Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect 53% of women at least once in their lives. Men get off easier with only 14% being affected. The infections lead to 6.8 million doctor visits. Prevention would be nice.

Scientists may be closer to developing the first vaccine for UTIs in the US if they can replicate results achieved in studies with mice.
The researchers at the University of Michigan found that a UTI vaccine given to mice prevented infection and produced key types of immunity.
Researchers have been trying to produce a vaccine against UTIs for two decades. However, the latest research may be more successful …read more

 
A certain group of antibiotics, called fluoroquinolones, may increase the risk of tendonitis and ruptured tendons. Examples of antiobiotics in this group are Cipro (sold by generically as ciprofloxacin) and Floxin (sold generically as ofloxacin).
Cipro is most commonly used for urinary tract infections (UTIs).
The risk of tendon injury appears to begreater in patients who are 60 years or older, those who have had certain organ transplants and those who are taking steroid therapy. The FDA says that doctors should restrict use of the drug, only used if absolutely needed.
 
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