Genetic map identifies 1,000 potential kidney disease treatment targets

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKidney Disease Genetic Scorecard uncovers the genetic architecture of kidney function and putative target genes. Credit:Scien

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Genetic map identifies 1,000 potential kidney disease treatment targets

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKidney Disease Genetic Scorecard uncovers the genetic architecture of kidney function and putative target genes. Credit:Scien

Updated on:February 20,2025 0

West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease. New study confirms genetic cause

by Samuel Ajayi and Yemi R. Raji,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKidney disease, leading to kidney failure, afflicts disproportionately more black people than white people. Thu

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West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease. New study confirms genetic cause

by Samuel Ajayi and Yemi R. Raji,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKidney disease, leading to kidney failure, afflicts disproportionately more black people than white people. Thu

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Urine test offers simpler diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, study finds

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaComparison of phenotypes, biochemical features, muscle histopathology, electron transport chain activities, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological studies between

Updated on: February 18,2025 0

Urine test offers simpler diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, study finds

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaComparison of phenotypes, biochemical features, muscle histopathology, electron transport chain activities, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological studies between

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Artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages tied to new chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonHigher intakes of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are positively associated with developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a stu

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Artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages tied to new chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonHigher intakes of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are positively associated with developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a stu

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Having more chronic conditions may increase older adults' risk of declining kidney function

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults with multiple chronic conditions may face a high risk of kidney function decline, according to new research published in theJournal of

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Having more chronic conditions may increase older adults' risk of declining kidney function

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults with multiple chronic conditions may face a high risk of kidney function decline, according to new research published in theJournal of

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ATP dynamics of specialized cells yield new insights into acute kidney injury

byKyoto UniversityPathological changes in podocytes and albuminuria after ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI). Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54222-0Acute

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ATP dynamics of specialized cells yield new insights into acute kidney injury

byKyoto UniversityPathological changes in podocytes and albuminuria after ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI). Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54222-0Acute

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Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions

byOkayama UniversityResearchers from Okayama University, Japan, uncover novel pathogenic role of a surface collagen-binding protein "Cnm," onStreptococcus mutans,a dental c

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Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions

byOkayama UniversityResearchers from Okayama University, Japan, uncover novel pathogenic role of a surface collagen-binding protein "Cnm," onStreptococcus mutans,a dental c

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Comparable results seen for HoLEP with, without preservation of urethral mucosa in BPH

by Elana GotkineFor patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) with preservation of the urethral mucosa from bladder neck to the tip of the pro

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Comparable results seen for HoLEP with, without preservation of urethral mucosa in BPH

by Elana GotkineFor patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) with preservation of the urethral mucosa from bladder neck to the tip of the pro

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A new biomarker helps detect kidney fibrosis in transplant patients without invasive procedures

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the levels of vitronectin in urine could improve the detection of kidney fibrosis, according to scientists from th

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A new biomarker helps detect kidney fibrosis in transplant patients without invasive procedures

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the levels of vitronectin in urine could improve the detection of kidney fibrosis, according to scientists from th

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Scientists identify brain cell type as master controller of urination

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifePMCESR1+cells tightly correlate with successful voiding. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.103224.1Researchers have identified a su

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Scientists identify brain cell type as master controller of urination

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifePMCESR1+cells tightly correlate with successful voiding. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.103224.1Researchers have identified a su

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Chronic kidney disease: Challenges in medication safety

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Diana ✨ from PexelsOne in ten adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition characterized by progressive loss of kidney function. Altered kidney fun

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Chronic kidney disease: Challenges in medication safety

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Diana ✨ from PexelsOne in ten adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition characterized by progressive loss of kidney function. Altered kidney fun

Updated on:December 18,2024 0

Effect of Delayed Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Acute Kidney Injury and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Effect of Delayed Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Acute Kidney Injury and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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