That's Pediatrics: From the U.S. Navy to UTIs with Tim Shope, MD

22/07/2024 23 min
That's Pediatrics: From the U.S. Navy to UTIs with Tim Shope, MD

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Episode Synopsis

Tim Shope, MD, professor of Pediatrics at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, has lived in many places, but common pediatric infections, including urinary tract infections (UTIs) are everywhere. His team created the UTICalc, available at uticalc.ptt.edu. This user-friendly tool prompts the clinician with five questions, providing an estimated risk of UTI to help reduce unnecessary catheterization and improve outcomes. Also, learn about Dr. Shope’s time with the U.S. Navy, and his famous family member in the world of infectious disease research.

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