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Nitrofurantoin: less effective for UTIs regardless of kidney function

Nitrofurantoin: less effective for UTIs regardless of kidney function

FromCMAJ Podcasts


Nitrofurantoin: less effective for UTIs regardless of kidney function

FromCMAJ Podcasts

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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Dr. Moneeza Walji, editorial fellow, interviews Dr. Amit Garg, nephrologist at London Health Sciences Centre and Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Western University. Dr. Garg and colleagues found that nitrofurantoin was less effective than other antibiotics for treatment of UTI in a large cohort of older women, regardless of the women’s estimated kidney function. Full article: https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.150067To request a transcript of this podcast, contact cmajgroup@cmaj.ca
Released:
Apr 24, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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CMAJ Podcasts: Exploring the latest in Canadian medicine from coast to coast to coast with your hosts, Drs. Mojola Omole and Blair Bigham. CMAJ Podcasts delves into the scientific and social health advances on the cutting edge of Canadian health care. Episodes include real stories of patients, clinicians, and others who are impacted by our health care system.