Publications by authors named "W D Duminda"
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- Accurate reference ranges for renal lengths can improve clinical decision-making for children, yet current methods do not consider individual anthropometrics.
- A study was conducted on 424 children to measure their kidney lengths using ultrasound and develop predictive models, excluding those with familial renal issues or abnormal kidneys.
- Results showed that both age and physical attributes like height and weight significantly influenced kidney lengths, with notable differences between males and females at younger ages, highlighting the need for gender-specific models.
99mTc-DMSA scan is the best investigation to assess renal scarring after urinary tract infection (UTI) in children. The aim of this study was to describe the findings of DMSA scans done six months after the first UTI. A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among 110 boys and 80 girls selected by systematic sampling.
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