Abstract The detection of fungi in urine is common, particularly in nosocomial settings. Nevertheless, diagnostic and treatment approaches are often associated with uncertainty. Accordingly, this review aimed to give a concise overview of fungal urinary tract infection (UTI) as a supplement to the more comprehensive update of the European Association of Urology 2026 Guidelines on Urological Infections. Only 2–11% of fungal isolates in urine are associated with symptoms, and a

Abstract Background Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) significantly expanded health insurance coverage, it remains unclear whether increases in care affordability have been offset by other barriers. Methods We use the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) to assess whether self-reported delays or inability to obtain necessary health care due to insurance coverage-related barriers have risen in the years following ACA implementation. We also assess whether these barrier

Abstract Individuals may experience differences, discrepancies, disparities, and inequalities in the health services available or accessible to them. Urinary incontinence is a health condition that still lacks public awareness and acknowledgement, despite its negative impact on quality of life. Disparity of services for individuals who experience urinary incontinence may result in exacerbation of clinical symptoms. This disparity may be multifactorial, ranging from lack of kn