Urinary Tract Infections

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Pop Quiz

Pop Quiz

Why Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias Increase UTI and Delirium Risk

07/15/2026

Anthony Calabro, MA

Alzheimer disease and related dementias can increase vulnerability to urinary tract infection (UTI) through age-related, functional, and communication-related factors. This quiz reviews why UTI may be...

07/15/2026

Radiology

Radiology

Poll: How would you treat a girl with acute, cramping pain in the right lower quadrant?

01/09/2026

3-IN-30

3-IN-30

Do You Know the Key Mechanisms and Risks of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms for Men?

07/17/2025

Kate Young

Think you know the nuances of lower urinary tract symptoms in men? Prove it in 30 seconds.

07/17/2025

3-IN-30

Answer Key: Do You Know the Key Mechanisms and Risks of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms for Men?

01/01/2015

Kate Young

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01/01/2015

Research Summaries

research summary

research summary

Retrospective Study Finds Higher CAUTI/UTI and CLABSI Rates in Critical Care During COVID-19 Era

07/14/2026

Anthony Calabro, MA

A retrospective surveillance study of critical care units at a tertiary care hospital found high CAUTI/UTI and CLABSI rates, with CLABSI rates increasing 2.64-fold during the COVID-19 era.

07/14/2026

FDA Approval

FDA Approval

FDA Approves Utebzi as First Oral Carbapenem Therapy for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections in Adults

06/30/2026

Anthony Calabro, MA

The FDA approved tebipenem pivoxil (Utebzi) for adults with complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis, who have limited or no alternative oral treatment options.

06/30/2026

Timeline Snapshot

Notable FDA Approvals in June

06/29/2026

June 2026 included several FDA drug and biologic approvals across a range of therapeutic areas. This timeline highlights the key alerts our publication covered throughout the month, giving readers a quick,...

06/29/2026

FDA Approval

FDA Approves Cefepime and Zidebactam (Zaynich) for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections Including Pyelonephritis

06/12/2026

Anthony Calabro, MA

The FDA approved cefepime and zidebactam (Zaynich, Wockhardt), a novel intravenous antibiotic, for adults with complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis, caused by susceptible...

06/12/2026

Research Summary

Research Summary

Ultra-Low-Dose Estriol Gel Cuts UTIs by 26% in Postmenopausal Women with Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

02/17/2025

Kate Young

An ultra-low-dose 0.005% estriol vaginal gel reduced recurrent urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause, offering a safe and effective alternative to...

02/17/2025

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