Catheters

Coated vs uncoated catheter

UBC team discovers ‘silver bullet’ to keep medical devices free of bacteria

University of British Columbia researchers have found a ‘silver bullet’ to kill bacteria and keep them from infecting patients who have medical devices implanted.

Apr 27, 2022

‘Gut feeling’ spurs doctor to re-examine evidence on urinary tract infections in patients with spinal cord injury

‘Gut feeling’ spurs doctor to re-examine evidence on urinary tract infections in patients with spinal cord injury

People with spinal cord injuries rely on catheters to empty their bladder. When a well-respected publication concluded that catheters could be reused without an increased risk of infection, it didn’t sit right with a Vancouver clinician and researcher.

Dec 13, 2017