Science in 60+: Goodbye UTI

Published on: August 22, 2025 By: Staff Reports

Recurrent urinary tract infections affect millions, especially women, and are notoriously difficult to treat when caused by bacteria that burrow into the bladder wall.

Philippe Zimmern, M.D., Professor of Urology and Director of the new John and Felecia Cain Center for Bladder Health, is using electrofulguration to change that. This outpatient, endoscopic procedure uses electric currents to cauterize embedded bacteria and damaged tissue – offering long-term relief without long-term antibiotics. In a recent study, 94% of women who underwent the procedure saw significant improvement.

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Dr. Zimmern holds the Felecia and John Cain Distinguished Chair in Women’s Health, in Honor of Philippe Zimmern, M.D.