UTI test often fails to detect infection, say researchers – The Guardian
The Guardian newspaper reports that a new study suggests that the standard test, widely used since 1950s, does not work for chronic sufferers, detecting only 30% of infections. A research
New ‘bladder microbiome’ discovery could change the way we treat UTIs – ABC news
Australia’s ABC news cover work by Australian researchers on the bladder microbiome. The researchers have identified a collection of bacteria living in the female bladder that exists even in the absence
Urinary tract infections: How they’re prevented, diagnosed and treated on ABC
Dr Iain Duggin from University of Technology Sydney and Professor Malone-Lee spoke to the ABC news in Australia about UTIs. The article covers problems with testing, resistance and new treatments.
Chronic UTI featured on In the Name of Science radio show
Imelda Wilde’s chronic UTI was dismissed by doctors. She shares her experiences on the radio show ‘In the Name of Science’ along with specialist Professor James Malone-Lee. They both explain why
Bladder Health UK interviewed urologist Mr Ased Ali
Bladder Health UK interviewed Mr Ased Ali, Consultant Urologist at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust this summer. Mr Ali runs clinics to help patients with chronic UTI which are based
Informing NICE guidelines
One of our key aims is to bring about change in the way urinary tract infections are diagnosed and treated. The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) in the UK
CUTIC submits evidence to antimicrobial resistance inquiry
The Health and Social Care Committee launched an inquiry into how the Government is responding to the challenge of Antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We responded to their calls for written evidence
Women’s urine is NOT sterile: Contrary to conventional belief – The Daily Mail
Women’s urine is NOT sterile: Contrary to conventional belief, scientists have now discovered the bladder is filled with bacteria – both toxic and beneficial Urine is not sterile and can
Diagnosing UTIs is ‘a dog’s breakfast,’ and that’s affecting women – CBC Radio
Dr. James Malone-Lee, a Professor Emeritus of medicine at the University College London spoke on CBC – Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio and was critical of how UTIs are diagnosed and