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Research Article: Kidney shape statistical analysis: associations with disease and anthropometric factors

Date Published: 2023-12-06

Abstract:
Organ measurements derived from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have the potential to enhance our understanding of the precise phenotypic variations underlying many clinical conditions.

Introduction:
The incidence of conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), type-2 diabetes (T2D), and hypertension are rising and are amongst the leading causes of death globally [1]. The prevalence of CKD, which increases with age, is significantly common among older people, with an adverse effect on longevity [2]. Progression of CKD is generally tracked as a gradual decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR), however there are suggestions that changes in kidney volume occur much earlier in the disease process and can…

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