Research Roundup

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Non-antibiotic interventions to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections in women  An overview of 27 systematic reviews has found evidence for cranberry and methenamine hippurate use for UTI prevention in women. Vaginal oestrogen amongst postmenopausal women is supported by evidence, although questions remain around dose, duration and treatment adherence. Reviews of probiotics, D-mannose, herbal medicine, acupuncture and vaccines