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New genomic method offers diagnosis for patients with unexplained kidney failure

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

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
Multicomponent intervention aids quality of life with overactive bladder

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

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

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

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

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

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
'Missing self' contributes to organ rejection after transplantation

'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

'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
Neonatal kidney transplantation offers new hope in the organ shortage crisis, study shows

Neonatal kidney transplantation offers new hope in the organ shortage crisis, study shows

by European Society for Organ TransplantationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research, presented at theEuropean Society for Organ Transplantation(ESOT) Congress 2023, demonstrates tha

Neonatal kidney transplantation offers new hope in the organ shortage crisis, study shows

by European Society for Organ TransplantationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research, presented at theEuropean Society for Organ Transplantation(ESOT) Congress 2023, demonstrates tha
Scientists discover potential treatment approaches for polycystic kidney disease

Scientists discover potential treatment approaches for polycystic kidney disease

by National Institutes of HealthCredit:Cell Stem Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2024.03.005Researchers have shown that dangerous cysts, which form over time in polycystic kidney dise

Scientists discover potential treatment approaches for polycystic kidney disease

by National Institutes of HealthCredit:Cell Stem Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2024.03.005Researchers have shown that dangerous cysts, which form over time in polycystic kidney dise
Genetic analysis reveals true origin of chronic kidney disease in undiagnosed patients

Genetic analysis reveals true origin of chronic kidney disease in undiagnosed patients

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityResearchers conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis of end-stage renal failure patients with chronic kidney disease of unknown cause. They found that more

Genetic analysis reveals true origin of chronic kidney disease in undiagnosed patients

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityResearchers conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis of end-stage renal failure patients with chronic kidney disease of unknown cause. They found that more
New sex-specific genetic variants for chronic kidney disease identified

New sex-specific genetic variants for chronic kidney disease identified

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversitySNP-by-Sex interaction analysis. We tested all identified 23 index variants for interaction with sex. Comparisons of effect sizes (β coefficient of additive genet

New sex-specific genetic variants for chronic kidney disease identified

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversitySNP-by-Sex interaction analysis. We tested all identified 23 index variants for interaction with sex. Comparisons of effect sizes (β coefficient of additive genet
Shorter scan to diagnose prostate cancer could increase availability and reduce cost

Shorter scan to diagnose prostate cancer could increase availability and reduce cost

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRemoving one step from a three-part MRI scan, which could make them quicker, cheaper, and more accessible, had no negative impact on

Shorter scan to diagnose prostate cancer could increase availability and reduce cost

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRemoving one step from a three-part MRI scan, which could make them quicker, cheaper, and more accessible, had no negative impact on
Gut microbes differ in men with prostate cancer

Gut microbes differ in men with prostate cancer

by European Association of UrologyProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryResearchers have found a significant difference in the gut microbiota of men with prostate cancer, compared with

Gut microbes differ in men with prostate cancer

by European Association of UrologyProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryResearchers have found a significant difference in the gut microbiota of men with prostate cancer, compared with
Incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis found to have serious negative health and financial outcomes

Incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis found to have serious negative health and financial outcomes

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigher cost of care and worse patient outcomes are associated with incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in acute care

Incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis found to have serious negative health and financial outcomes

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigher cost of care and worse patient outcomes are associated with incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in acute care