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The relationship between hydronephrosis severity on ultrasound and kidney stone size

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Introduction Kidney stones are a common urologic condition, with an increasing incidence and prevalence globally. Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) is frequently used in emergency departments to evaluate suspected kidney stones, given its high accuracy for detecting the presence, size and location of stones. However, ultrasound is advantageous due to lower cost, lack of ionizing radiation, […]

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Association between pesticide exposure and chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology in agricultural worker populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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This proposed systematic review would compile evidence on the relationship between pesticide exposure and CKDu risk specifically in agricultural worker groups through meta-analysis of observational studies. It can evaluate the strength of association and sources of heterogeneity across different geographical regions and help identify research gaps to drive priorities for future epidemiological research on environmental/occupational

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Risk factors and their effect on the progression of Sri Lankan CKDu

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MGIH Bandara1, SWMPWCIB Weerakoon1, HMDK Herath1, HPNS Hewapathirane1, HGN Erandika1, HPM Hewavitharana1, N Nanayakkara2 1Department of NEPHROLOGY, Centre For Research National Hospital Kandy, Sri Lanka 2Department of Nephrology, National Hospital Kandy, Sri Lanka Objectives: We focused on risk factors like family history, social support for patients, alcoholic beverage consumption, tobacco use, etc. in CKDu to

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Familial Clustering in Sri Lankan CKDu cases

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MGIH BANDARA1, SWMPWCIB WEERAKOON1, HMDK HERATH1, HPM HEWAVITHARANE1, HPNS HEWAPATHIRANE1, HGN ERANDIKA1, N NANAYAKKARA2 1Department of NEPHROLOGY, Centre For Research – National Hospital Kandy, Sri Lanka 2Department of Nephrology, National Hospital Kandy, Sri Lanka Objectives: This study has explored familial aggregation patterns in Sri Lankan CKDu patients related to the onset and course of the

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Prevalence, risk factors and predicted risk of cardiac events in chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology in Sri Lanka: A tubular interstitial nephropathy

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Thilini W. Hettiarachchi , Buddhi N. T. W. Fernando, Thilini Sudeshika , Zeid Badurdeen , Shuchi Anand , Ajith Kularatne , Sulochana Wijetunge , Hemalika T. K. Abeysundara , Nishantha Nanayakkara   Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with ‘traditional’ chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, chronic kidney

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