Publications by authors named "R F Stroescu"
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in neonates with increased mortality and longer hospitalization. Few studies have evaluated AKI outcomes in relation to serum creatinine dynamics in neonates from the first day of life. We performed an observational, retrospective, single-center study on newborns admitted to the "Louis Turcanu" Emergency County Hospital for Children between 2014 and 2022.
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- Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious health issue in children, with varying outcomes based on the type and duration of AKI, which includes transient, persistent, and acute kidney disease.
- A study of 2,346 children with AKI revealed that those with acute kidney disease tend to be younger, have more severe health markers, and face a higher mortality rate compared to those with transient or persistent AKI.
- The research concluded that the progression from AKI to acute kidney disease increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease, highlighting the importance of intrinsic factors over the severity of AKI.
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- - Scabies is a common skin infestation caused by parasites, often seen in crowded living conditions, and can lead to serious skin infections and kidney issues in both kids and adults.
- - Treatment typically involves a combination of Ivermectin (an oral medication) and sulfur-based ointments, although caution is needed for patients with kidney problems because Ivermectin can be harmful to the kidneys.
- - A case report details two brothers with scabies who developed severe skin infections and acute kidney problems, but fortunately, their skin healed and kidney function normalized after treatment.
Unlabelled: Urinary tract infection (UTI) represents one of the most common bacterial infections in children, mainly caused by Gram-negative bacteria. Empirical antibiotic treatment is based on international and national guidelines for treating UTIs in children and is individualized with local antibiotic resistance patterns. The aim of this study is to bring a clear view of present-day particularities of UTIs in children.
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- Acute kidney disease (AKD) is a significant risk factor for increased mortality and progression to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in both adults and children, though data on children is limited.
- A study of 736 children aged 2-18 with acute kidney injury (AKI) revealed a 17% incidence of AKD, with older age and specific biological parameters linked to its development, though certain factors like anaemia were identified as increasing risks independently.
- The study concluded that AKD, along with specific AKI causes like glomerulonephritis and acute tubular necrosis, notably raised the risk of mortality and new-onset CKD in affected children.