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What is the role of covert infection in detrusor overactivity, and other LUTD? ICI-RS 2013

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NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS
卷 33, 期 5, 页码 606-610

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WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/nau.22589

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animal models; bacterial cystitis; covert infection; overactive bladder

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  1. NHMRC [527502]
  2. IUGA
  3. NIH [DK077699, DK097819]

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A think tank was convened at the fourth ICI-RS meeting, which took place June 5-7, 2013 in Bristol UK, to consider current evidence and controversies surrounding the possible role of covert infection' in the pathophysiology of refractory detrusor overactivity (DO) and other lower urinary tract disorders (LUTD). The topic was chosen because several authors from different centers worldwide have recently published evidence which supports this concept. However, to date there is inconsistency regarding terminology and microbiological definitions, which were discussed by the participants. The mechanisms whereby infection/inflammation could actually promote aberrant detrusor contractions in the human remain controversial, and are more fully described in this report. Future requirements for research into this topic were outlined. Neurourol. Urodynam. 33:606-610, 2014. (c) 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Summary: The genetic make-up of an individual plays a role in susceptibility and response to viral infections. A global network of researchers identified 13 significant genetic loci associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 cases. Mendelian randomization analyses suggest a causal role for smoking and body-mass index in severe COVID-19. Collaboration among human genetics researchers has allowed for the discovery of novel host genetic factors linked to COVID-19.

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Bacterial colonization of bladder urothelial cells in women with refractory Detrusor Overactivity: the effects of antibiotic therapy

S. Ognenovska, Z. Chen, C. Mukerjee, K. H. Moore, K. J. Mansfield

Summary: This study found that antibiotic treatment can reduce bacterial colonization within urothelial cells, thereby improving the severity of symptoms in refractory Detrusor Overactivity.

PATHOGENS AND DISEASE (2021)

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Protective Effect of Purinergic P2X7 Receptor Inhibition on Acrolein-Induced Urothelial Cell Damage

Zhinoos Taidi, Kylie J. Mansfield, Hafiz Sana-Ur-Rehman, Kate H. Moore, Lu Liu

Summary: This study investigated the role of P2X7R in acrolein-induced inflammatory damage in primary cultured porcine bladder urothelial cells. The results showed that blocking P2X7R can alleviate the damage to bladder urothelial cells and reduce the decrease in barrier function caused by acrolein, suggesting that P2X7R blockade may be a possible therapy for bladder cystitis caused by cyclophosphamide treatment.

FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY (2022)

Review Physiology

Urinary Tract Infection in Overactive Bladder: An Update on Pathophysiological Mechanisms

Kylie J. Mansfield, Zhuoran Chen, Kate H. Moore, Luke Grundy

Summary: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a clinical syndrome defined by urinary urgency, increased daytime urinary frequency and/or nocturia, with or without urinary incontinence. Despite being clinically characterized in the absence of other organic diseases, including urinary tract infection, research shows that a significant proportion of OAB patients have active bladder infection, with increased pathogenic bacteria and bladder inflammation.

FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY (2022)

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Virulence Mechanisms of Common Uropathogens and Their Intracellular Localisation within Urothelial Cells

Samantha Ognenovska, Chinmoy Mukerjee, Martina Sanderson-Smith, Kate H. Moore, Kylie J. Mansfield

Summary: This study aimed to determine the virulence mechanisms that enable uropathogens to invade urothelial cells. The findings showed that common uropathogens were capable of intracellular colonization and the expression of virulence mechanisms correlated with successful invasion. These findings suggest that bacterial reservoirs within the bladder may contribute to the incidence of recurrent UTIs.

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Does monthly self-management of vaginal ring pessaries reduce the rate of adverse events? A clinical audit

Kate H. Moore, Karin Lammers, Wendy Allen, Katrina Parkin, Nevine te West

Summary: This study aimed to determine the rate of adverse events (AE) in women who self-manage their vaginal ring pessary and compare it with traditional management protocols. The results showed that the rate of AE was lower in women who performed monthly self-management of vaginal ring pessaries compared to those who had ring changes at a clinic every 4-6 months.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY-X (2022)

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The effect of 12 weeks of estriol cream on stress urinary incontinence post-menopause: A prospective multinational observational study

Nevine I. D. te West, Katie Harris, Steven Jeffrey, Iris de Nie, Katrina Parkin, Jan-Paul Roovers, Kate H. Moore

Summary: This study aimed to quantitate the changes in stress urinary incontinence (SUI) outcome measures after 12 weeks of vaginal estriol cream. The results showed that vaginal estriol cream significantly improved symptoms of stress urinary incontinence, including reducing vaginal pH and alleviating urogenital distress. This is important for postmenopausal women.

NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS (2023)

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N-acetylcysteine prevents catheter occlusion and inflammation in catheter associated-urinary tract infections by suppressing urease activity

Arthika Manoharan, Jessica Farrell, Vina R. Aldilla, Greg Whiteley, Erik Kriel, Trevor Glasbey, Naresh Kumar, Kate H. Moore, Jim Manos, Theerthankar Das

Summary: This study demonstrates the functionality of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) as a urease inhibitor in preventing catheter occlusion. It also highlights the strong anti-inflammatory and antibiofilm activity of NAC, which can target both bacterial and host factors in the treatment of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CA-UTIs).

FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY (2023)

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Cranberry, but not D-mannose and ibuprofen, prevents against uropathogenic Escherichia coli-induced cell damage and cell death in MDCK cells

Jenane Konesan, Jenny Wang, Kate H. Moore, Kylie J. Mansfield, Lu Liu

Summary: Cranberry has a protective effect against UPEC-induced damage in urinary epithelial cells, while D-mannose and ibuprofen are ineffective in this regard.

FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2023)

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