Diagnosing Lower Urinary Tract Infections
Few shifts go by without ordering at least one urinalysis. While they are ubiquitously used, urine testing…
Urinary Tract Infection
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Diagnosing Lower Urinary Tract Infections
Few shifts go by without ordering at least one urinalysis. While they are ubiquitously used, urine testing... -
Why Is This Foley Bag Purple?
A 79-year-old male with a past medical history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and insulin-dependent diabetes presented to... -
UTIs and Estrogen: the Overlooked Link
It is common for patients with vulvas who are older than 50 years of age to present...
Why Is This Foley Bag Purple?
A 79-year-old male with a past medical history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and insulin-dependent diabetes presented to…
UTIs and Estrogen: the Overlooked Link
It is common for patients with vulvas who are older than 50 years of age to present…
Support for Shorter-Course Antibiotics in Older Men with Urinary Tract Infections
For afebrile men with suspected urinary tract infection (UTI), treatment with ciprofloxacin or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for one week…
Interval Likelihood Ratios of Urinalysis Results Can Help Predict UTI More Accurately in Kids
Interval likelihood ratios of urinalysis components can help predict the probability of a true urinary tract infection…
Tips for Managing Urinary Tract Infections in 2- to 24-Month Old Kids
Pediatric patients between the ages of 2 and 24 months who present with fever without a known…
Avoiding Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment of Urinary Tract Infection in the Emergency Department
Each year, there are more than 1 million ED visits for urinary tract infection (UTI) in the…
Pearls from Emergency Medicine Literature on Skin Conditions, Sepsis, Chest Pain, and More
Twelve months ago, I highlighted some of the most impactful, talked-aboutStaphylococcus aureus , or interesting articles published…