Anatomical factors and device integration require modified diagnostic workflows to manage complicated urinary tract ...

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 ...

In a randomized clinical trial involving patients with urinary retention, reusable catheters were found to be noninferior to ...

Rising cUTIs among older adults, chronically ill patients and catheter users are driving demand for novel antibiotics, rapid diagnostics, antimicrobial catheters and infection monitoring. HAI ...

Self-catheterization is a medical procedure that involves inserting a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine. Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC ...

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control, researchers reported on the execution of two electronic healthcare record (EHR) interventions for reducing urine culture (UC) ...

Investigators sought to determine whether a new protocol for urine sampling and testing lowers rates of catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Protocolized urine sampling and testing ...

Every day across America, children with spina bifida, adults with spinal cord injuries, and seniors with debilitating ...