Newborns with major congenital or genetic anomalies incompatible with life, severe intrauterine growth retardation with a birth weight <1800g, or congenital renal or urinary anomalies were excluded ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an umbrella term used to describe a longstanding disease or condition that causes the progressive loss of kidney (renal) function. Symptoms vary, depending on the stage ...

Kidney failure occurs when your kidneys lose the ability to filter waste from your blood sufficiently. It may not cause symptoms in the early stages. Your kidneys filter your blood and remove ...

Kidney failure symptoms may begin so gradually that you don't really notice swelling, joint pain, or changes in how you urinate (pee). Or, you may think that itchy skin and other signs are due to ...

Although most people have two kidneys, only one kidney can function just as well as two. You may need to take some precautions to avoid injury to your kidney, though, and see a doctor for regular ...

From the Urological Department of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Mintz — Resident, Urological Service, Massachusetts General Hospital. Stewart — Surgical Resident, Massachusetts General ...

Discussion Congenital urinary tract anomalies are a variable finding in NBCCS. Renal ultrasound may be warranted at the time of initial diagnosis, if not previously performed. Moreover, PTCH1 should ...

What is congenital nephrotic syndrome? Congenital nephrotic syndrome, an inherited disorder characterized by protein in the urine and swelling of the body, occurs primarily in families of Finnish ...

Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease. This severe disorder of cardiac physiology can impair renal function and lead to the development of cardiorenal syndrome and ...