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Development of a Novel UPC (Urine Red Blood Cell Distribution, Proteinuria, and Serum Creatinine) Index to Differentiate Glomerular from Nonglomerular Hematuria

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
The study developed the UPC index by integrating urine red blood cell distribution (URD), urine protein strip, and serum creatinine to enhance the diagnostic accuracy for distinguishing glomerular from nonglomerular hematuria. The UPC index demonstrated superior performance (AUC 0.857) compared to conventional parameters, showing high sensitivity and ...
Hae In Bang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Feminization and severe pancytopenia caused by testicular neoplasia in a cryptorchid dog [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
In this case report, a paraneoplastic syndrome caused by testicular neoplasia in a ten-year-old cryptorchid dog is described. Feminization and pancytopenia were observed, resulting from the testicular neoplastic production of estrogens.
Hebbelinck, Lien   +3 more
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Best Practice Imaging in the Initial Investigation of Paediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Narrative Review

open access: yesJournal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
This narrative review synthesises current literature regarding paediatric blunt abdominal trauma imaging. It discusses the diagnostic performance of Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma, unenhanced and contrast‐enhanced ultrasound, as well as the impact of clinical decision rules for CT on clinical outcomes and radiation dose savings ...
Gemma Dongwon Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chromogenic media for urine cultures can be cost-effective

open access: yesZdravniški Vestnik, 2007
Background: Chromogenic media for diagnostic urinary bacteriology have several advantages over traditional media, such as cysteine-lactose-electrolyte deficient (CLED) medium.
Matjaž J. Retelj, Tatjana Harlander
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A Playroom Internal Waiting Area Improves Productivity in the Pediatric Emergency Department [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Introduction: Pediatric emergency department (PED) volume is often constrained by the number of available treatment rooms. In many PEDs patients occupy treatment rooms while awaiting test results or imaging, thereby delaying care for patients who arrive ...
Denno, Jennifer, Walsh, Paul
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Emergency department visual urinalysis versus laboratory urinalysis [PDF]

open access: yesCJEM, 2009
ABSTRACTObjective:The primary objective of this study was to compare the results of nurse-performed urinalysis (NPU) interpreted visually in the emergency department (ED) with laboratory-performed urinalysis (LPU) interpreted by reflectance photometry.Methods:This was a prospective observational study based on a convenience sample from my emergency ...
openaire   +2 more sources

The pharmacokinetics and safety of vonoprazan in adolescents and children with gastroesophageal reflux disease

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Vonoprazan, a potassium‐competitive acid blocker, provides more rapid, potent, and durable elevations in gastric pH than proton pump inhibitors in adults and may be a treatment option for adolescents and children with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Darcy J. Mulford   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinicopathologic and Histopathologic Renal Abnormalities in Dogs with Coccidioidomycosis. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BackgroundWe observed evidence of protein-losing nephropathy in some dogs with coccidioidomycosis, suggestive of immune complex glomerulonephritis (ICGN).
Mehrkens, LR, Mohr, FC, Sykes, JE
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Testing for Meningitis in Febrile Well-Appearing Young Infants With a Positive Urinalysis

open access: yesPediatrics, 2019
In this study, we examine CSF testing in febrile young infants with a positive urinalysis and the probability of delayed meningitis if treated without lumbar puncture.
Marie E. Wang   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Significant kidney impairment in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and practice points for pediatric gastroenterologists

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an increased risk of developing kidney disorders, which may cause significant kidney function impairment (SKI) or lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD). In this study we aimed to provide insights in causes and diagnoses of SKI cases and to provide recommendations for pediatric ...
Stephanie A. Vuijk   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

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