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Why we need to improve care for women with urinary tract infections
Dr Cat Anderson is a GP in North Staffordshire specialising in women’s health and UTIs (urinary tract infections). She outlines how traditional testing can miss UTIs and urges healthcare practitioners to listen closely to patients when they say they have a problem. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be common in women. Bacteria within our own … Continued
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Bladder and Bowel Q2 2023
Refusing to stop ketamine abuse can lead to bladder and kidney failure
Ketamine is a popular recreational drug that has been used for decades. However, recent studies have shown that its abuse can lead to serious bladder problems. Ketamine is a dissociative anaesthetic that has been used in medicine for many years. However, when taken in large quantities, it can cause a range of physical and mental … Continued
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The earlier bladder cancer is caught, the better the outcome can be
Bladder cancer is highly treatable if it is caught early enough. That’s why you shouldn’t delay if you spot symptoms, which can include blood in your urine. See your GP. “Let’s be honest,” says Kathryn Chatterton, Bladder Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. If you have the symptoms of … Continued