Skoltech researchers and their colleagues have synthesized and tested protein-polymer microbubbles for use in medical ultrasound imaging of internal organs. Administered intravenously, the ...

17 Imaging studies are usually done to rule out urinary tract obstruction and assess kidney morphology and size. Point of care ultrasound has been shown to accurately detect hydronephrosis, evaluate ...

The consumption of energy drinks can contribute to the formation of kidney stones—as can many other foods and beverages. What makes energy drinks distinct is that they contain an especially high ...

Abstract: Precise measurement of the blood flow velocity in major arteries is important for the assessment of circulation dysfunction but challenging when using a one-dimensional (1D) ultrasound ...

Scientists at Heriot Watt University developed a cost-effective technique for faster, more accurate prostate cancer detection using ultrasound equipment, with a 94% success rate in early trials.

He is currently administered prednisone 5mg/d for maintenance. His kidney function is stable (sCr 93.60μmol/L, with urine PCR: 214.0mg/g, ACR:5.5mg/g). Moxifloxacin and linezolid were stopped because ...

We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The fashion industry has long alienated plus-size consumers, but thankfully, the tides are slowly starting to turn. While only a ...

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 ...

In the world of mass-market wrist-based wearables, blood pressure sensing is being seen as the next holy grail for health monitoring. Samsung has already rolled out blood pressure sensing on its ...