Nephrology | MD.Saúde

November 19, 2023

Is Cranberry Juice (or pills) Good for Urinary Tract Infections?

Article summary: TL; DR What is Cranberry? Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most common health problems, affecting millions worldwide yearly. Although UTIs are treatable with antibiotics, the excessive use of these drugs can lead to the development of bacterial resistance, which has become a growing concern in the health field. Consequently, finding viable alternatives to prevent these infections

November 12, 2023

Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection With Antibiotics

Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) With Antibiotics

Pedro Pinheiro, MD

Summary of the Article: TL;DR What is a urinary tract infection? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is the name given to an infection of any urinary tract structure, including the urethra, bladder, ureters, or kidneys. In over 95% of patients, the infection is bacterial in origin, with the Escherichia coli bacterium responsible for more than 80% of these cases. No