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.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
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.
Guideline Confirmed for UTI in Children With Fever
The researchers reaffirmed the 2011 UTI clinical practice guideline on infants and young children and reiterated the seven key action statements.
Race, Procedure Type Influence Morbidity in Pediatric Surgery Patients
Increased 30-day morbidity for black race, bladder and urinary diversion operations.
Antibiotic Resistance in Children With UTIs a Growing Problem
Could lead to greater reliance on much more costly intravenous medications.
Mirabegron Found to Relieve Refractory OAB in Children
Patients’ median bladder capacity improved from 150 to 200 mL and continence improved in nearly 90% of patients.
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