bacteriuria/vaccinium

OBJECTIVE Bacteriuria is a usual complication of enterocystoplasty following cystectomy. Cranberry products may decrease the number of urinary tract infections because of a non-dialysable compound, a condensed tannin, the proanthocyanidin (PAC) type A. This study determined the effectiveness of

Cranberry juice has developed a following as a simple, nonpharmacologic means to reduce or treat urinary tract infections, yet the scientific basis for such a claim has been lacking. A new study suggests that bacterial infections (bacteriuria) and associated influx of white blood cells into the

OBJECTIVE We compared the effects of daily cranberry juice cocktail to those of placebo during pregnancy on asymptomatic bacteriuria and symptomatic urinary tract infections. METHODS A total of 188 women were randomized to cranberry or placebo in 3 treatment arms of A-cranberry 3 times daily (58),

OBJECTIVE To determine whether antibacterial effects of cranberry extract will reduce or eliminate bacteriuria and pyuria in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. METHODS Participants were people with SCI residing in the community who were

Bacteriuria plus pyuria is highly prevalent among older women living in nursing homes. Cranberry capsules are an understudied, nonantimicrobial prevention strategy used in this population. To test the effect of 2 oral cranberry capsules once a day on presence of bacteriuria plus pyuria among women

OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether cranberries are able to prevent postoperative urinary bacteriuria in patients undergoing pelvic surgery and receiving transurethral catheterisation. METHODS Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. METHODS French tertiary Care centre, University

UNASSIGNED This study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a concentrated PACs compound (36 mg/capsule), in veterans with SCI and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) requiring intermittent catheterization (IC) over a 15-day period. UNASSIGNED The objective of this study was

OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of regular intake of cranberry juice beverage on bacteriuria and pyuria in elderly women. METHODS Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. METHODS Volunteer sample of 153 elderly women (mean age, 78.5 years). METHODS Subjects were randomly assigned to

OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of cranberry prophylaxis on rates of bacteriuria and symptomatic urinary tract infection in children with neurogenic bladder receiving clean intermittent catheterization. METHODS Double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study of 15 children receiving cranberry

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the compliance with and tolerability of daily cranberry capsule ingestion for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) prevention in pregnancy. METHODS A total of 49 pregnant women from two sites were randomly assigned to cranberry or matching placebo, two doses daily, at gestational

Recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common reasons for long-term antibiotic use in frail older people, and these individuals often have non-symptomatic bacteriuria. This article reviews the literature and recommendations for the treatment of UTIs particularly in the older

BACKGROUND Dogs with spinal cord injury are at increased risk of developing bacteriuria due to increased residual urine volume. Cranberry extract inhibits binding of E. coli to uroepithelial cells, potentially reducing risk of bacteriuria. OBJECTIVE Cranberry extract reduces risk of bacteriuria in

BACKGROUND Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common complication among patients with hip fractures. Receiving an indwelling urinary catheter is a risk factor for developing UTIs. Treatment of symptomatic UTIs with antibiotics is expensive and can result in the development of antimicrobial