In adults, a ≥10 mm difference in the lengths of the right and left kidneys on ultrasound is considered predictive of renal pathology. Khazaei et al. sought to determine a cutoff point at which ...

The economic impact of pediatric kidney stones is substantial ... with three or four stones present when he received an ultrasound. In the past few years, he has mitigated kidney stones by ...

children and adolescents with various forms of kidney or urologic disorders, both acute and chronic. Members of the division are involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, community ...

Zaidi, MD, a pediatric cardiologist serving as the ... such as when to order a renal ultrasound. “I think primary care providers could do the initial screening lab studies — they are basic ...

In children with demonstrable neurologic or lumbosacral abnormalities on physical examination, an MRI is required in order to evaluate structural anomalies of the spinal cord. Renal ultrasound is ...

Neutral pH and low-glucose degradation product dialysis fluids induce major early alterations of the peritoneal membrane in children on peritoneal dialysis. Kidney Int. 2018; 94(2):419-429. [PMID ...

“Parents must get an ultrasound of the abdomen and if any mass in the kidney is detected then must consult a pediatric oncologist at the earliest. Early detection remains of paramount importance ...

evaluate and treat children with kidney disease from infancy to adolescence. They care for those with urinary tract infections, hypertension, hematuria, proteinuria, glomerulonephritis, and nephrotic ...

Our philosophy emphasizes state-of-the-art patient treatment, research and training programs that focuses on improving quality of life for renal patients. Our Division of Pediatric Nephrology ...