Lean Mass Lower in Survivors of Pediatric Abdominal, Pelvic Tumors
Survivors also have increased prevalence of insulin resistance, low HDL, and high triglycerides.
Pediatric Urology
Recurrent Febrile UTI in Children Raises Renal Scarring Risk
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.
SWL, Ureteroscopy Offer Similar Efficacy in Pediatric Stone Cases
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.
Certain Clinical Factors Up Risk for Urethral Stricture Complications
In a cohort study, 7% of patients had life-threatening complications associated with urethral stricture.
Predictors of Pediatric OAB Healing Time Identified
Thicker bladder wall and a tower-shaped curve on uroflowmetry are associated with shorter healing periods among pediatric patients with overactive bladder.
UTI Calculator Predicts Risk of Infant Urinary Tract Infection
Calculator reduces testing and decreases the number of urinary tract infections that were missed
Caffeine May Prevent Acute Kidney Injury in Preterm Neonates
In a large study, caffeine administration to neonates born before 33 weeks’ gestation reduced their odds of experiencing AKI by a significant 80%.
Childhood Kidney Disease Ups Risk for Kidney Failure Later in Life
In an Israeli study, individuals who had any type of kidney disease as children had a 4-fold increased risk of end-stage renal disease in adulthood.
Bladder, Bowel Dysfunction More Likely in Girls vs Boys
New analysis finds that female sex and non-dilating vesicoureteral reflux are independently associated with an increased risk of bladder and bowel dysfunction.
Kidney Stones More Likely in Asthmatic Children
Cleveland Clinic study found a 4-fold greater prevalence of nephrolithiasis among children with asthma compared with the general pediatric population.
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