A German-led study has determined that several newly identified polypeptide biomarkers in urine can be used to diagnose high-grade vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), which is a common occurrence in children ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Acute-phase dimercaptosuccinic acid renal scanning should not replace voiding cystourethrography when evaluating ...

New research has found that, for infants presenting with their first febrile UTI, renal and bladder ultrasonography (RBUS) has low positive predictive value for abnormalities determined by voiding ...

This story contains descriptions of an invasive medical procedure and mention of sexual assault. It’s been nearly three decades since Shelby Smith underwent a series of invasive procedures as a young ...

The voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is the standard procedure for diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux in children. Children with vesicoureteral reflux are at risk of upper urinary tract infections and ...

A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is a fluoroscopic examination of the bladder and urethra while the patient is micturating. It is most often used in the pediatric population to confirm or rule out ...

Two recent studies provide important information for counseling families about imaging after initial febrile UTI. In addition to this study, the recent RIVUR (Randomized Intervention for Children with ...

All had been through at least one distressing VCUG in the past. About half, including Hannah, received self-hypnosis training while the other half received routine care, which included a preparation ...

Ultrasound for Genitourinary Problems in Kids Falls Short It is poor at detecting vesicoureteral reflux in children who have had a febrile urinary tract infection. Renal and bladder ultrasound (RBUS) ...

Ultrasounds performed too early during hospitalization for first febrile UTI are more likely to produce false positives in young children.