The acronym UTI in medical circles stands for “urinary tract infection,” and it applies to a range of infections affecting the kidneys, bladder, ureters and/or urethra. Many people get UTIs when fecal ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging consumers to avoid certain consumer testing products. Each of the recalled tests was manufactured by Universal Meditech, Inc., or UMI. According to a ...

Word uti concept, urinary tract infection inscription on cubes in doctor hands. A new rapid test could make sure people with urinary tract infections get the best antibiotic The test checks how ...

All of this disproportionately affects the elderly. In a 2023 study of patients with a median age of 75, approximately 30% of ...

In a urinalysis, the presence of bacteria and elevated white blood cell levels in the urine usually indicate a UTI. Further tests may be necessary if you have a history of other urinary conditions. A ...

A wellplate with pink liquid in a few of its wells. A gloved hand pipettes liquid into the remaining empty wells. The new test eschews wellplates in favor of a handheld luminescence reader. Credit: ...

When you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort, there are two usual suspects: urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections. These common culprits share some similarities, like causing you to feel ...

Leukocyte esterase reagent strips that are commonly used to diagnose urinary tract infections may also help rapidly diagnose periprosthetic joint infections, according to a Rothman Institute at ...

Stewart wanted to design a non-invasive way to diagnose kidney disease. To determine the extent of organ damage, healthcare professionals often need to perform a biopsy. Instead, Stewart wanted to get ...

Here's what to know about over-the-counter UTI medication and the best supplements to manage urinary tract infection symptoms and help prevent recurring UTIs.