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Researcher details risk factors for chronic kidney disease and barriers for early detection

Researcher details risk factors for chronic kidney disease and barriers for early detection

by Caitlin Hanbury,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityThe community-based research on kidney disease screenings and risk factors is coordinated by affiliate researcher Amber Paulus, Ph.D., R.N. Cre

Researcher details risk factors for chronic kidney disease and barriers for early detection

by Caitlin Hanbury,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityThe community-based research on kidney disease screenings and risk factors is coordinated by affiliate researcher Amber Paulus, Ph.D., R.N. Cre
AI model can predict continuous renal replacement therapy survival

AI model can predict continuous renal replacement therapy survival

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesOverview of study design and machine learning framework. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49763-3A UCLA-led team has

AI model can predict continuous renal replacement therapy survival

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesOverview of study design and machine learning framework. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49763-3A UCLA-led team has
Long-term study reveals more genetic mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer

Long-term study reveals more genetic mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchXenograft model of prostate cancer. Credit: National Institutes of Health, 2015Scientists have added to the list of inherited genetic mutations known to increase th

Long-term study reveals more genetic mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchXenograft model of prostate cancer. Credit: National Institutes of Health, 2015Scientists have added to the list of inherited genetic mutations known to increase th
Study links progenitor cells to age-related prostate growth

Study links progenitor cells to age-related prostate growth

by University of California, Los AngelesCellular images of a young mouse prostate (left) and a prostate in an older mouse (right). The older prostate contains more luminal progenitor cells (brown

Study links progenitor cells to age-related prostate growth

by University of California, Los AngelesCellular images of a young mouse prostate (left) and a prostate in an older mouse (right). The older prostate contains more luminal progenitor cells (brown
Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

by Cornell UniversityA low magnification image of a germ cell tumor, called a teratocarcinoma, from a new mouse model developed to study testicular cancer. A cluster of cancer stem cells, termed

Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

by Cornell UniversityA low magnification image of a germ cell tumor, called a teratocarcinoma, from a new mouse model developed to study testicular cancer. A cluster of cancer stem cells, termed
High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

by Elana GotkineHigh body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 inJAMA Pedi

High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

by Elana GotkineHigh body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 inJAMA Pedi
Study: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

Study: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloRelationship of stable KTR by age group that achieved TAC or MPA therapeutic AUC0-12htarget range. The bar graphs depict the percent of recipients by

Study: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloRelationship of stable KTR by age group that achieved TAC or MPA therapeutic AUC0-12htarget range. The bar graphs depict the percent of recipients by
Early clean intermittent catheterization recommended with neurogenic bladder

Early clean intermittent catheterization recommended with neurogenic bladder

by Lori SolomonEarly clean intermittent catheterization is recommended to reduce the incidence of recurrent febrile urinary tract infections (FUTIs) in children with neurogenic bladder (NB), according

Early clean intermittent catheterization recommended with neurogenic bladder

by Lori SolomonEarly clean intermittent catheterization is recommended to reduce the incidence of recurrent febrile urinary tract infections (FUTIs) in children with neurogenic bladder (NB), according
Recurrent UTIs linked to gut microbiome, chronic inflammation

Recurrent UTIs linked to gut microbiome, chronic inflammation

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisStudy design and sample collection for the UMB study. Credit:Nature Microbiology(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41564-02

Recurrent UTIs linked to gut microbiome, chronic inflammation

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisStudy design and sample collection for the UMB study. Credit:Nature Microbiology(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41564-02
How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f
Researchers discover a new way to improve the assessment of prostate cancer aggressiveness

Researchers discover a new way to improve the assessment of prostate cancer aggressiveness

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: Queen's University BelfastResearchers from Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new way to predict the aggressiveness and future behavior

Researchers discover a new way to improve the assessment of prostate cancer aggressiveness

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: Queen's University BelfastResearchers from Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new way to predict the aggressiveness and future behavior