Urinary tract infections

Drug compound to kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs found

The research, published in the journal ACS Nano, describes the new compound which kills gram-negative E. coli, including a multidrug-resistant pathogen, said to be responsible for millions of antibiotic-resistant infections worldwide annually.

May 30, 2019, 11:17 AM IST

Women, take note! Drinking 1.5 litres of water a day may keep UTIs at bay

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 40-60 per cent of women will develop a UTI during their lifetimes and one in four have a repeat infection unless precautions are taken.
 

Oct 07, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

Urinary tract infection symptoms: Try these home remedies for fast relief! (Watch slideshow)

Try these home remedies for fast relief! (Watch slideshow)

Aug 04, 2016, 10:46 AM IST

Cranberry can help fight urinary tract infections in babies

Cranberry extract possesses anti-inflammatory properties, which can improve kidney disease following kidney infection and reflux, present in other patients, the findings showed. 

Jan 19, 2016, 16:37 PM IST

Cranberries can help curb urinary tract infections

Cranberries can help curb recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), the second most common type of infection in the body, researchers, including one of India-origin, have found.

Nov 08, 2015, 19:46 PM IST

New device to improve urinary infections treatment

Urinary tract infections could be treated more quickly and efficiently using a DNA sequencing device the size of a USB stick, says a study.

Sep 21, 2015, 12:44 PM IST

This DNA sequencing device can UTI-proof your life

A team of researchers has come out with a DNA sequencing device that can improve treatment of urinary infections.

Sep 19, 2015, 16:47 PM IST