Role of Race in Calculating UTI Risk in Children Reassessed
Race as a variable in risk prediction model can be replaced by history of UTI and duration of fever without affecting accuracy
Race as a variable in risk prediction model can be replaced by history of UTI and duration of fever without affecting accuracy
Tiopronin is indicated for the prevention of cystine stone formation in patients with severe homozygous cystinuria who are unresponsive to treatment with high fluid intake, alkali, and diet modification.
Dependent coverage provision cuts risk for insurance loss by 15%.
Survivors also have increased prevalence of insulin resistance, low HDL, and high triglycerides.
Children who have a second febrile UTI had a nearly 12 times higher risk of renal scarring than those who have a single febrile UTI, according to investigators.
Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and ureteroscopy are associated with similar stone clearance rates in children, but morbidity is less with SWL, according to a new study.
In a cohort study, 7% of patients had life-threatening complications associated with urethral stricture.
Thicker bladder wall and a tower-shaped curve on uroflowmetry are associated with shorter healing periods among pediatric patients with overactive bladder.
Calculator reduces testing and decreases the number of urinary tract infections that were missed
In a large study, caffeine administration to neonates born before 33 weeks’ gestation reduced their odds of experiencing AKI by a significant 80%.