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Researchers are testing a new MRI imaging technique that measures sodium content in the kidneys. This is a preliminary study to see if this scan can help doctors better understand kidney disease by looking at how sodium is distributed in different kidney conditions, including chronic kidney disease, polycystic kidney disease, kidney stones, and transplanted kidneys.
Current methods of evaluating kidney disease don't give doctors detailed information about what's happening inside kidney tissue. This imaging technique could provide new insights into how kidney disease develops and progresses, potentially leading to better ways to detect and treat kidney problems.
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You will visit a research hospital or medical center in London, Ontario twice. At your first visit, you'll have your blood pressure checked, provide a urine sample and blood work, and then undergo a special MRI scan of your kidneys (the scan itself takes about 30–45 minutes). If you've had kidney stones treated, you'll also need to collect urine over 24 hours before your scan. The total time commitment for each visit is approximately 2 hours.
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