Pattern of urinary tract infection in children with vesicoureteric reflux: Does breastfeeding reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infection?

Introduction: The protective factors against urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the setting of vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) remain poorly defined. Breastfeeding was suggested as a protective factor against UTI, but its role remains undetermined in this highly susceptible population.

Objectives: The objective of the study was to identify the pattern and risk factors of UTI and investigate the effect of breastfeeding on UTI occurrence in VUR children.

A Systematic Evaluation of the Quality of Health Information on Cleft Lip and Palate in the Arabic Language.

Background: The internet serves as a vital health information resource, yet the quality of data on specific health conditions, especially in Arabic, is often overlooked. This research assesses the quality of Arabic online information about cleft lip and palate (CLP) and proposes avenues for enhancement.

Methods: From July to August 2022, a systematic evaluation of Arabic articles on CLP was performed using the DISCERN tool for quality assessment.

Fungemia Due to Saprochaete capitata in a Non-Neutropenic Critically Ill Patient.

is an uncommon yeast species; its impact on non-neutropenic patients appears to be on the rise. We describe a case of fungemia in a critically ill end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patient on peritoneal dialysis. The patient presented with mesenteric ischemia and underwent several laparotomies during hospitalization.