Neonatal jaundice is associated with increased risks of congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract and concomitant urinary tract infection.

The link between neonatal jaundice and urinary tract infection (UTI) remains debated, with congenital kidney and urinary tract anomalies (CAKUT) potentially playing a role. This population-based study aimed to analyze the correlations between neonatal jaundice, CAKUT, and concomitant UTI. The study cohort consisted of 2,078,122 live births from 2004 to 2014.

Associations between maternal chronic diseases and congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract in offspring: a population-based cohort study.

Background: The relationship between maternal chronic diseases and congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract (CAKUT) in offspring still needs elucidation. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the associations between maternal chronic disease and CAKUT in their offspring.

Methods: Data of mothers and children were extracted from the Taiwan Maternal and Child Health Database and National Health Insurance Research Database.

Validation of Gait Measurements on Short-Distance Walkways Using Azure Kinect DK in Patients Receiving Chronic Hemodialysis.

Muscle dysfunction, skeletal muscle fibrosis, and disability are associated with weakness in patients with end-stage renal disease. The main purpose of this study was to validate the effectiveness of a proposed system for gait monitoring on short-distance 1.5 m walkways in a dialysis center.

Validation of an Automated Cardiothoracic Ratio Calculation for Hemodialysis Patients.

Unlabelled: Cardiomegaly is associated with poor clinical outcomes and is assessed by routine monitoring of the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) from chest X-rays (CXRs). Judgment of the margins of the heart and lungs is subjective and may vary between different operators.

Methods: Patients aged > 19 years in our hemodialysis unit from March 2021 to October 2021 were enrolled.

Complications associated with irradiated homologous costal cartilage use in rhinoplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The use of irradiated homologous costal cartilage (IHCC) as an alternative source of graft material for rhinoplasty remains controversial because of the risk of complications. Herein, we aimed to perform a comprehensive assessment of complications associated with IHCC use in rhinoplasty through a meta-analysis of published studies.

Methods: We searched the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases to identify eligible published studies, and we evaluated the complication rates of IHCC use in rhinoplasty.

Premature birth carries a higher risk of nephrotic syndrome: a cohort study.

The pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome is unclear. We conducted a nationwide population-based cohort study to examine the associations between preterm births and subsequent development of NS. NS was defined as ≥ 3 records with ICD-9-CM codes for NS in hospital admission or outpatient clinic visits.

Pretreatment prognostic nutritional index as a prognostic marker in head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The predictive value of the pretreatment prognostic nutritional index (PNI) for head and neck cancer (HNC) remains controversial. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the predictive value of PNI in HNC patients. A systematic search through internet databases including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library for qualified studies estimating the association of PNI with HNC patient survival was performed.

Clinical characteristics, triggering etiologies, and response of plasmapheresis in thrombotic microangiopathy in Taiwan.

Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) syndromes are extraordinarily diverse in clinical presentations and etiologies. However, there are still a limited number of large cohort studies focusing on the underlying causes, outcomes, and response to plasmapheresis.A retrospective study was designed to understand trigger etiologies, organ dysfunctions, clinical outcomes, and efficacy of plasmapheresis in patients with TMA.

Prognostic Value of C-Reactive Protein-to-Albumin Ratio in Head and Neck Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.

The C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio is a proven prognostic predictor of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. However, the role of the C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio in other head and neck cancers remains unclear. This meta-analysis explored the prognostic value of the C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio in head and neck cancers.

Factors associated with long-term progression of pediatric chronic kidney disease of nonglomerular etiologies.

Background/purpose: The aims of this study were to determine the long-term associated factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in a pediatric group with non-glomerular (non-GN) etiologies.

Methods: Pediatric patients with a presumptive diagnosis of CKD were enrolled to this study. Recorded information included demographic and laboratory information.

Mortality Risks among Various Primary Renal Diseases in Children and Adolescents on Chronic Dialysis.

There is little information available on the association between primary renal disease (PRD) and long-term mortality in the pediatric dialysis population. The objective of this study was to explore mortality risks in children and adolescents on chronic dialysis, specifically focused on the risk of various PRDs. The study cohort included children and adolescents with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) (aged < 20 years) who had received dialysis for at least 90 days between 2000 and 2014 and were identified from Taiwan's National Health Insurance medical claims.

Association of maternal chronic disease with risk of congenital heart disease in offspring.

Background: Information about known risk factors for congenital heart disease is scarce. In this population-based study, we aimed to investigate the relation between maternal chronic disease and congenital heart disease in offspring.

Methods: The study cohort consisted of 1 387 650 live births from 2004 to 2010.

Early Erythropoietin Administration does not Increase the Risk of Retinopathy in Preterm Infants.

Background: Erythropoietin (EPO) administration prevents anemia of prematurity and may be associated with a significant increase in the risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preterm infants. Nonetheless, early EPO treatment may prevent damage following retinal neovascularization. The aim of this meta-analysis was to elucidate whether EPO administration increases the risk of ROP.

Clinical characteristics and prevalence of complications of chronic kidney disease in children: the Taiwan Pediatric Renal Collaborative study.

Background: Little information is available regarding the clinical characteristics and prevalence of complications in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in early disease stages. The objective of this study was to determine the clinical characteristics and prevalence of complications in children with predialytic CKD.

Methods: This multicenter, cross-sectional study enrolled children at all stages of predialytic CKD.

Enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium in pediatric lupus nephritis: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: The objective of this study was to examine the long-term efficacy and complications associated with use of enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium (EC-MPS) for treatment of pediatric lupus nephritis (LN).

Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of pediatric patients treated between 1995 and 2008. Comparisons were made between patients with LN who were and were not treated with EC-MPS (MPS and non-MPS groups).

Etiology and pediatric chronic kidney disease progression: Taiwan Pediatric Renal Collaborative Study.

Background/purpose: This study aims to examine the characteristics of Taiwanese children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and delineate the factors that lead to disease progression in this population.

Methods: We reviewed the records of the Taiwan Pediatric Renal Collaborative Study, a multicenter database of Taiwanese children with CKD. Multivariate regression analysis was used to identify the main factors associated with disease progression.

Distal 10q trisomy with copy number gain in chromosome region 10q23.1-10q25.1: the Wnt signaling pathway is the most pertinent to the gene content in the region of copy number gain: a case report.

Background: Complete or partial trisomy 10q involves a duplication of 10q, or the long arm of chromosome 10. Distal 10q trisomy is a well-recognized and defined but rare genetic syndrome in which duplication of distal segments of 10q results in a pattern of malformations. Although abnormal chromosome phenotypes are commonly detected by visualization of chromosomes by traditional cytogenetic techniques, this approach is marginal in both diagnostic sensitivity and potential for biological interpretation, thus making implementation of advanced techniques and analysis methods an important consideration in a health service.

Nebulized hypertonic saline treatment reduces both rate and duration of hospitalization for acute bronchiolitis in infants: an updated meta-analysis.

Nebulized hypertonic saline (HS) treatment reduced the length of hospitalization in infants with acute bronchiolitis in a previous meta-analysis. However, there was no reduction in the admission rate. We hypothesized that nebulized HS treatment might significantly decrease both the duration and the rate of hospitalization if more randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included.

Omega-3 fatty acids ameliorate proteinuria but not renal function in IgA nephropathy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background/aim: The effects of ω-3 fatty acids (O3FAs) on renal function and proteinuria in immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) are not fully understood. Thus, we conducted an up-to-date meta-analysis of the currently available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to validate the effects of O3FA in IgAN.

Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed, Medline, Embase and the Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials using an extended search strategy to identify RCTs that assessed the treatment efficacy of O3FA in IgAN.

Adjunctive oral methylprednisolone in pediatric acute pyelonephritis alleviates renal scarring.

Objective: To determine if glucocorticoids can prevent renal scar formation after acute pyelonephritis in pediatric patients.

Methods: Patients younger than 16 years diagnosed with their first episode of acute pyelonephritis with a high risk of renal scar formation (ie, inflammatory volume ≥ 4.6 mL on technetium-99m-labeled dimercaptosuccinic acid scan [DMSA] or abnormal renal ultrasonography results) were randomly assigned to receive either antibiotics plus methylprednisolone sodium phosphate (1.

Comparison of two specific allergen screening tests in different patient groups.

UniCAP and multiple-antigen simultaneous test (MAST) are among the widely used specific allergen tests. The Phadiatop and Fx5 are the multi-allergen UniCAP screening tests for inhalant allergens and common food allergens, respectively. We compared the differences between Phadiatop-Fx5 and MAST as screening allergen tests to clarify the optimal tests for different groups of allergic patients.

Correlation of renal ultrasonographic findings with inflammatory volume from dimercaptosuccinic acid renal scans in children with acute pyelonephritis.

Purpose: We correlated abnormal findings on renal ultrasonography (US) and inflammatory volume (Volume) on technetium dimercaptosuccinic acid renal single photon emission computerized tomography (DMSA) in children with acute pyelonephritis (APN) with renal scars.

Materials And Methods: A total of 31 males and 14 females (9 days to 9.8 years old) who fulfilled diagnostic criteria for APN and who underwent initial DMSA between January 1995 and July 2002 and followup DMSA at least 6 months later were enrolled in the study.