Scratching the Beat Surface by Michael Mcclure

Scratching the Beat Surface by Michael Mcclure

This book comprehensively covers the latest consensus in the diagnosis and management of patients with recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). It features a broad overview of the basic science and the spread of antibiotic resistance in UTIs. Guidelines are provided on the recommended approaches for using antibiotics including dosage, duration, resistance rates for a range of antibiotics, and available methods for combating antibiotic resistance. Further topics covered include prophylaxis, including conservative lifestyle modifications as well as preventative therapies.

Female Urinary Tract Infections in Clinical Practice summarises the basic science, use of antibiotics, and preventative strategies for UTIs and represents a timely and valuable resource for all practising and trainee medical professionals who encounter these patients in their practice.

McClure is the recipient of many awards including the Guggenheim Fellowship, an Obie Award for Best Play, a Rockefeller grant for playwriting, The Josephine Miles Award, and The Alfred Jarry Award. He has written more than twenty plays which are performed in the U.S. and abroad.

His play The Beard was arrested by police 14 performances in a row in Los Angeles--for its representation of Billy the Kid and Jean Harlow in a tantric event in a blue velvet eternity. The Beard was central in the battles against censorship and went on to win praise and awards in NYC.

McClure often performs his poetry with Ray Manzarek of the Doors playing piano, and they have made albums and DVDs. Composer Terry Riley and McClure's recent album is titled I Like Your Eyes Liberty. McClure wrote the pop song Mercedes Benz with Janis Joplin. McClure enjoys travel in South America, East Africa, and Mexico, in addition to the usual destinations. He is married to the sculptor Amy Evans McClure.