NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — A New Bedford teen is in need of a new kidney after he was diagnosed with stage 5 chronic kidney disease. Michael Blechar-Melancon said he ignored his symptoms for ...

Study findings accounting for clinical selection bias support active surveillance of small renal masses in routine clinical practice. Active surveillance of small renal masses is as safe as ...

In a study of 1134 patients with 4-7 cm renal masses, overall survival did not differ among groups receiving initial active surveillance vs immediate treatment. Active surveillance may be a ...

Abstract: Objective: The transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) on the thalamus can indirectly induce cortical response. Studies have shown that general anesthetic induced unconsciousness is ...

Results were compared by t test. Renal ultrasound. Renal ultrasound was performed on 2, 4, and 5-wk male mice using VisualSonics In Vivo Model RMV-704 and 40 MHz small animal probe (Toronto ...

Compared with conventional ultrasound, CEUS can display perfusion characteristics of renal tumors in cortical and medullary phases in real-time, which is an important tool for improving differential ...

Use this guideline to guide referrals. If still uncertain about whether a referral is needed, consider contacting a specialist (see the recommendations on the diagnostic process). Consider a review ...