'Missing self' contributes to organ rejection after transplantation

by American Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImmune cells called natural killer cells contribute to organ rejection after transplantation because they miss "self" p

Updated on: April 01,2024 19

'Missing self' contributes to organ rejection after transplantation

by American Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImmune cells called natural killer cells contribute to organ rejection after transplantation because they miss "self" p

Updated on:April 01,2024 19

Fibroblasts in the penis are more important for erectile function than previously thought

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular erections could be important for maintaining erectile function, according to a new study on micepublishedinScience

Updated on: March 29,2024 4

Fibroblasts in the penis are more important for erectile function than previously thought

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular erections could be important for maintaining erectile function, according to a new study on micepublishedinScience

Updated on:March 29,2024 4

Research team reports on safe use of HIV and hepatitis C co-infected donor kidneys for transplant

by Jeff Kelley,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center organ transplant specialists, the work is not only about performing life

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Research team reports on safe use of HIV and hepatitis C co-infected donor kidneys for transplant

by Jeff Kelley,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center organ transplant specialists, the work is not only about performing life

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

Multicomponent intervention aids quality of life with overactive bladder

by Lori SolomonA multicomponent intervention improves health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for women with moderate-to-severe overactive bladder, according to a study published online March 13 in&nbs

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Multicomponent intervention aids quality of life with overactive bladder

by Lori SolomonA multicomponent intervention improves health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for women with moderate-to-severe overactive bladder, according to a study published online March 13 in&nbs

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

New genomic method offers diagnosis for patients with unexplained kidney failure

byNewcastle UniversityCredit:Genetics in Medicine Open(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gimo.2024.101834Scientists have identified a new method of analyzing genomic data in a major discovery th

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

New genomic method offers diagnosis for patients with unexplained kidney failure

byNewcastle UniversityCredit:Genetics in Medicine Open(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gimo.2024.101834Scientists have identified a new method of analyzing genomic data in a major discovery th

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Scientists discover 'powerhouse' gene, opening doors to new treatments for kidney disease

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolDuke-NUS scientists show that the WWP2 gene plays a critical role in advancing tissue scarring in chronic kidney disease. The panels in the image demonstrate how the pre

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Scientists discover 'powerhouse' gene, opening doors to new treatments for kidney disease

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolDuke-NUS scientists show that the WWP2 gene plays a critical role in advancing tissue scarring in chronic kidney disease. The panels in the image demonstrate how the pre

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

New study pinpoints why some injured kidneys do not heal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kid

Updated on: March 25,2024 11

New study pinpoints why some injured kidneys do not heal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kid

Updated on:March 25,2024 11

New type of treatment could reawaken immune response against prostate cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchA single prostate cancer cell. Credit:Anne Weston, Francis Crick Institute, CC BY-NCTargeting a molecule on the surface of immune cells could offer an excitin

Updated on: March 25,2024 18

New type of treatment could reawaken immune response against prostate cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchA single prostate cancer cell. Credit:Anne Weston, Francis Crick Institute, CC BY-NCTargeting a molecule on the surface of immune cells could offer an excitin

Updated on:March 25,2024 18

Study: Any remission of diabetes from weight-loss trial associated with lower rates of heart and kidney disease

by DiabetologiaCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsWhile several trials have shown that substantial weight loss using diet and lifestyle can reverse type 2 diabetes, new research published in&nbsp

Updated on: March 24,2024 17

Study: Any remission of diabetes from weight-loss trial associated with lower rates of heart and kidney disease

by DiabetologiaCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsWhile several trials have shown that substantial weight loss using diet and lifestyle can reverse type 2 diabetes, new research published in&nbsp

Updated on:March 24,2024 17

Cefepime-taniborbactam superior to meropenem for complicated UTI

by Elana GotkineFor adults with complicated urinary tract infection (UTI), including acute pyelonephritis, cefepime-taniborbactam is superior to meropenem, according to a study published in the Feb. 1

Updated on: March 22,2024 15

Cefepime-taniborbactam superior to meropenem for complicated UTI

by Elana GotkineFor adults with complicated urinary tract infection (UTI), including acute pyelonephritis, cefepime-taniborbactam is superior to meropenem, according to a study published in the Feb. 1

Updated on:March 22,2024 15

Point-of-care kidney disease testing via quantitative urinalysis with commercial reagent strips

by Flinders UniversityThe prototype device includes a plate holder with four white LEDs and four reference points, a calibration plate and a test plate with reference color blocks and a test pad

Updated on: March 20,2024 15

Point-of-care kidney disease testing via quantitative urinalysis with commercial reagent strips

by Flinders UniversityThe prototype device includes a plate holder with four white LEDs and four reference points, a calibration plate and a test plate with reference color blocks and a test pad

Updated on:March 20,2024 15

Treatments for rare diseases are needed to beat kidney failure, say researchers

by University College LondonCredit: David Long, Claire Walsh and Danyal Jafree/UCLFocusing on rare conditions could significantly reduce the burden of kidney disease on both patients and the NHS,

Updated on: March 20,2024 16

Treatments for rare diseases are needed to beat kidney failure, say researchers

by University College LondonCredit: David Long, Claire Walsh and Danyal Jafree/UCLFocusing on rare conditions could significantly reduce the burden of kidney disease on both patients and the NHS,

Updated on:March 20,2024 16