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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Diagnosis and management of vesicoureteral reflux requires voiding cystourethrography (VCUG). Children with vesicoureteral reflux, in which urine passes retrogradely from bladder to kidney, are ...
Our Start-up of the Week is Galway’s Kite Medical, which has created a novel device for detecting kidney reflux in children. “Kite Medical is a medtech start-up with an experienced team developing a ...