Multiparametric Quantitative Ultrasound Imaging to Assess Chronic Kidney Disease

Multiparametric Renal Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Validation, Interventions, and Alterations in Chronic Kidney Disease

Background: This paper outlines a multiparametric renal MRI acquisition and analysis protocol to allow non-invasive assessment of hemodynamics (renal artery blood flow and perfusion), oxygenation (BOLD T2*), and microstructure (diffusion, T1 mapping). Methods: We use our multiparametric renal MRI protocol to provide (1) a comprehensive set of MRI parameters [renal artery and vein blood flow, pe...

Vitamin deficiencies in chronic kidney disease

Endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease

Background and Objective: Endocrine disorders are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of the present study is reviewing available literature to give a deep understanding of complexities of endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease. Methods: A narrative reviewing method based on the available literature was approached. Findings: Generally, when renal function de...

Use of quantitative ultrasound to assess osteopenia in children with Crohn disease.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Children with Crohn disease are at increased risk for osteopenia and osteoporosis. Early development of osteopenia can increase the lifetime risk for fractures and may be amenable to early intervention. The gold standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk is dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), but this involves some radiation and specialized programs for...

Effects of chronic kidney disease on liver transport: quantitative

42 43 Clinical studies indicate that hepatic drug transport may be altered in chronic kidney 44 disease (CKD). Specifically, uremic solutes associated with CKD have been found to 45 alter the expression and/or activity of hepatocyte transporters in experimental animals 46 and in cultured cells. However, given the complexity and adaptability of hepatic 47 transport, it is not clear whether these...