Oestrogens for preventing recurrent urinary tract infection in postmenopausal women.

Background: Recurrent urinary tract infection (RUTI) is defined as three episodes of urinary tract infection (UTI) in the previous 12 months or two episodes in the last six months. The main factors associated with RUTI in postmenopausal women are vesical prolapse, cystocoele, post-voidal residue and urinary incontinence, all associated with a decrease in oestrogen. The use of oestrogens to prevent RUTI has been proposed.

Chest physiotherapy for acute bronchiolitis in paediatric patients between 0 and 24 months old.

Background: Acute bronchiolitis is the leading cause of medical emergencies during winter in children younger than two years of age. Chest physiotherapy is thought to assist infants in the clearance of secretions and to decrease ventilatory effort.

Objectives: To determine the efficacy and safety of chest physiotherapy in infants aged less than 24 months old with acute bronchiolitis.