Race, Procedure Type Influence Morbidity in Pediatric Surgery Patients
Increased 30-day morbidity for black race, bladder and urinary diversion operations.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
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.
Rising Kidney Stone Incidence in Teens Found
The incidence of kidney stones has increased among young patients, especially girls, and among blacks, according to a new study. Gregory E. Tasian, of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and colleagues performed a population-based study using U.S. Census data and South Carolina Medical Encounter Data, which capture all emergency department visits, surgeries, and hospital admissions…
Kidney Stone Cases Rising Among Blacks, Teens
Researchers also report growing number of cases among women and children.
Pediatric UTI Treatment Success More Likely with Cephalexin
The cephalosporin antibiotic proved more effective than trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and amoxicillin.
Child Cancer Survivors at Increased Risk of Bowel Obstruction
Survivors of childhood cancer, especially those with abdominopelvic tumors, have higher long-term risk.
Ultrasound Overused in Boys With Undescended Testicles
Use of ultrasound tied to delays in surgical management, unnecessary expenditures.
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Rates Still Low
In the U.S., Virginia and Washington, D.C., are the only jurisdictions that require HPV vaccination.
Hospital Volume Impacts Post-Op Urologic Complications in Children
Risk of postoperative complications increased for pediatric patients at non-high volume hospitals.
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