Recurrent simple cystitis in women requires more approaches than just antibiotics

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Recurrent simple cystitis in women requires more approaches than just antibiotics

24 April 2019

Vanessa Weenink

Wednesday 24 April 2019, 01:00 AM

A positive dipstick urine test in an asymptomatic, non-pregnant woman is not a cue for treatment

In non-pregnant women, bacteriuria or a positive dipstick test should be viewed in light of the presence or absence of symptoms before considering treatment, which, if started, also needs to take a long-term view

A 62-year-old woman sees a new GP for her sixth urinary tract infection in six months. On further questioning, two of the episodes were positive follo

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Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment

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