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Indira Mysorekar is a Professor of Medicine whose lab group has made a number of significant discoveries in microbiology and microbial pathogenesis of UTI. One of these was the finding that E. coli can persist in reservoirs in the bladder and re-emerge to cause symptoms. This finding was a huge step forward for recurrent and chronic UTI research. This interview answers the following questions and more: 👉 Can you see inflammation, biofilms, or an embedded infection via a cystoscopy? 👉 What is cystitis cystica and what does it look like on cystoscopy? 👉 How can chronic bladder inflammation and chronic UTI be differentiated? 👉 Could long term bladder inflammation lead to more serious conditions in the bladder? 👉 Is it possible to break the cycle of inflammation and infection? 👉 After a UTI, how long does inflammation in the bladder typically take to subside? 👉 Does repeated use of antibiotics have a negative impact on the immune system? 👉 How does the immune system deal with foreign objects such as an indwelling catheter? 👉 Are there any treatments or natural remedies that might provide helpful immune system support for those with chronic bladder infection? We truly appreciate the time experts contribute to our community and we'd love to hear from you if you'd like to get involved! https://lnkd.in/efJZwRn5

We receive a lot of questions from the patient community about Lyme disease, other tick-borne infection, and mold toxicity. Greg Lee, the founder of the Lyme Research and Healing Center and LymeResearchCenter.com, recently joined us for an interview to answer some of these questions. In this interview he shares insights around the following questions: 👉 What is Lyme disease and what other organisms can ticks transmit? 👉 Is it possible to have contracted a tick-borne infection without developing a 'bullseye rash'? 👉 What are the symptoms of an acute or chronic tick-borne infection? 👉 Is it possible to have chronic Lyme disease despite initial antibiotic treatment? 👉 Are there other medical conditions with symptoms similar to those of chronic Lyme disease? 👉 What is the relationship between biofilms and tick-borne infections? 👉 How do you test for Lyme disease? 👉 How is chronic Lyme disease treated? 👉 What is mold toxicity, and what are the symptoms? 👉 How can you test for and treat mold toxicity? We truly appreciate the time experts contribute to our community and we'd love to hear from you if you'd like to get involved! https://lnkd.in/eZDMhJZG

Have you ever heard of bacteriophage therapy for recurrent UTI? Research has shown great promise in this area, and we're excited to announce that a clinical trial is planned for 2025. To provide more insight into phage therapy and how PHIOGEN's new phage products work, Amanda (Curtis) Burkardt and Mayukh Das discussed the following questions in our recent video interview: 👉 What is bacteriophage therapy? 👉 Could phage therapy be used anywhere in the body, for instance, the bladder, vagina or respiratory system? 👉 Does there need to be a certain level of bacteria present in order for phage therapy to work? 👉 Can they kill bacteria embedded within the bladder wall, or in biofilms? 👉 What makes someone more or less likely to be a good candidate for phage therapy? 👉 Do you need to be able to culture someone’s infection in order to develop the right phages for therapy? 👉 How long does it take to eradicate a chronic UTI with phage therapy? 👉 Are there any potential side effects of phage therapy? 👉 Can phages negatively impact the good organisms in the normal microbiome? 👉 How will people be able to participate in PHIOGEN’s clinical trial? Watch the full interview over on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ewQDcyNb

One of the aims of our ongoing intimate health research study is to understand more about the female intimate microbiome and a new intimate serum: the B.Y.M. Microbiome Serum. This product, containing a natural organism called ‘Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus’, has been designed to support the maintenance and protection of the female intimate microbiome. The B.Y.M. Microbiome Serum will be provided to participants free of charge. In addition, participants who complete the study will receive an online shopping voucher worth £20 (GBP), as well as a summary report containing an anonymised overview of the vaginal and labia-perineum microbiome results from the study. It’s not too late to join! We're looking for adult participants in the UK who were assigned female at birth and are currently peri-menopausal or postmenopausal. Please get involved and share the link to our study. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/geBezENN

Our founder, Melissa Kramer, was recently interviewed for Authority Magazine about her background and her work with in women's health research. Before launching a UTI patient advocacy and research organization she founded, companies in fashion and design. It was the stressful transition out of these companies that triggered the events that led to her own journey with chronic UTI. Read more of Melissa's story and her approach to leadership: https://lnkd.in/eg6JzDg2 #femtech #womenshealth #uti #chronicuti #entrepreneurship #bladdersmatter #utiresearch #recurrent uti

Have you heard of bacteriophage therapy for UTI? Researchers at PHIOGEN are hoping to learn more about patient perceptions and desired outcomes for their upcoming clinical trial. By joining this survey-based study you will also have a chance to register your interest for the future trial. 👉 Who can participate? We’re seeking female and male candidates of any gender, from anywhere in the world, who have experienced at least one urinary tract infection. Find out if you qualify by completing the screening questionnaire. 👉 What is the purpose of this study? The purpose of this study is to better understand the patient experience of recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) and willingness to try bacteriophage therapy as a new approach to UTI treatment and prevention. This study has been reviewed by the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences Research Ethics Committee at the University of Reading and has been given a favourable ethical opinion for conduct (project reference: 2024-135-KF). 👉 How can I apply? You can apply by completing the short screening questionnaire: https://lnkd.in/erMkUYud #utiresearch #utiexperiences #bacteriophagetherapy #clinicaltrial #bladdersmatter

Are you interested in joining women’s health research in the UK? If you are currently peri-menopausal or postmenopausal, and wish to contribute to our understanding of the female intimate microbiome, then read on! We’re launching a new research study in collaboration with the University of Reading and B.Y.M. Technologies, a female-led organisation focused on creating new solutions that protect the female intimate microbiome. The aim of this study is to explore the user experience of a new intimate serum: the B.Y.M. Microbiome Serum. This product, containing a natural organism called ‘Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus’, has been designed to support the maintenance and protection of the female intimate microbiome. The serum is applied externally to the genital area as a protective and moisturising barrier, aimed at allowing healthy female microbes to flourish. The B.Y.M. Microbiome Serum will be provided to you free of charge. In addition, participants who complete the study will receive an online shopping voucher worth £20 (GBP). You will also receive a summary report containing an anonymised overview of the vaginal and labia-perineum microbiome results from the study. Can you help by taking part in this research? Or can you help by sharing this with others? Who can join? Participants with female anatomy in the United Kingdom who are: 👉 Aged 18 or over 👉 Peri-menopausal or postmenopausal 👉 Willing and able to apply the B.Y.M. Microbiome Serum to their external genital area 👉 Willing and able to collect and return by post vaginal and labia-perineum swab samples and vaginal pH level information (postage costs will be paid for you) See whether you qualify by completing the screening questionnaire: https://lnkd.in/dHV-HVxj #womenshealth #womenshealthresearch #menopause #perimenopause #intimatehealth #bladdersmatter #dryness #patientperspective #qualityofliferesearch #diversityinresearch #patientexperience #closethegendergap #womendeservebetter #researchopportunities #healthstudies #medicalresearch #participateinresearch #volunteerforresearch

Vestibulodynia, vulvodynia, chronic vulvar pain, sexual dysfunction and hormone therapy. Do you have questions on these topics you'd like answered by an expert? We certainly do, so we're very happy to have Dr. Maria Uloko join us for an upcoming interview. We'll cover the following topics: 🔸 Chronic vulvar pain 🔸 Sexual health and dysfunction 🔸 Hormone therapy Add your questions to the comments or send us a DM! #utiresearch #bladderinfection #liveutifree #bladderinflammation #womenshealth #vulvodynia #vesitbulodynia #vulvarpain #vaginismus #GPPPD #sexualhealth

For our new community members, there are resources on our website you might not be aware of. One of these is our UTI diagnostics directory. This year we selected four labs; two in the US and two in the UK. Each provides both UTI and vaginal microbiome testing. The US labs also offer prostatic microbiome testing. Over on our YouTube channel we've covered these different types of testing in more detail. You can also learn more via the in-depth articles linked in the directory. Download the directory alongside our take to your doctor resource, which is designed specifically for patients to share with their doctors. These resources and our preparing for your appointment worksheet are all available using this link: https://lnkd.in/e8i_cDxs Thanks to MicroGenDX, EmeritusDX - A Cancer Diagnostic and Information Company, Systems Biology Laboratory UK c.i.c, and Focus Medical Diagnostics for continuing to support our community and working towards better patient outcomes. #bladdersmatter #utitesting #diagnostics #recurrentuti #chronicuti #prostatitis

How can an urogynecologist help identify the root cause of recurrent or chronic UTI? In our latest interview, Dr. Lindsey Burnett shares insights around the following questions: ➪ What is the clinical difference between acute, recurrent and chronic UTI? ➪Are certain organisms associated with chronic UTI more than other organisms? ➪ What are urinary and fecal incontinence, and what causes them? ➪ How is incontinence connected to recurrent or chronic UTI? ➪ What are the main types of pelvic organ prolapse and the different reasons these might occur? ➪ Why can a bowel movement relieve UTI symptoms? ➪ How helpful is pelvic floor physical therapy for recurrent or chronic UTI? Watch the full interview over on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dQJPHsAT #bladdersmatter #urogynecology #liveutifree #recurrentuti #chronicuti #womenshealth #urinarymicrobiome #vaginalmicrobiome