It has been suggested that the carotenes found in many non-photosynthetic bacteria may have the same protective function in these organisms 1. Here, some other compound would be the ...

CHRISTMAS could trigger a sudden surge in cystitis cases ... after having sex as this strengthens the pee stream and stops bacteria sticking inside the urinary tract. "Wash down below every ...

If it were possible to tell the signs your body is fighting a bacterial infection from those of a viral infection, it would be easier to pinpoint the treatment you need if your symptoms aren't getting ...

Angela Merkel’s memoir Freedom offers an unprecedented look into the life and mind of one of the world’s most influential leaders. Spanning her childhood in East Germany, the seismic events of 1989, ...

In 2002, a manufacturer of cochlear implants notified the U.S. FDA of cases of bacterial meningitis associated with the device. In response, the CDC, the FDA, and numerous state and city health ...

Results A consensus disease definition was developed and the term ‘chronic non-bacterial osteitis’ (CNO) is proposed to describe adults with sterile bone inflammation. For initial imaging evaluation ...

Noticeable bleeding is not a typical sign of cystitis, but it can occur in some cases. A bacterial UTI can sometimes cause hemorrhagic cystitis, where blood is present in the urine. Experiencing ...

Treatment for interstitial cystitis, or bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), includes lifestyle changes such as avoiding certain foods and managing stress. A doctor may also suggest medications ...

But we have perhaps underestimated bacteria: we saw that many of these bacteria types from Ukraine are equipped with genes that make them both resistant and virulent," says Kristian Riesbeck.

Cloning and sequencing of gene fragments amplified from bladder tissue of IC patients showed that these genes were derived from gram-negative bacteria, yet none of the IC patients had growth of ...