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Modern science reveals that clinicians' beliefs about urinary tract infections (UTIs) are fundamentally flawed, as supported by extensive data from various global centers. Despite this, many doctors continue outdated practices, though some are beginning to adapt with positive outcomes. Clinical guidelines, often followed due to pressure and fear of censure, are unfortunately based on erroneous information that contradicts current scientific understanding. The bureaucratic inertia and concerns over antimicrobial resistance (AMR) further hinder progress. This situation has led to unnecessary suffering for many women, men, and children who endure untreated or inadequately treated infections. The book addresses these issues, shedding light on the neglected field of UTIs and the misconceptions that persist. Its accessible style resonates with clinicians, featuring familiar clinical stories that highlight common frustrations. It offers a practical approach to resolving these clinical challenges. Topics covered include the history of UTI medicine, the urinary microbiome, the interaction between pathogens and the immune system, diagnostic criteria, antimicrobial resistance, groundbreaking research, antibiotic use, treatment strategies, ethics, and patient experiences. James Malone-Lee, an Emeritus Professor of Medicine at University College London, has dedicated 37 years to studying lower urinary tract symptoms, challenging long-h
Achat du livre
Cystitis Unmasked, Collectif d'auteurs
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2019
- Reliure
- (souple)
Modes de paiement
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- Titre
- Cystitis Unmasked
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Collectif d'auteurs
- Éditeur
- TFM Publishing Ltd
- Publié
- 2019
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 350
- ISBN10
- 1910079634
- ISBN13
- 9781910079638
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Santé & Médecine, La nature
- Description
- Modern science reveals that clinicians' beliefs about urinary tract infections (UTIs) are fundamentally flawed, as supported by extensive data from various global centers. Despite this, many doctors continue outdated practices, though some are beginning to adapt with positive outcomes. Clinical guidelines, often followed due to pressure and fear of censure, are unfortunately based on erroneous information that contradicts current scientific understanding. The bureaucratic inertia and concerns over antimicrobial resistance (AMR) further hinder progress. This situation has led to unnecessary suffering for many women, men, and children who endure untreated or inadequately treated infections. The book addresses these issues, shedding light on the neglected field of UTIs and the misconceptions that persist. Its accessible style resonates with clinicians, featuring familiar clinical stories that highlight common frustrations. It offers a practical approach to resolving these clinical challenges. Topics covered include the history of UTI medicine, the urinary microbiome, the interaction between pathogens and the immune system, diagnostic criteria, antimicrobial resistance, groundbreaking research, antibiotic use, treatment strategies, ethics, and patient experiences. James Malone-Lee, an Emeritus Professor of Medicine at University College London, has dedicated 37 years to studying lower urinary tract symptoms, challenging long-h