Cranberry juice has developed a following as a simple, nonpharmacologic means to reduce or treat urinary tract infections, yet the scientific basis for such a claim has been lacking. A new study suggests that bacterial infections (bacteriuria) and associated influx of white blood cells into the
OBJECTIVE
To determine whether antibacterial effects of cranberry extract will reduce or eliminate bacteriuria and pyuria in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI).
METHODS
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
METHODS
Participants were people with SCI residing in the community who were
Bacteriuria plus pyuria is highly prevalent among older women living in nursing homes. Cranberry capsules are an understudied, nonantimicrobial prevention strategy used in this population.
To test the effect of 2 oral cranberry capsules once a day on presence of bacteriuria plus pyuria among women
OBJECTIVE
To determine the effect of regular intake of cranberry juice beverage on bacteriuria and pyuria in elderly women.
METHODS
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
METHODS
Volunteer sample of 153 elderly women (mean age, 78.5 years).
METHODS
Subjects were randomly assigned to
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