Dan Med Bull
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infectious diseases encountered in clinical practice and account for significant morbidity and high medical costs. Escherichia coli is the most predominant pathogen causing 80-90% of community-acquired UTIs and 30-50% of nosocomially-acquired UTIs. Recurrent UTIs (RUTIs) are reported in 25% of women within 6 months of an acute UTI episode and pose a major problem. ⋯ Furthermore we identified potential markers that may be used to select a more differentiated and optimal treatment. Future studies must explore the function of these VFGs and other putative and novel VFGs in relation to persistence or relapse of UTI and their possible role in IBC formation. Defining the repertoire and mechanism of VFGs could facilitate the development of new diagnostic tools, regimens and drugs for prevention and treatment of RUTI.
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Phantom breast sensation (PBS) following mastectomy has been recognized for many years. PBS is a feeling that the removed breast is still there. The reported prevalence and risk factors have not been established in large well-defined patient series. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of PBS following mastectomy and associated risk factors. ⋯ The prevalence of PBS during the first 1-3 years after mastectomy is about 25% and it is related to young age.