Woman in her 30s develops kidney infection from ill-fitting menstrual cup; how to prevent it
An ill-fitting menstrual cup caused a kidney infection in a woman by blocking her urine flow, leading to symptoms such as ...
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MRI estimates size of normal kidneys more accurately than standard methods
The authors conclude that the estimates of normal kidney size that they obtained via MRI disk summation (mean volumes of 202 ml and 154 ml for men and women, respectively) are larger, and closer ...
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Genetics of Renal Hypoplasia: Insights Into the Mechanisms Controlling Nephron Endowment
in utero environmental factors and molecular mechanisms that regulate nephron endowment and kidney size. Here, we review current knowledge regarding the genetic contributions to renal hypoplasia ...
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Do You Have Kidney Stones? Your Guide to Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Options
Unfortunately, the most common symptom is extreme pain. The treatment for an obstructing kidney stone varies depending on the size of the stone and how it's affecting the patient. Treatment of such ...