Effective in reducing UTI incidenceD-Mannose Plus to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections and Discomfort after Cystoscopy: A Single-Center Prospective Randomized Pilot Study.
High relevance for UTI management
We aimed to see if D-Mannose plus could help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and discomfort in patients who underwent cystoscopy. In this single-center pilot study, patients were split into two groups: one received D-Mannose plus and the other did not.
Results showed that those taking D-Mannose plus had no positive urine cultures after the procedure, while 18.8% of the control group did. Furthermore, patients in the D-Mannose plus group reported significantly lower pain and urinary symptoms post-cystoscopy.
However, overall quality of life scores didn't differ significantly between the groups.
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We investigated the impact of probiotics on the prevalence of candidemia and candiduria in children undergoing treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics. In a careful retrospective study in a pediatric intensive care unit, we compared outcomes before and after introducing a probiotic mix that included Saccharomyces boulardii.
Our findings indicated a significant reduction in both candidemia and candiduria among patients receiving probiotics. Specifically, candidemia rates dropped from 3.7% in the control group to just 1.2%, while candiduria decreased from 22% to 10.7%. Although there was no significant change in urinary tract infections, the results suggest that probiotics could help lower certain fungal infections in pediatric patients on antibiotics.
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