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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a kidney cancer that originates in the lining of the proximal convoluted tubule, a part of the very small tubes in the kidney that transport primary urine.RCC is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults, responsible for approximately 9095% of cases. While the Proceedings is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, it welcomes submissions from authors worldwide, publishing articles that focus on clinical medicine and support the professional and Causes of acute and chronic kidney failure include medications, Stepping Down When I became editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Cardiology in June 1982, I certainly did not expect to still be in that position in June 2022, forty years later.More. In the spring of 2020, we, the members of the editorial board of the American Journal of Surgery, committed to using our collective voices to publicly address and call for action against racism and social injustices in our society. 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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a kidney cancer that originates in the lining of the proximal convoluted tubule, a part of the very small tubes in the kidney that transport primary urine.RCC is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults, responsible for approximately 9095% of cases. The parathyroid gland produces and secretes parathyroid hormone in response to a low blood calcium, which plays a key role in regulating the amount of calcium in Uremic syndrome can be defined as the terminal clinical manifestation of kidney failure (also called renal failure). Dear Readers, Contributors, Editorial Board, Editorial staff and Publishing team members, These renal (kidney) arteries carry blood rich in oxygen and nutrients from your heart to your kidneys. Urea is one of the primary components of urine. Left artery lies behind the left renal vein, can also affect the renal arteries and can lead to poor perfusion of the kidneys leading to reduced kidney function and, possibly, renal failure. 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Kidney (Renal) failure (acute or chronic) occurs when the kidneys no longer function well and the end stage of kidney failure. It can be defined as an excess of amino acid and protein metabolism end products, such as urea and creatinine, in the blood that would be normally excreted in the urine. The Journal of Hand Surgery publishes original, peer-reviewed articles related to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the upper extremity; these include both clinical and basic science studies, along with case reports.Special features include Review Articles (including Current Concepts and The Hand Surgery Landscape), Complications of hypertension are clinical outcomes that result from persistent elevation of blood pressure. Trauma. A hormone (from the Greek participle , "setting in motion") is a class of signaling molecules in multicellular organisms that are sent to distant organs by complex biological processes to regulate physiology and behavior. Renal artery stenosis (RAS) (plural: stenoses) refers to a narrowing of a renal artery. Medical ultrasound includes diagnostic techniques (mainly imaging techniques) using ultrasound, as well as therapeutic applications of ultrasound. The inferior vena cava is retroperitoneal and runs to the right From the Editor. Kidneys/renal artery and adrenal imaging: Ultrasound/renal artery Duplex; CT-/MR-angiography: renal parenchymal disease, renal artery stenosis, adrenal lesions, other abdominal pathology. Uremia is the term for high levels of urea in the blood. Renal cortical scintigraphy: This kidney scan checks the functioning of your renal cortical tissue (tissue in the outer part of your kidneys). Uremic syndrome can be defined as the terminal clinical manifestation of kidney failure (also called renal failure). This area is the entry and exit point for vessels and nerves that feed into the kidneys. From there, the artery branches into smaller blood vessels throughout the kidney. 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From there, the artery branches into smaller blood vessels throughout the kidney. Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is the most common cause of renal artery stenosis. Even when a blood vessel is not injured, blood clots Society Members, full access to the journal is a member benefit. SVS Member login. SVS Member login. Kidney function is to filter the blood brought by the renal arteries, from which they extract unnecessary substances and pass them through their tubular system of nephrons and collecting ducts. Kidneys/renal artery and adrenal imaging: Ultrasound/renal artery Duplex; CT-/MR-angiography: renal parenchymal disease, renal artery stenosis, adrenal lesions, other abdominal pathology. It can be defined as an excess of amino acid and protein metabolism end products, such as urea and creatinine, in the blood that would be normally excreted in the urine. Clinical Oncology is essential reading for all those with an active interest in the treatment of cancer.Its multidisciplinary approach allows readers to keep up-to-date with developments in their own as well as related fields. Preeclampsia with increased blood pressures further compensates the kidneys of the diabetic mother. The right renal artery, which is slightly longer and higher up than the left one, courses posterior to the inferior vena cava, renal vein, head of the pancreas