Gonzalez had traveled to the U.S. from Venezuela without the right paperwork after learning of his brother’s end-stage kidney failure. “We fought for one month and one day to reach this goal.

This study considers a unilateral renal agenesia associated with agenesia of the epididymis body and tail and the vas deferens and non-palpable left testicle in a 20-month-year-old patient. During ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs when the kidneys become damaged and slowly lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, causing a buildup of harmful substances in the body.

Credit: Thinkstock Poor thyroid function can lead to reduced GFR and decreased renal blood flow that can result in ischemic kidney injury. Subclinical hypothyroidism is common among patients with ...

SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, SLP. 29 de septiembre de 2023.- Ángel Jesús Cerna García es un joven potosino que nació con agenesia renal y a sus 19 años requiere de un tratamiento que incluye al menos dos ...

Renal hypertension is the most common type of secondary hypertension. It’s caused by renal (kidney) disease. Lifestyle changes and medical treatments can help manage this condition. Share on ...

La agenesia renal es la ausencia de uno o ambos riñones. Esta malformación ocurre en un estadio temprano del desarrollo embrionario e impide que los órganos se desarrollen con normalidad. Los riñones ...

Rachel loves teaching, whether it's in-person or through her writing. Kidney stones—also known as renal calculi or nephrolithiasis—are hard deposits made of minerals that build up in your ...

Nicolás es parte de este mínimo porcentaje que sufre esta afección denominada agenesia renal. Con los años, la función renal de su único riñón fue deteriorándose hasta llegar a una etapa ...

“Renal insufficiency” is a broad term for all stages of kidney impairment, including renal failure. “Renal failure,” however, can refer to a specific level of kidney decline. Feeling tired ...