What can be learned from a clinical trial of standard vs expanded cultures to diagnose UTI

Developed by the AUGS Scientific Committee and Research Agenda Writing Group

“I think we as urologists have to be proactive in providing information to our patients so that they avoid financial harm and potentially bodily harm from this sort of misinformation,” says Rena D. Malik, MD.

The aim of this document is to present a framework by which AUGS and its members can address the development of new technology and techniques, particularly in the surgical arena.

“To me, the overwhelming thing is understanding that treatments are, by and large, effective,” says Jerry G. Blaivas, MD, FACS.

The position statement is meant to iterate AUGS' support for gender inclusion of both patients and health care providers.

Cefepime-taniborbactam is currently under review by the FDA for cUTI, including acute pyelonephritis, based on data from the CERTAIN-1 trial.