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Kidney (Renal) Biopsy

What to expect if your child is having a kidney biopsy.

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Renal Scan

Prepare for your child's renal scan in nuclear medicine with this Helping Hand.

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Urodynamics

Urodynamics is a series of tests that are done to see how well the urethra and bladder are working. This Helping Hand will teach you everything you need to know to prepare for your child's tests.  

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Smoyer Lab

Under the direction of William E. Smoyer, MD, the Smoyer Lab focuses its research around three main themes of nephrotic syndrome, one of the most common kidney diseases seen in children.

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Kerlin Lab

Under the direction of Bryce Kerlin, MD, the Kerlin Lab aims to discover new approaches to prevent and treat thrombosis.

Kidney Stones
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Kidney Stones

Stones in the urinary tract form in the kidneys when small particles, which are usually dissolved in the urine, become oversaturated and begin to form small crystals. These small crystals can continue to grow into larger solid crystals, which resemble sand, gravel or small rocks.

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Cara Fuentes Lab

Under the direction of Gabriel Cara Fuentes, MD, PhD, the Cara Fuentes Lab's mission is to improve the quality of life and health of children suffering from rare protein-spilling kidneys diseases, with a primary focus on idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.

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Jackson Lab

Under the direction of Ashley Jackson, PhD, the Jackson Laboratory has a primary research focus on congenital and acquired urinary tract obstruction (UTO).

Baker Lab
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Baker Lab

Under the direction of Linda Baker, MD, the Baker Lab studies the genetics of genitourinary congenital conditions, with a primary focus on Prune Belly Syndrome (PBS).

Prune Belly Syndrome
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Prune Belly Syndrome

Prune belly syndrome (PBS) is a rare condition that affects about 1 in every 50,000 children. Children are born with it. The condition affects belly (abdominal) muscles, bladder and urinary tract, as well as testicles in males. PBS is often found during pregnancy.

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