Scientists are developing test that could diagnose UTIs in 40 minutes 👩🔬
are the right course of treatment – with an aim of preventing the development of chronic conditions.
Dr Hayhurst, a senior lecturer at the University of South Wales , was initially motivated to create a test to help reduce antibiotic resistance, saying that some antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary or inappropriate. She soon realised a new test was vital given “under-diagnosis [of UTIs] is also a massive issue”.
If it is given the green light, patients with UTI symptoms will give a urine sample to their doctor, who can then process it through the scientists’ newly developed electronic reader device.Results could return within 40 minutes, identifying which type of bacteria may be causing the infection and indicating what treatment method should be followed.
The Chronic Urinary Tract Infection Campaign said half of all women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, with 1.6 million UK women currently suffering from a chronic UTI. It said: “There is an urgent need for swift, accurate UTI diagnosis with targeted antibiotic treatment, avoiding use of broad-spectrum antibiotics – especially with the growing concern over antimicrobial resistance. Fast diagnosis will also reduce the incidence of urinary sepsis.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
NI student fighting ovarian cancer after symptoms thought to be UTIsThe 26-year-old was told she had a mass the size of a baby's head
Læs mere »
Scientists say eight glasses of water a day may be too muchAberdeen scientists have found the recommended intake of two litres of water a day may be excessive.
Læs mere »
Drinking eight glasses of water a day is too much, say scientistsHow much water should you drink each day? 👀 It’s a question that goes back and forth with study after study claiming to land on the magic amount of water consumption for the average person... Here's what the new research says 👇
Læs mere »
Charles V: French scientists decode 500-year-old letterA French team has decoded a letter from Charles V, revealing rumours of an assassination plot.
Læs mere »
Universal flu vaccine could counter future pandemicAnimal trials, using the same mRNA technology as successful Covid vaccines, have gone well, scientists say.
Læs mere »
Yorkshire river pollution levels to be examined in £1.2m studyWater pollution research will enable chemical manufacturers to make safer substances, scientists say.
Læs mere »