title: Does the composition of urinary catheters influence clinical outcomes and the results of research studies?
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Crnich
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Drinka
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D004202:Disinfectants; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex; D012828:Silicones; D012834:Silver; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D007840:Latex; D012828:Silicones; D012834:Silver