Listen to our latest podcast episode where Dr. Pamela Cipriano talks about mold toxicity, chronic bladder symptoms, and how mold can affect the immune system and irritate the bladder.
Listen Now: open.spotify.com/episode/1ZAsf7dLeMxJiqeH...

Have you heard about the Alliance for Patient-Centred UTI Research?

@chronicutiaustralia, @cuticuk, @letstalkuti (US), and @liveutifree

This week is about sharing UTI experiences, and we'd love to hear yours, so get in touch with any of our organisations!

#utistories #womenshealth #utiresearch

Listen to our latest podcast ep: Dr. Maria Uloko shares ground-breaking insights from her research, talking about how misdiagnosis and knowledge gaps in medicine are impacting people with chronic UTI and vulvar pain.
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Why is the immune system response to UTI likely one of the reasons that chronic urinary tract infection occurs? Dr. Malcolm Starkey joined Melissa Kramer for an interview to share his research. Watch now: https://youtu.be/LUADMg3KIqU

#liveutifree #bladdersmatter #chronicuti

How did the standard urine culture become the test used globally for UTI, and why is it so flawed? Dr. Malcolm Starkey  joins Melissa Kramer to share insights about the current state of UTI testing and how his research aims to change patient outcomes. Watch: https://youtu.be/jtWOTqOGBOc

Talking about the impact of UTIs on sexual wellbeing and relationships isn't always easy. But it does matter, and researchers need to understand lived experiences. If you're willing to share your experience, you can find the study here: https://redcap.link/v4ck1yls

Dr. Henry Schreiber explores UTIs as a whole‑body problem, shares insights on how the gut may serve as a reservoir for UTI‑causing bacteria, inflammation, and why we need better diagnostics and treatments. Listen Now.

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Bladder cancer is linked to prolonged inflammation, and catheters cause inflammation, is there a simple way to reduce this risk while also minimizing the risk of catheter-associated UTIs? Dr. Ana Flores-Mireles @afloresmireles.bsky.social  joined us to share her research.https://youtu.be/AC2xddCqu7Y

We've developed two new tools to enable patients to self-report their perspective on recurrent UTI-going beyond the insights that clinical tests provide to clinicians. We're looking for interview participants with recurrent UTI experience. uor-redcap.reading.ac.uk/surveys/

It’s not too late to join a clinical trial for a potential new UTI vaccine! Research is underway in the US, Argentina, Belgium, South Africa, and Spain. Learn more and find a research site near you: https://f.mtr.cool/bozbgbeuvx

Why do catheters increase the risk of UTI? Dr. Ana Flores-Mireles @afloresmireles.bsky.social joined Melissa Kramer for an interview to share how her own scientific discoveries could lead to long term solutions for patients who are catheterized. Watch now: https://f.mtr.cool/ikdehrkthw

Could chronic pain symptoms be a nervous system issue rather than infection? Or both? In this interview, Kate Waters discusses regulating the nervous system to help alleviate chronic urinary symptoms. Watch now: https://youtu.be/0pbUXvwYKE0

#liveutifree #bladdersmatter #diet #nutrition

What role does diet play in UTI prevention and management? In this interview, Kate Waters discusses why it's important to look at microbiome health holistically in the context of recurrent or chronic urinary tract infections, and in general. Watch now: https://youtu.be/E1oQz2o7gMo #liveutifree

A clinical trial for a potential new UTI vaccine is underway. Eligible volunteers in the US, Argentina, Belgium, South Africa, and Spain can participate. Learn more about how you can join the study: https://liveutifree.com/uti-vaccine-clinical-trial/

Grant funding has been awarded to an Australia-based research team to develop a new therapeutic that targets biofilms involved in urinary tract infections. Watch our interview with Prof. Begoña Heras and Dr. Jason Paxman, at the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science: https://youtu.be/CS_wW63rH04

Our latest episode: Dr. Indira Mysorekar explores how bladder health differs between people assigned female at birth and those assigned male, how menopause and chronic inflammation increase UTI risk, and what the future of care might look like. https://open.spotify.com/episode/19JkBRMkEIDjirSd8dlLDW

Joining a recurrent UTI study means contributing to research with potential long-term impact. A clinical trial for a new UTI vaccine is enrolling in the US, Argentina, Belgium, and South Africa. Find a research site near you: https://liveutifree.com/uti-vaccine-clinical-trial/

Wherever you are in the world, you're invited to participate in this new study! UK researchers want to hear from patients about the real-life impact of recurrent or chronic UTIs.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSff9t2A...

Listen to our latest podcast episode where Professor Chris Harding explores the new VESPER clinical trial, a landmark study for people with recurrent urinary tract infections who haven’t improved with first-line prevention.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/595rpADSDonOrbqzzwFpny

A study for a new UTI vaccine is currently looking for volunteers. Participants will be randomly assigned to a study group and researchers will track their health outcomes over a 14 month period. Learn more here: https://liveutifree.com/uti-vaccine-clinical-trial/

Could phages in your own urine shape future UTI treatment? Esme Brinsden @phagecollection.bsky.social joined us for an interview to share insights about The Phage Collection Project and how you can get involved. Watch now: https://youtu.be/sLZ498LegBA

#phagetherapy #liveutifree

Listen to our latest podcast episode where Amanda Burkardt and Dr. Mayukh Das share their novel approach to eliminating UTI-causing bacteria, with phage therapy. 

https://open.spotify.com/show/1jdS4IhxYq3PFQkadeWDL5

Listen to our latest podcast episode where Dr. Lindsay Burnett talks about the complex relationship between pelvic floor disorders, the urinary microbiome, and recurrent UTI symptoms. Check it out now: 

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Biotia has launched a new UTI diagnostic, now available in all US states. Read more about Biotia-ID Urine, how to order, and how their telehealth service can support the process: https://liveutifree.com/telehealth-for-uti

Which UTI supplements do patients find most helpful? Julia Anditsch and Melissa Kramer discuss their experiences with UTI, and what patients in the communities they've built say about UTI supplements. Watch now: https://youtu.be/c-4YhBslZt8

#UTISky #iveutifree #bladdersmatter #utisupplements

Research on UTI prevention is happening! A clinical trial for a potential new UTI vaccine is underway. The study will assess its efficacy and safety over one year. Learn more about eligibility and how to join here: https://liveutifree.com/uti-vaccine-clinical-trial

Listen to our latest podcast episode where Dr. Nick Parkinson shares how his ground breaking DNA‑based test compares to traditional culture and PCR methods. Check it out now: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TTX53CGU3DTIQuOjsTB9O

Listen to our latest podcast episode with Dr. Carley Akehurst, with guest host Jess Price. Together, they explore how a new patient-developed resource can transform clinical conversations. Check it out now: open.spotify.com/episode/5vuIRHjHM8Ybmd89...

Are there phages in your urine that could help shape the future of UTI treatment? @phagecollection.bsky.social is empowering citizen scientists to advance phage therapy research and combat AMR. Submit your questions for our upcoming interview with Esme Brinsden, the project coordinator.

Why isn't chronic UTI taken more seriously, and what can we do about it? Deirdre Pinto from @chronicutiaus.bsky.social‬ shares learnings from running a patient advocacy organization. Watch now: https://youtu.be/pSS_rdicT-k

@chronicutiaus.bsky.social 
#UTISky #iveutifree #bladdersmatter #utitesting