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Consumption of Cranberry Juice beverage lowered the Number of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) episodes in women with recent history of UTIs
1. Citation Maki, K. C., Kaspar, K. L., Khoo, C., Derrig, L., Schild, A. L., & Gupta, K. (2016). Consumption of a cranberry juice beverage lowered the number of clinical urinary tract infection episodes in women with a recent history of urinary tract infection. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
, 103
(6), 1434–1442. https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.116.130542
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Relevance of the Article Discuss the relevance of having such article for your needs? Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question Who is the intended audience?
Is the information at the appropriate level The intended audience includes healthcare professionals, researchers, experts in women's health and UTIs, as well as healthcare policymakers and nutritionists seeking evidence-based insights into cranberry juice's potential in reducing UTI occurrences among women with a recent history of UTIs.
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Appraisal of the source of information What is the authors qualification to write on the topic? Who is the publisher/ source/ sponsor – are there any potential conflicts?
The article is published in "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," a well-regarded scientific journal specializing in nutrition and clinical research. The authors collectively possess the requisite qualifications and expertise to undertake this research and contribute to the topic. Each author either specializes in clinical research or is affiliated with the Department of Medicine, indicating their suitability for this study.
The only potential conflict that may arise is the affiliation with Ocean Spray Cranberries. While they did not contribute in the writing of the article, their involvement as the supplier of
the cranberry juice may poses a conflict of interest or bias. Ocean Spray are likely to have a vested interests in the outcome of the research as it may be beneficial and positively boost their business if it is found that cranberry juice has an positive effect on UTI’s.
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Appraisal of the accuracy of the information Where does the information come from? A significant portion of the information originates from the scientific study conducted by the authors, all of whom are experts in their respective fields. While the remainder of the information on UTI’s such as the rate of UTI’s among women has come from other reliable data sources such as peer reviewed and scholarly articles. Is the information supported by evidence?
The information presented in the article is substantiated by scientific evidence. Various aspects of the article incorporate supporting data, such as statistics on UTI rates and contraction, as well as evidence derived from the completion of a randomised controlled trial.
Has the information been peer reviewed or refereed?
The article has been peer reviewed, which enhances the accuracy of information as experts engage in an evaluation this encompasses an assessment of the methodology, data, and conclusions, identifying errors, biases, and inconsistencies. Their feedback ensures the publication of high-quality, reliable research.
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Identify the purpose of the article What is the purpose of the research? Does the point of view appear objective or impartial? The purpose of the research is to investigate whether consuming cranberry juice can reduce the number of clinical UTI episodes in women with a recent history of UTIs. The point of view seems to be objective and impartial, as the research is conducted to determine the efficacy of cranberry juice based on scientific evidence and a randomised controlled trial. The
article primarily consists of findings derived from the trial – lacking a presence of opinion. 6.
A short summary of the content:
Participants:
The study involved women aged 20 to 70 years with a recent history of UTIs and a BMI of less than 40.0. They refrained from prophylactic antibiotics and were screened for asymptomatic bacteriuria.
Method:
A 24-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Participants consumed cranberry or placebo beverages. Compliance was high, with regular data collection
and diary entries. The primary outcome was the clinical UTI incidence density, defined as the
total number of clinical UTI events per unit of observation time.
Results: There were 39 investigator-diagnosed episodes of clinical UTI in the cranberry group compared to 67 episodes in the placebo group. One clinical UTI event was prevented for every 3.2 woman-years of cranberry intervention.
Key Findings: Cranberry juice led to a significant reduction in the number of clinical UTI episodes in women with a recent history of UTIs. Highlighting that cranberry juice may offer a viable UTI prevention strategy.
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