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Characteristics associated with bacterial growth in urine in 451 proteinuric dogs (2008‐2018)
Background Urine cultures are frequently recommended to rule out infection as a postrenal cause of proteinuria. Objective Identify characteristics associated with bacterial growth in urine in proteinuric dogs.
Millie Grimes +6 more
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ABSTRACT Aim Guidelines for neonates presenting to the emergency department (ED) with fever, including fever at home, recommend a full septic work‐up and prompt administration of parenteral antibiotics. However, compliance is unknown. We sought to determine rates of guideline compliance in this population, reasons for non‐compliance and rates and ...
Patrick J. B. Walker +3 more
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Objective Studies of damage accrual in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) show associations with disease activity measured by the SLE Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI‐2K), but these associations are imperfect. SLEDAI scores are powerfully influenced by weightings (1–8) assigned to each domain.
Kevin Zhang +8 more
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Clinical and laboratory features of urinary tract infections in young infants
Introduction: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common serious bacterial infection in young infants. Signs and symptoms are often nonspecific. Objectives: To describe clinical, demographic and laboratory features of UTI in infants ≤ 3 months old.
Denise Swei Lo +3 more
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Renal Neuroendocrine Tumor Mimicking Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
ABSTRACT Introduction Renal pelvic or peripelvic neuroendocrine tumors are rare and may radiologically mimic invasive upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Case Presentation A man in his 70s presented with two episodes of painless gross hematuria and lower urinary tract symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Jia‐Yuh Sheu +2 more
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Clinical factors predicting ureteral stent failure in patients with external ureteral compression
Double-J stent (DJ) placement is usually the treatment of choice for relieving external compression of the ureter. However, in some cases DJ function may become impaired and a percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) may be required. Previous studies have reported
Wu Kuan Ju +3 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Artificial urinary sphincter implantation is guideline‐supported for post‐prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence; however, ultra‐late urethral deterioration remains poorly characterized. Case Presentation A 66‐year‐old man underwent radical retropubic prostatectomy in December 2006, followed by salvage radiotherapy in April ...
Tokiko Niimura +2 more
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The association between fever and pyuria in children older than one month [PDF]
Introduction: Some assumptions have been made on the probable association between fever and pyuria. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the association between fever and pyuria.
Mohajeri, Saeed +2 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Spontaneous renal hemorrhage (SRH) caused by renal infection is extremely rare. Furthermore, sepsis caused by methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has a high mortality rate and requires prompt source control. Case Presentation A 63‐year‐old man with severe diabetes presented to the emergency department in shock ...
Yuichiro Atagi +6 more
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Urinary calprotectin as a diagnostic tool for detecting significant bacteriuria
Pyuria in dipstick examination serves as the most widespread screening tool for urinary tract infections (UTI). The absence of pyuria, however, does not exclude UTI.
Sabina Waldecker-Gall +5 more
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