The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Oct 2013
Comparative StudyIncidence of abnormal imaging and recurrent pyelonephritis after first febrile urinary tract infection in children 2 to 24 months old.
The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) no longer recommends voiding cystourethrogram in children 2 to 24 months old who present with a first urinary tract infection if renal-bladder ultrasound is normal. We identified factors associated with abnormal imaging and recurrent pyelonephritis in this population. ⋯ Despite normal renal-bladder ultrasound after a first pyelonephritis episode, a child may still have vesicoureteral reflux, recurrent pyelonephritis and the need for surgical intervention. If voiding cystourethrogram is deferred, parents should be counseled on these risks.
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The Journal of urology · Oct 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialImproving patient knowledge about sacral nerve stimulation using a patient based educational video.
We developed a patient based educational video to address the information needs of women considering sacral nerve stimulation for overactive bladder. ⋯ Women with overactive bladder considering sacral nerve stimulation therapy have specific information needs. The video that we developed to address these needs was associated with improved short-term patient knowledge.
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The Journal of urology · Oct 2013
SWOG S0353: Phase II trial of intravesical gemcitabine in patients with nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer and recurrence after 2 prior courses of intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guérin.
Prior phase II studies of intravesical gemcitabine have shown it to be active and well tolerated, but durable responses in patients with nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer who have experienced recurrence after bacillus Calmette-Guérin treatment are uncommon. We performed a multi-institutional phase II study within the SWOG (Southwest Oncology Group) cooperative group to evaluate the potential role of gemcitabine induction plus maintenance therapy in this setting. ⋯ Intravesical gemcitabine has activity in high risk nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer and offers an option for patients with recurrence after bacillus Calmette-Guérin who are not suitable for cystectomy. However, less than 30% of patients had a durable response at 12 months even with maintenance therapy.
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The Journal of urology · Oct 2013
Comparative StudyA survey to assess body and self-image in individuals with bladder exstrophy: a call for psychosocial support.
Although research in patients with urological conditions indicates that functional limitations, pain, limited mobility and social restrictions can impact self-image, to our knowledge the influence of the visibility of the condition has not been examined. We assessed body image and self-image at school age through young adulthood in patients with bladder exstrophy compared to patients with kidney stones. ⋯ Differences in the visibility and privacy of the 2 conditions likely explain the discrepancy between the groups. Findings may call for an individual approach to assessing issues related to self-esteem and identity in patients with bladder exstrophy and may highlight the importance of receiving psychosocial support.
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The Journal of urology · Oct 2013
Comparative StudyLower health related quality of life and psychosocial difficulties in children with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis--is snoring a marker of severity?
Sleep disordered breathing in children is linked to numerous negative psychosocial consequences, including lower health related quality of life, increased behavioral problems and impaired neuropsychological functioning. We examined whether snoring, which is the least severe form of sleep disordered breathing, or health related quality of life could account for the increased rate of psychosocial difficulty in children with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis. ⋯ Snoring in children with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis puts them at increased risk for behavioral and psychosocial problems, in addition to impaired health related quality of life. These findings support the need for future studies of the neurological links between sleep disordered breathing and monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis.