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BackTable / Urology / Podcast / Episode #217
Urologic Microbiome: Friend or Foe? Implications for UTI Diagnosis & Treatment
with Dr. Anne Ackerman
How does the microbiome affect urologic health, and what role does it play in urinary tract infections (UTIs)? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Lennie Ackerman from UCLA joins host Dr. Suzette Sutherland to discuss the bladder microbiome and innovative methods for detecting UTIs.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, February 25). Ep. 217 – Urologic Microbiome: Friend or Foe? Implications for UTI Diagnosis & Treatment [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Anne Ackerman
Dr. Anne Ackerman is a urologist at UCLA in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Suzette Sutherland
Dr. Suzette Sutherland is the director of female urology with UW Medicine in Seattle, Washington.
Synopsis
Dr. Ackerman and Dr. Sutherland talk through the challenges of diagnosing chronic UTI symptoms, the limitations of standard urine cultures, and the role of new, enhanced culture methods and molecular diagnostics. They emphasize the importance of clinical judgment, the potential misuse of antibiotics, and the need for a long-term approach to managing urinary symptoms while maintaining a healthy microbiome.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:58 - The Bladder Microbiome
05:44 - Challenges in Diagnosing UTIs
16:36 - Enhanced Quantitative Urine Culture
21:30 - Molecular Diagnostic Approaches
34:01 - Chronic UTIs and Long-Term Management
46:10 - Conclusion
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