Medscape InDiscussion: Urinary Tract Infections

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Listen to Medscape InDiscussion: Urinary Tract Infections, a podcast series where thought leaders and clinical experts share their diverse insights and practical ideas for optimizing patient care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/ca8/p04/podcast-uti-s1-ep1-2026a1000hde. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

Episodes

  1. Sep 23

    UTI Treatment Options for Special Patient Populations

    Drs Anne Lenore Ackerman and Nazema Siddiqui discuss special patient populations and exceptions to the rules for UTI treatment. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/ca8/p04/podcast-uti-s1-ep5-2026a1000hdl. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Cystitis (Bladder Infection) in Females https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/233101-overview Clinical Practice Guideline by Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): 2025 Guideline on Management and Treatment of Complicated Urinary Tract Infections: Introduction and Methods https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41467387/ The Human Urinary Microbiome and Its Potential Role in Urinary Tract Infections https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39827037/ Vulvovaginal Estrogen Therapy for Urinary Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women: A Review and Meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40569036/ Vaginal Estrogen Therapy for Treatment of Menopausal Genitourinary Syndrome Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40673012/ Diagnostic Stewardship for Urine Cultures https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38575490/ The AUA/SUFU Guideline on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Overactive Bladder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38651651/ The AUA/SUFU/AUGS Guideline on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40298120/ Proposing the "Continuum of UTI" for a Nuanced Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infections https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38330392/ The Urinary Microbiome in Postmenopausal Women With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34181466/ Effectiveness of Prophylactic Oral and/or Vaginal Probiotic Supplementation in the Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38084984/ Review of Non-Antibiotic Treatment and Prevention of Recurrent UTIs — A Summary of Current Guidance and Suggested Treatment Algorithm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41267888/ A One-Year Multicenter Study of Efficacy and Safety of a Continuous, Low-Dose, Estradiol-Releasing Vaginal Ring (Estring) in Postmenopausal Women With Symptoms and Signs of Urogenital Aging https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8572039/ Effectiveness of Methenamine Hippurate in Preventing Urinary Tract Infections: An Updated Systematic Review, Meta-analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39955521/ Gentamicin Bladder Instillations Decrease Symptomatic Urinary Tract Infections in Neurogenic Bladder Patients on Intermittent Catheterization https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29382457/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Aug 20

    UTIs, Sexual Function, and Quality of Life

    Drs Anne Lenore Ackerman and Rachel S. Rubin discuss urinary tract infections, sexual function, quality of life, and the importance of patient education. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/ca8/p04/podcast-uti-s1-ep4-2026a1000hdj. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Cystitis (Bladder Infection) in Females https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/233101-overview Assessing the Influence of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections on Sexual Function: A Case-Control Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39779284/ The AUA/SUFU/AUGS Guideline on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40298120/ Updates to Recurrent Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Women: AUA/CUA/SUFU Guideline (2025) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40905426/ The Human Urinary Microbiome and Its Potential Role in Urinary Tract Infections https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39827037/ Effective Prevention of Recurrent UTIs With Vaginal Estrogen: Pearls for a Urological Approach to Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32533967/ Urosepsis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management-an Update https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38639782/ Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/256806-overview Endometriosis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/271899-overview Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From The Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12117397/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Jul 22

    What Do Recent Guideline Revisions Mean for the Diagnosis and Management of Complicated UTIs?

    Drs Anne Lenore Ackerman and Barbara W. Trautner discuss recent changes to the guidelines for the diagnosis and management of complicated UTIs. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/ca8/p04/podcast-uti-s1-ep3-2026a1000hdi. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Cystitis (Bladder Infection) in Females https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/233101-overview Clinical Practice Guideline by Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): 2025 Guideline on Management and Treatment of Complicated Urinary Tract Infections: Introduction and Methods https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41467387/ A Framework for Developing PICO Research Questions With Subgroups in Clinical Practice Guidelines https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41997221/ Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Males https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/231574-overview Acute Pyelonephritis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/245559-overview Updates to Recurrent Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Women: AUA/CUA/SUFU Guideline (2025) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40905426/ European Association of Urology Guidelines on Urological Infections: Summary of the 2024 Guidelines https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38714379/ Review of Non-Antibiotic Treatment and Prevention of Recurrent UTIs — A Summary of Current Guidance and Suggested Treatment Algorithm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41267888/ Urinary Tract Infection and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Older Adults https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29079155/ The Human Urinary Microbiome and Its Potential Role in Urinary Tract Infections https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39827037/ Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31609735/ Proposing the “Continuum of UTI” for a Nuanced Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infections https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38330392/ Biomarkers Innovation in Urinary Tract Infections: Insights Into Pathophysiology, Antibiotic Resistance, and Clinical Applications https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41479814/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Jun 23

    Treating Recurrent UTIs in Older Women

    Drs Anne Lenore Ackerman and Melissa Kaufman discuss recurrent UTIs in older women and its association with genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/ca8/p04/podcast-uti-s1-ep2-2026a1000hdf. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Cystitis (Bladder Infection) in Females https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/233101-overview The AUA/SUFU/AUGS Guideline on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40298120/ Updates to Recurrent Uncomplicated UTIs in Women: AUA/CUA/SUFU Guideline (2025) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40905426/ Interstitial Cystitis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2055505-overview Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) Diagnosis: Current Limitations and a Pragmatic Clinical Diagnostic Definition https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40626422/ Novel Technologies for the Diagnosis of UTIs https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39760497/ The Human Urinary Microbiome and Its Potential Role in UTIs https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39827037/ Label or Concept - What Is a Pathobiont? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32376073/ Fecal Microbiota Transplant as Treatment for Recurrent UTIs: A Proof-of-Concept Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40601184/ New Possibilities for Hormonal Vaginal Treatment in Menopausal Women https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37510854/ Clinical Application of the Vaginal Maturation Index https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10507070/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Jun 23

    UTI Vaccines and New Developments in the Treatment of Recurrent UTIs

    Drs Anne Lenore Ackerman and Curtis Nickel discuss new developments in the treatment of recurrent UTIs, particularly UTI vaccines. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/ca8/p04/podcast-uti-s1-ep1-2026a1000hde. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Cystitis (Bladder Infection) in Females https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/233101-overview An Effective Sublingual Vaccine, MV140, Safely Reduces Risk of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in Women https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986281/ Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): A Review and Proposal for Clinicians https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39858308/ Sublingual MV140 for Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38319200/ Mucosal Immune Response in Biology, Disease Prevention and Treatment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39774607/ Recurrent UTI in Women-Risk Factors and Management https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38599896/ The Human Urinary Microbiome and Its Potential Role in Urinary Tract Infections https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39827037/ Secondary Analysis of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patients Enrolled in a Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Prevention Study Provides a Novel Paradigm for Etio-Pathogenesis and Practical Management of This Infection Phenotype https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38787248/ Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) Diagnosis: Current Limitations and a Pragmatic Clinical Diagnostic Definition https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40626422/ Patient Related Outcomes for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Recommendations for Clinical Trials and General Urology Practice https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40621808/ Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Males https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/231574-overview Phytotherapy (BNO 1045) of Acute Lower Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection in Women Normalizes Local Host Responses https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37544300/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Listen to Medscape InDiscussion: Urinary Tract Infections, a podcast series where thought leaders and clinical experts share their diverse insights and practical ideas for optimizing patient care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/ca8/p04/podcast-uti-s1-ep1-2026a1000hde. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

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