In adults and in children older than 2–3 months, the renal cortex is normally less echogenic than the liver parenchyma. Some researchers have suggested that hyperechogenicity of the renal cortex ...

There are 2 adrenal glands, one above each kidney. Adrenal means next to the kidney. The adrenal glands are small but very important. They make hormones that help the body work properly and are vital ...

They also demonstrated brain atrophy—that is, shrinkage of the cerebral cortex in the frontal lobes. The mechanisms by which kidney disease is associated with cognitive impairment and ...