The association of smoking with ultrasound-measured kidney dimensions 
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CONCLUSION: Kidney dimensions were decreased in individuals with increased smoking history. This association is notable, particularly given that statistically significant associations were not observed between renal dimensions and hypertension or diabetes. The null findings using echogenicity are consistent with previous studies.
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Source: Clinical Nephrology - October 28, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Farhat A, Jones IA, Saadat S, Dornhofer K, Kong C, Nguyen T, Lahham S, Fox JC Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research