The urinary system is the drainage system of the human body for removing waste and extra water. It consists of the two kidneys, two ureters (which connect the kidneys and the bladder), a bladder and a ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

It has been difficult to devise a practical clinical approach to reliably separate simple urinary tract infections (UTIs) from UTIs that also involve the kidneys (acute pyelonephritis). The gold ...

THE clinical diagnosis of pyelonephritis is frequently overlooked, and the disparity between the clinical and post-mortem findings in this infection has been emphasized repeatedly. 1–4 The failure of ...

I often find myself under- or overestimating the incidence of certain nephrology-related conditions. I know this "error" is, in part, due to an "exposure bias" in my practice. I tend to overestimate ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Chronic Pyelonephritis' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

Montini G (2007) Antibiotic treatment for pyelonephritis in children: multicentre randomized controlled non-inferiority trial. BMJ 335: 386 Acute pyelonephritis is a serious disease, especially for ...

Pyelonephritis was suspected as the underlying cause of CKD in 6 of 22 cases. Pyelonephritis is an underrecognized cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with orthotopic ileal neobladder ...

Guidelines for the management of acute pyelonephritis in children currently recommend that oral antibiotic therapy is preceded by parenteral treatment with a third-generation cephalosporin. This ...

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey but it isn’t free of health issues. It can make you more prone to certain conditions, such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and placenta previa. Another condition ...

#. A man in his 50s, who visited the hospital due to back muscle pain, had a fever of more than 38 degrees during treatment. Therefore, he was diagnosed with pyelonephritis as a result of blood tests, ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Pyelonephritis' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...