Phages could soon test and treat urinary tract infections

Growing resistance to antibiotics is renewing interest in phage therapy for conditions like urinary tract infections.

Vanessa Bleich-ETH Zurich • futurity
July 21, 2023 ~6 min

Drug duo treats stubborn urinary tract infections

A new drug combination appears to be more effective against complicated urinary tract infections, especially those that are drug-resistant.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Oct. 26, 2022 ~5 min


Yoga app eases incontinence in 4 weeks

An easy-to-use yoga app could offer a way to significantly improve incontinence severity in as little as four weeks.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
July 27, 2022 ~6 min

What causes repeat urinary tract infections?

Some women get repeat UTIs, but it hasn't been clear why. New research finds that antibiotics may increase risk of further UTIs by disrupting microbiome.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
May 9, 2022 ~8 min

Shot to the bladder could ‘teach’ body to fight urinary tract infections

In a new study with mice, a vaccine administered directly to the bladder cleared the bacteria that cause urinary tract infection. Can it work for people?

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
March 3, 2021 ~4 min

Immune response may cause repeat bladder infections

New research with mice indicates that recurrent bladder infections result from an unusual immune response.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
May 18, 2020 ~5 min

PTSD nearly doubles risk for infections

People with PTSD have almost double the risk of developing an infection, researchers find. Men and women face different risks.

Boston University • futurity
Oct. 16, 2019 ~2 min

How one UTI makes another more likely

New research in mice clarifies why urinary tract infections recur in some people.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
Aug. 23, 2019 ~6 min


‘Extra’ enzymes boost E. coli resistance at low pH

Studying E. coli at neutral pH in the lab might not give us a full sense of their powers against antibiotics.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
April 15, 2019 ~4 min

Triclosan in soap and toothpaste actually makes germs stronger

The antibacterial chemical triclosan in many hand soaps, toothpastes, and even baby toys actually makes bacteria harder to kill.

Marta Wegorzewska-WUSTL • futurity
Feb. 22, 2019 ~8 min

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