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Antibiotic Prophylaxis For The Prevention Of Recurrent Urinary ...  -  Mar 23, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),The group randomly assigned children 1 month to 3 years of age with Grade I to Grade III vesicoureteral reflux randomly to receive cotrimoxazole or no

ROBO2 Gene Variants Are Associated with Familial Vesicoureteral ...  -  Mar 2, 2008
UroToday,Recently, two heterozygous ROBO2 missense mutations were identified in two families with primary vesicoureteral reflux occurring in combination with

Conventional management of VUR in children questioned  -  Feb 29, 2008
AAP News (subscription)Over the past few years, serious doubts have arisen over the management practices of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children, particularly the role of

Statement of Griffin P. Rodgers, MD, Director, National Institute ...  -  Mar 21, 2008
National Institutes of Health (press release)...but kidney disease is also caused by glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, and vesicoureteral reflux.

Study: Renal Scarring More Likely in Boys  -  Mar 14, 2008
Renal and Urology News,The most significant risk factors for renal scarring in children with primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) are high-grade reflux, age at VUR diagnosis

Surgical Treatment For Ureterocele With Special Reference To Lower ...  -  Mar 2, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),...urinary tract reconstruction successfully corrects the vesicoureteral reflux and bladder outlet pathology under a cosmetically acceptable incision.

Q-Med: The Proposal of the Board Regarding Dividend  -  Mar 14, 2008
WELT ONLINE,...treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, VUR, (a malformation of the urinary bladder) in children, and Solesta(TM) for the treatment of fecal incontinence.

Risk Factors For Urinary Tract Infection In Children With Prenatal ...  -  Mar 8, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),...are most at risk for urinary tract infections are girls with vesicoureteral reflux or urinary obstruction with a history of prenatal hydronephrosis.

Q-Med: Year-End Report 2007  -  Feb 12, 2008
WELT ONLINE,Durolane(TM) for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee joints, Deflux(TM) for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, VUR, (a malformation

Q-Med: Q-Med's New CFO Appointed  -  Dec 18, 2007
WELT ONLINE,DUROLANE for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee joints, DEFLUX for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, VUR, (a malformation of the

part 2: examining pediatric vesicoureteral reflux: a real-world ...  -  Nov 18, 2007
UroToday,...vesicoureteral reflux (vur) occurs in 1% of infants and children. upon diagnosis, patients are often placed on prophylactic antibiotics to prevent urinary

vesicovaginal reflux mimicking obstructive hydrocolpos  -  Nov 20, 2007
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (subscription)...and 2 had vesicoureteral reflux. all 4 patients had an abnormal-appearing bladder neck or urethra: 1 had an abnormally wide and patulous bladder neck,

part 3: endoscopic injection versus antibiotic prophylaxis in the ...  -  Nov 19, 2007
UroToday,...vesicoureteral reflux (vur) occurs in approximately 1% of infants and children and is associated with recurrent urinary tract infections (utis). the

Kidney transplant waits on friendship  -  19 Oct 2007
OCRegister,She has a condition called vesicoureteral reflux, which causes urine to flow back from the bladder and, sometimes, up into the kidneys.

Incidence based fetal urological counseling using the Virtual ...  -  Oct 18, 2007
Medicexchange,Surgery was done for renal/bladder obstruction or vesicoureteral reflux in 358 cases (32 per cent). Mean followup was 9.8 months old (range 1 day to 14

Vesicoureteral Reflux After Kidney Transplantation In Children  -  Oct 7, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),UroToday.com- A study from Spain by Barrero, et al. analyzed the frequency of vesicoureteral reflux and the factors that may attribute to its appearance

Antibiotic prophylaxis does not prevent UTIs  -  Oct 1, 2007
AAP News (subscription)A 1999 AAP practice guideline calls for daily antimicrobial prophylaxis after the first UTI in children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) to prevent

Q-Med Obtains Approval for MACROLANETM VRF in Europe  -  Sep 24, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee joints, DEFLUX for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, VUR, (a malformation of the urinary

ORLive Presents: Urinary Tract Infection and Vesicoureteral Reflux ...  -  Sep 4, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Urinary tract infections and vesicoureteral reflux are serious health problems affecting millions of people each year. In fact, they are the second most

TOP THREE LINKS YOU MUST CLICK ON  -  Sep 4, 2007
Web Services Journal,Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC has performed more than two decades of research on Urinary Tract Infections and Vesicoureteral Reflux,

Uroplasty, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter ...  -  Aug 13, 2007
CNNMoney.com...innovative products for the treatment of voiding dysfunctions, including urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder and vesicoureteral reflux.

Uroplasty to Present at Roth Capital Partners' Investor Conference  -  Aug 15, 2007
CNNMoney.comOur minimally invasive products treat urinary and fecal incontinence, symptoms of overactive bladder and vesicoureteral reflux. Additionally, some of our

CME Questions  -  Aug 31, 2007
AAP Grand Rounds (subscription),...upon completion: Cite an evidence-based argument against antimicrobial prophylaxis in young children with vesicoureteral reflux.

Students market new technologies  -  Aug 23, 2007
The Daily Utah Chronicle,ThermImage, a business focused around technology that revolutionizes methods for diagnosing vesicoureteral reflux in children, worked with Lassonde students

Does UTI Prophylaxis Cause More Harm Than Good?  -  Aug 31, 2007
AAP Grand Rounds (subscription),The AAP currently recommends antimicrobial prophylaxis in young children with vesicoureteral reflux to prevent recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI).

The U’s Economic Impact Includes 17 Start-Up Companies In 2007  -  Aug 23, 2007
WebWire (press release),One such company, ThermImage, has a unique imaging system used to diagnose Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR), a condition that 1 out of every 150 children are

DEFLUX(R) Significantly Reduces Urinary Tract Infections In ...  -  Aug 8, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),DEFLUX(R) (non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid/dextranomer gel), for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children, reduced the incidence of

Antibiotics to little to treat urinary tract infection in young ...  -  Jul 11, 2007
E Canada Now,The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends daily preventive antibiotics if a child has vesicoureteral reflux, a condition in which urine flows

Antibiotics Don't Prevent Future Urinary Tract Infections, May ...  -  Jul 10, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Children between ages three and five, Caucasians, and those with severe vesicoureteral reflux had the highest risk of recurrent UTI.

Uroplasty to Present at Capstone Small-Cap Investor Conference  -  Jul 16, 2007
CNNMoney.comOur minimally invasive products treat urinary and fecal incontinence, symptoms of overactive bladder and vesicoureteral reflux. Additionally, some of our

Study doubts antibiotics for kids with UTI  -  Jul 10, 2007
United Press InternationalCurrent guidelines say that, after a first UTI, children should be evaluated for vesicoureteral reflux -- a backflow of urine from the bladder to the ureter

Pediatricians downplaying urinary-tract antibiotics  -  Jul 10, 2007
Newark Star Ledger,According to Conway, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends daily preventive antibiotics if a child suffers from vesicoureteral reflux,

Antibiotic Treatment For Children With Urinary Tract Infections ...  -  Jul 12, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Practice guidelines for after the first UTI in children recommend an imaging study to evaluate for the presence and degree (grade) of vesicoureteral reflux

Antibiotics Do Not Prevent Urinary Tract Infections, May Increase ...  -  Jul 11, 2007
FOX NewsChildren between ages 3 and 5, Caucasians, and those with severe vesicoureteral reflux had the highest risk of recurrent UTI. Receiving a daily dose of

Antibiotics Won't Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Kids: Study  -  Jul 10, 2007
Washington Post,...the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends conducting an imaging study to evaluate the presence and severity or grade of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR,

Q-Med AB: Invitation to Half-Year Report Conference Call  -  Jul 18, 2007
American Digital Networks (press release),...for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee joints, DEFLUX for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, VUR, (a malformation of the urinary

Antibiotics May Not Prevent Recurrence of Urinary Tract Infections ...  -  Jul 11, 2007
Associated Content,Previously, daily preventive antibiotics have been prescribed by doctors for children who have a condition called vesicoureteral reflux, a condition that

Antibiotics Don't Prevent UTI in Kids  -  Jul 10, 2007
Ivanhoe,However, recurrent infections can be more dangerous for the 30 to 40 percent of children who are more prone to UTI because of vesicoureteral reflux,

Prophylactic Antibiotics Earn Poor Grades for Kids' UTIs  -  Jul 10, 2007
MedPage Today,...of these infections, Dr. Conway said, American Academy of Pediatrics practice guidelines recommend an imaging study to evaluate vesicoureteral reflux.

Uroplasty to Host Audio Conference Call on August 13  -  Aug 7, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Our minimally invasive products treat urinary and fecal incontinence, symptoms of overactive bladder and vesicoureteral reflux. Additionally, some of our

Q-MedAB: Invitation to Q1 Report Conference Call  -  Apr 26, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee joints, DEFLUX for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, VUR, (a malformation of the urinary

Renal transplantation in 1-5 year olds  -  Apr 26, 2007
News-Medical.net,The main etiology for end-stage renal disease was uropathic/vesicoureteral reflux in 45% of the children followed by glomerulopathy in 25%,

Renal Transplantation in Children Younger than 6 Years Old  -  Apr 25, 2007
Newswise (press release)The main etiology for end-stage renal disease was uropathic/vesicoureteral reflux in 45% of the children followed by glomerulopathy in 25%,

Diagnosis of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in Children: Role ...  -  Apr 23, 2007
UroToday,These controlled children included 10 healthy children, 10 with vesicoureteral reflux and 10 with renal stones. The group collected voided urine samples

Uroplasty Announces Fiscal Year 2008 Strategic Objectives as Well ...  -  Apr 18, 2007
MSN MoneyOur minimally invasive products treat urinary and fecal incontinence, symptoms of overactive bladder and vesicoureteral reflux. Additionally, some of our

Uroplasty (UPI) Reports a Q3 Loss  -  Feb 12, 2007
StreetInsider.com (subscription),...proprietary products for the treatment of voiding dysfunctions, including urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder and vesicoureteral reflux.

The Timing Of Primary Neurosurgical Repair Significantly Affects ...  -  Feb 1, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),They compared the incidence of febrile urinary tract infections, hydronephrosis, vesicoureteral reflux and secondary tethering of the spinal cord at the age

Q-Med Has Entered into a Development and Commercialisation ...  -  Feb 9, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...for facial contouring, DUROLANE, for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee joints, DEFLUX for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, VUR,

Salvage Extravesical Ureteral Reimplantation After Failed ...  -  Dec 15, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),UroToday.com - After failed injection therapy with dextranomer/hyaluronic acid, open transvesical ureteral reimplantation seems to be successful and not too

Hyaluronic Acid/Dextranomer Gel Nearly Twice as Effective as ...  -  Nov 20, 2006
DG NewsATLANTA, GA -- November 20, 2006 -- Deflux® (non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid/dextranomer gel), for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in ...

Fryeburg Boy Needs Kidney Surgery  -  Nov 17, 2006
WCSH-TV,...family can't afford. Melissa Panarotti says her son is suffering from a condition known as Vesicoureteral Reflux. A condition in ...

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