Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) encompass a wide spectrum of malformations resulting from disruptions during renal and urinary tract development. These defects range from ...

In a recent study published in on the preprint server Research Square* while it is under review for publication in Scientific Reports, researchers examine the potential use of deep learning (DL) ...

Does maternal kidney disease raise congenital malformation risk? A nationwide cohort study explores outcomes in CKD and ESKD pregnancies. Learn more.

Doctors at KIMS ICON Hospital have successfully treated a rare and complex kidney injury in a 17-year-old boy, detected incidentally following a road traffic accident.

Renal agenesis is a congenital kidney disorder, which means it is present at birth. The outlook for some types of this condition is good. Most people are born with two kidneys. Renal agenesis is an ...

One in 45 babies delivered in 2020 in England was born with a congenital anomaly, according to the findings of a new report from NHS Digital. The rate represents a 9% increase in the 5 years since the ...

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have shown that a genetic mutation that causes congenital heart disease also contributes to kidney damage and developmental defects. Identifying this early ...