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Asymptomatic pyuria in pregnant women during the first trimester is associated with an increased risk of adverse obstetrical outcomes

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2017
Objective: Urinalysis is included in the prenatal examination in the first trimester in Taiwan, in contrast to Western countries. We aimed to investigate whether asymptomatic pyuria as detected by urinalysis was associated with adverse perinatal outcomes.
Yun-Ju Lai, Te-Yao Hsu, Kuo-Chung Lan, Hao Lin, Chia-Yu Ou, Hung-Chun Fu, Ching-Chang Tsai   +6 more
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Why is asymptomatic bacteriuria overtreated?: A tertiary care institutional survey of resident physicians [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) is common and often leads to unnecessary antimicrobial use. Reducing antibiotic overuse for ABU is therefore an important issue for antimicrobial stewardship.
Chung-Jong Kim, Eu Suk Kim, Hong Bin Kim, Ji Hwan Bang, Kyoung-Ho Song, Moonsuk Kim, Myoung-don Oh, Myung Jin Lee, Nak-Hyun Kim, Nam Joong Kim, Pyoeng Gyun Choe, Sang Won Park, Wan Beom Park   +12 more
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Multi‐Omic Profiling Reveals Immune Cell Priming Signature Linked to Lupus Prognosis

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Objective Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multiorgan disease with widespread immune dysregulation and significant unmet clinical need. Blood‐based gene expression studies have advanced our understanding of SLE pathogenesis but may overlook critical tissue‐specific mechanisms that drive disease heterogeneity and progression.
Michael A. Smith, Dominic Sinibaldi, Saifur Rahman, Chia‐Chien Chiang, Anna M. Hansen, Jill Henault, Carlos P. Roca, Shu Wang, Kamelia Zerrouki, Rebecca Filippi, Christopher Groves, Zerai Manna, Jun Chu, Michael Davis, Sarthak Gupta, Christopher Morehouse, Melissa de los Reyes, Rachel Ettinger, Roland Kolbeck, Mariana J. Kaplan, Miguel A. Sanjuan, Richard M. Siegel, Sarfaraz A. Hasni, Kerry A. Casey   +23 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urinary tract infections in the community [PDF]

, 2014
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are defined as significant bacteriuria in the setting of symptoms of cystitis/pyelonephritis. Urine dipstick is diagnostic in most cases.
Bonnici, Jason J.
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Renal ultrasound after first febrile urinary tract infection in hospitalized children: The ROUTINE prospective observational study protocol

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common reason for hospitalization in young children. American and Canadian guidelines recommend universal renal ultrasound after a first febrile UTI to identify genitourinary abnormalities that require further management, despite limited supporting evidence. The Renal ultrasOund after first febrile
Sanjay Mahant, Keenjal Mistry, Ann Bayliss, Nicholas Barrowman, Karen Born, Cornelia Borkhoff, Raman Chawla, David D'Arienzo, Aurelie D'Hondt, Kim De Castris‐Garcia, Joana Dos Santos, Olivier Drouin, Ricardo Faingold, Vince Albert Flores, Jessica Foulds, Jeremy Friedman, Lucy Giglia, Joanna Holland, Radha Jetty, Kristopher Kang, Patricia Li, Grace Leo, Armando Lorenzo, Elise Lu, Colin Macarthur, Kyle Millar, Myla E. Moretti, Nassr Nama, Olivia Ostrow, Rachel Pearl, Patricia Parkin, Mandy Rickard, Mahmoud Sakran, Anupam Sehgal, Nader Shaikh, Sepideh Taheri, Otto G. Vanderkooi, Gemma Vomiero, Kim Zhou, Peter J. Gill, the Canadian Paediatric Inpatient Research Network (PIRN)   +40 more
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Uropathogens and clinical manifestations of pyuria-negative urinary tract infections in young infants: A single center cross-sectional study

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
Background: Urine leukocyte count under microscopy is one of the most frequently used routine screening tests for urinary tract infection (UTI). Nevertheless, it is observed that pyuria is lacking in 10-25% of children with UTI.
Li-Sang Hsu, Ing Chen, Cai-Sin Yao, Yu-Shan Huang, Jenn-Tzong Chang, Hsiao-Ping Wang, Nai-Wen Fang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characteristics associated with bacterial growth in urine in 451 proteinuric dogs (2008‐2018)

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2020
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, Johanna C. Heseltine, Mary B. Nabity, Sara D. Lawhon, Lance Wheeler, Annalis Cigarroa, Jonathan A. Lidbury   +6 more
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Proton Pump Inhibitors Are Not Associated With Acute Kidney Injury in Critical Illness [PDF]

, 2016
Recent epidemiologic data linking proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use to acute and chronic kidney dysfunction is yet to be validated in other populations, and mechanisms have not been explored.
Antoniou, Blank, Chen, Danziger, Dultz, Fliser, Ghebremariam, Gomm, Klepser, Laecke, Lazarus, Maggio, Mahabaleshwarkar, Martin, Myers, Rassen, Ruffenach, Ruschitzka, Sakaguchi, Shah, Torpey, William, Yepuri, Yu   +23 more
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Clinical factors predicting ureteral stent failure in patients with external ureteral compression

Open Medicine, 2021
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, Chen Yi Zhong, Chen Marcelo, Chen Yu-Hsin   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gastrointestinal obstruction secondary to chronic obstructive nephrolithiasis: A case report

UroPrecision, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Nephrolithiasis is a common urologic condition, with increasing prevalence in the United States. This can often present with flank pain and hematuria; however, sequelae such as hydroureteronephrosis, forniceal rupture, and pyelonephritis can lead to more severe complications.
Jacob Galan, Shannon Leung, Steven E. Canfield   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source