Echocardiographic parameters, including RVD, and TTP of renal blood flow measured by 99mTc-DTPA renal scintigraphy, were collected. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS and R software, with ...

Chronic kidney failure, or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), occurs when the kidneys no longer function effectively and cannot filter waste and extra fluid from the body. It is the fifth and final ...

Kidney stones are hard objects made from chemicals in your pee. They may be as tiny as a grain of salt or as big as a corn kernel. The stones can be brown or yellow, smooth or rough. They're a ...

Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and may also lower blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. If you have CKD, you may need to keep an eye ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...

The symptoms of kidney stones can vary depending on the size of the stone. For most, the telltale sign is the sudden onset of excruciating pain radiating from the side (flank) to the groin or inner ...

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There are four stages of passing a kidney stone: The stone forms, leaves the kidney, reaches the bladder and causes pressure, and finally, exits the body. They're common, with about 10% of people in ...

We invite all ACR members to review and comment on the documents that will be presented at the subsequent annual meeting. Draft documents are available for comment between August and November via the ...