Female Urinary Tract Infections in Clinical Practice

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

This book comprehensively covers the latest consensus in the diagnosis and management of patients with recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). It features a broad overview of the basic science and the spread of antibiotic resistance in UTIs. Guidelines are provided on the recommended approaches for using antibiotics including dosage, duration, resistance rates for a range of antibiotics, and available methods for combating antibiotic resistance. Further topics covered include prophylaxis, including conservative lifestyle modifications as well as preventative therapies. Female Urinary Tract Infections in Clinical Practice summarises the basic science, use of antibiotics, and preventative strategies for UTIs and represents a timely and valuable resource for all practising and trainee medical professionals who encounter these patients in their practice.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-11-26
Mått:127 x 203 x 7 mm
Vikt:149 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:In Clinical Practice
Antal sidor:108
Förlag:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN:9783030279080

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Mr Bob Yang has been researching novel therapies in the treatment of recurrent Urinary Tract Infections over the last 5 years. His research has been accepted for presentation in 11 leading international urological conferences and has been awarded 3 first place prizes for academic excellence and best research (from the Association of Surgeons in Training, British Association of Urology Surgeons, Joe Smith Memorial Prize Oxford Nuffield Science).He graduated with First Class Honors and was awarded five distinctions for outstanding examination performance in surgery, medicine, pharmacology, psychiatry and clinical practice. He was also awarded the Swinford Evans and the Evelyn de Rothchild Award; two prestigious university prizes for academic excellence.Mr Steve Foley is a recognised global leading expert in female urology and recurrent UTIs. He has been invited to lecture in Australia, Argentina, USA and holds several lecturing posts in Europe on the topics of incontinence, painful bladder conditions and recurrent urinary tract infections. Over the past 5 years Mr Foley has been one of the pioneers of the surgical management of male incontinence (particularly the 'Male Sling' and bulking agents). He is now one of the most experienced Surgeons in the UK with this type of operation, and regularly trains other Surgeons how to perform it. He has held numerous teaching sessions in Berkshire on surgical techniques, attracting many overseas surgeons and is currently involved in several international research studies in the fields of incontinence and urinary tract infections.

Innehållsförteckning

Pathophysiology of UTIs.- Presentation and Diagnosis.- Role of imaging in UTIs.- Antibiotics.- Lifestyle Modifications.- Cranberry.- D-Mannose.- Methenamine hippurate (Hiprex).- Oestrogen replacement therapy.- Traditional Chinese Medicine.- Intravesical Therapies.- Fractional CO2 thermo-ablative vaginal laser therapy.- Immunomodulation vaccines.- Urinary tract infections of the Neurogenic Bladder.