Discover how kidney ultrasounds reveal hidden health issues and protect your wellness. Learn 5 crucial signs doctors look for in this painless procedure.

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Renal ultrasound (kidney ultrasound) is a safe, noninvasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create images of your kidneys and bladder. It helps ...

Just one cup of beet juice can have 400 to 500 mg of potassium—and that’s a lot if your kidneys are already on strike. In the early stages of CKD (Stage 1 or 2), your body might still manage okay.

This case is unique because it documents a rare occurrence of a Type IV stent fracture following percutaneous coronary ...

Most often seen in older people with atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), renal artery stenosis can worsen over time, often leading to hypertension (high blood pressure) and kidney damage.

Background: Jumper’s knee patellar tendinopathy is well known to be a common and difficult injury in volleyball. Knowledge about its aetiology and pathogenesis is sparse. Objective: To prospectively ...

Figure 1. Magnetic resonance image of the urogenital tract at presentation, demonstrating massive hydronephrosis of both kidneys. (A) Transverse T 2 -weighted image. (B) Frontal T 1 -weighted image.

The liver is an important organ that grows as you age. An enlarged liver could be a sign of a serious condition that requires medical treatment. Find out the normal liver size and what might be ...

Lung ultrasound scanning is essential for diagnosing lung diseases. The scan effectiveness critically depends on both longitudinal and transverse scans through intercostal spaces to reduce rib ...

All 120 subjects were Chinese (72 (60%) were male) with a mean age of 41.4 ± 21.3 years (range 18–76), a mean height of 173 cm, a mean weight of 71.1 kg, and a mean BMI of 24.9 ±4.1. Each ...