic prophylaxis at the time of catheter removal ...

If you’ve had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know how uncomfortable it can be. This infection can be treated with antibiotics and by drinking more water. But what if the infection keeps coming ...

Non-balloon catheter observed zero UTIs in a 50-patient study at the University of South Florida; >500,000 uses worldwide; company selectively finalizing distributor partnerships and scaling ...