Fermin, M.D., a pediatric urologist from USA Health, joined WKRG News 5 on The Doctor is In to discuss kidney injuries in ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that affects numerous systems of the body. It is a complicated ...

Conclusion: In animal models, EIT has the capability to detect reflux in the kidneys with high accuracy. The results show promise for EIT to be used for screening of VUR in children. Significance: VUR ...

Reflux occurred in 348 kidneys, and the 104 contralateral, unaffected-side kidneys included 65 left non-reflux kidneys and 39 right non-reflux kidneys. DMSA scans showed split renal function in ...

Findings from one review of 13 studies noted improvement in symptoms of GERD, such as regurgitation, heartburn, nausea, stomach pain, and gas (burping and gurgling). One study of children with GERD ...

Common Signs of Kidney Problems in Children Kidney problems in children can manifest in subtle ways. Parents must pay close attention to any unusual symptoms that may indicate an underlying kidney ...

Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT) are a group of congenital deformities that affect the development of the kidneys and urinary tract. These anomalies can manifest as mild or ...

HealthDay News — For children with vesicoureteral reflux, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are associated with a decrease in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), according to a ...

Is surgery required for vesicoureteral reflux in children? No. Surgery is typically used only when VUR hasn’t gone away on its own, causes frequent UTIs, or has already caused kidney damage.

Recurrent febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs) may decrease kidney function in children with vesicoureteral reflux, but antibiotic prophylaxis possibly helps, according to a trial re-analysis ...