Lian Qiu Xiong, Li Li Ma, Liu Yan Shi, Ni Ni Pan, Kai Ai, Jian Xin Zhao, Di Liang He, Gang Hang
INTRODUCTION: The commonly used clinical indicators are not sensitive and comprehensive enough to evaluate the early staging of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aimed to evaluate the differences in arterial spin labeling (ASL) and blood oxygenation level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging (BOLD-MRI) parameter values among patients at various stages of chronic kidney disease and healthy individuals. METHODS: Electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Embase were searched from inception to March 29, 2024, to identify relevant studies on ASL and BOLD in CKD...
April 17, 2024: International Urology and Nephrology