Using Computers to Enhance Hydronephrosis Diagnosis

Using computers to enhance hydronephrosis diagnosis Researchers at Children’s National Hospital are using quantitative imaging and machine intelligence to enhance care for children with a common kidney disease, and their initial results are very promising. Their technique provides an accurate way to predict earlier which children with hydronephrosis will need surgical intervention, simplifying and enhancing their care. Keeping it Renal: cookbook offers global cuisine for kids In order to stay healthy, most children with kidney disease have to limit or avoid foods that are high in certain minerals. As an innovative way to facilitate adherence to these limitations, our nephrology department collaborated with our patient families to create a cookbook “Keeping it Renal: Global Cuisine for Kids,” a compilation of their favorite kidney-friendly recipes. Starting the new year with strong leadership Three Children’s National Hospital executives are also in leadership roles within professional societies, elected by their peers, further highlighting the strength of the leadership at Children’s National and professional respect within the health care community. Protecting the brain from metabolic insult Poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes has a host of well-recognized complications, such as kidney disease and cognitive damage. Now, researchers at Children's National are looking at whether whether ketones could protect the brain against the ravages of insulin resistance. Upcoming Event Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting April 29-May 6, 2020 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Copyright © 2020, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Children's National 111 Michigan Ave NW Washington, District of Columbia 20010