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In patients with renal colic, absence of hematuria and hydronephrosis on point-of-care ultrasound effectively rules out obstructing kidney stones.
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The U-POCUS protocol: urinalysis and point-of-care ultrasound to exclude symptomatic ureterolithiasis in emergency department patients. CJEM. 2025 Sep 13. doi: 10.1007/s43678-025-00998-z. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40946134.
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In this retrospective study of ED-diagnosed UTIs, Cephalexin dosed twice daily was just as effective as four times daily, with no significant difference in treatment failure – suggesting BID dosing may be a practical, adherence-friendly option in some patients.
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Cephalexin twice daily versus four times daily for the treatment of urinary tract infections diagnosed in the emergency department. Am J Emerg Med. 2025 Jul;93:80-85. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2025.03.058. Epub 2025 Mar 24. PMID: 40184663
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This review summarizes existing guidelines regarding management of complicated pediatric UTI and providing recommendations on testing, treatment and duration.
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Guidelines for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections in Children: A Review by the European Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2025 Jun 1;44(6):e211-e223. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000004790. Epub 2025 Mar 19. PMID: 40106750
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There is huge variability in UTI treatment for patients with urinary tract anomalies, but no significant difference in the presence of bacteremia, ICU admission, or rate of ED revisit.
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Variability in Treatment of UTIs in Children With Genitourinary Anomalies in Children’s Hospitals. Hosp Pediatr. 2025 Apr 1;15(4):309-317. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2024-007914. PMID: 40127685
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Urine dipstick testing is highly accurate for diagnosing UTI in febrile infants aged 2-6 months and may eliminate the need for initial laboratory urinalysis.
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Urine Dipstick for the Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infection in Febrile Infants Aged 2 to 6 Months. Pediatrics. 2025 Apr 1;155(4):e2024068671. doi: 10.1542/peds.2024-068671. PMID: 40122108
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For prophylaxis of recurrent UTI in children, prophylactic treatment with nitrofurantoin and cranberry products were most associated with reduction in recurrence of UTI. None of the interventions reduced kidney scarring.
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Prophylaxis Options in Children With a History of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Systematic Review. Pediatrics. 2024 Dec 1;154(6):e2024066758. doi: 10.1542/peds.2024-066758. PMID: 39492618
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This animal model study compared the classic median bar technique for zipper skin entrapment release to a novel approach. There was no upside or downside to using the new technique.
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Improvising on the Fly: Comparison of a Novel Technique for Emergent Zipper Release to a Well-Established Technique in a Simulated Setting. J Emerg Med. 2024 Oct;67(4):e351-e356. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2024.05.001. Epub 2024 May 17. PMID: 39191623
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Prostate MRI may be a reasonable next step for patients with positive PSA screening for prostate cancer.
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Results after Four Years of Screening for Prostate Cancer with PSA and MRI. N Engl J Med. 2024 Sep 26;391(12):1083-1095. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2406050. PMID: 39321360
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Therapeutic pelvic yoga improved urinary incontinence and is an option for women for whom it is available.
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Efficacy of a Therapeutic Pelvic Yoga Program Versus a Physical Conditioning Program on Urinary Incontinence in Women : A Randomized Trial. Ann Intern Med. 2024 Oct;177(10):1339-1349. doi: 10.7326/M23-3051. Epub 2024 Aug 27. PMID: 39186785
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All patients with infected ureteral stones necessitate a urine culture, antibiotics, and urology consultation in the ED, with the majority requiring admission for surgical intervention. Very few, in consultation with urology, who have small, non-obstructing stones and are otherwise young healthy individuals can be discharged with oral antibiotics and close follow up.
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High risk and low prevalence diseases: Infected urolithiasis. Am J Emerg Med. 2024 Jan;75:137-142. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2023.10.049. Epub 2023 Nov 3.