Nephrology
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What’s new in pediatric sepsis
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Don’t obsess about “Golden Hour” for delivering sepsis treatment bundle, expert advises.
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In pediatric ICU, being underweight can be deadly
SAN DIEGO – Skinniest patients face the highest mortality risk, even more than the obese and overweight.
From the Journals
Age, insurance type tied to delay in pediatric febrile UTI treatment
Longer delays in antimicrobial treatment can lead to renal scarring, which also is more likely with older age.
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CKD children need office blood pressures below the 75th percentile
CHICAGO – There is possible harm below the 50th percentile for pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease.
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Skip ultrasound in acute UTI in small children
MALMO, SWEDEN – Wait at least 2 weeks after treatment initiation to avoid high false-positive rates triggering unnecessary invasive testing, a...
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Recommendations aim to reduce pediatric nephrology testing
“Choosing Wisely” campaign looks at kidney-related conditions.
From the Journals
Early BCC seen in teen kidney transplant patient
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Uric acid tied to pediatric diabetic kidney disease
ORLANDO – A new indication for allopurinol?
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Study spotlights risk factors for albuminuria in youth with T2DM
TORONTO – Both physical and mental health play an important role in kidney health.
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And bum kidneys shouldn’t stop dabigatran reversal.