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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
World experts set agenda to improve care of acute kidney injury in kids

World experts set agenda to improve care of acute kidney injury in kids

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcute kidney injury occurs (AKI) in one out of four babies, children and young adults during an int

World experts set agenda to improve care of acute kidney injury in kids

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcute kidney injury occurs (AKI) in one out of four babies, children and young adults during an int
Research shows that few with abnormal protein dipstick results have albuminuria testing

Research shows that few with abnormal protein dipstick results have albuminuria testing

by Elana GotkineFew patients with abnormal protein dipstick results have follow-up albuminuria quantification, according to a research letterpublishedonline Oct. 1 in theAnnals of In

Research shows that few with abnormal protein dipstick results have albuminuria testing

by Elana GotkineFew patients with abnormal protein dipstick results have follow-up albuminuria quantification, according to a research letterpublishedonline Oct. 1 in theAnnals of In
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
Do certain diabetes drugs increase the risk of acute kidney injury in patients taking anti-cancer therapies?

Do certain diabetes drugs increase the risk of acute kidney injury in patients taking anti-cancer therapies?

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlucagon-like peptide-1-receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) are medications that are increasingly prescribed for patients with type 2 dia

Do certain diabetes drugs increase the risk of acute kidney injury in patients taking anti-cancer therapies?

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlucagon-like peptide-1-receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) are medications that are increasingly prescribed for patients with type 2 dia
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
New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/
New noninvasive technique provides effective treatment for urinary stones

New noninvasive technique provides effective treatment for urinary stones

byWolters Kluwer HealthBreak Wave device. A, The imaging probe (left) and therapy probe (right). B, The imaging probe clicks into the center of therapy probe for treatment. C, The therapy probe

New noninvasive technique provides effective treatment for urinary stones

byWolters Kluwer HealthBreak Wave device. A, The imaging probe (left) and therapy probe (right). B, The imaging probe clicks into the center of therapy probe for treatment. C, The therapy probe
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
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
Kidney transplantation: Combined cell therapy found to reduce donor-specific immune response

Kidney transplantation: Combined cell therapy found to reduce donor-specific immune response

byMedical University of ViennaSummary of study design and experimental workflow. Credit:eBioMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105239A new combined cell therapy for kidney tra

Kidney transplantation: Combined cell therapy found to reduce donor-specific immune response

byMedical University of ViennaSummary of study design and experimental workflow. Credit:eBioMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105239A new combined cell therapy for kidney tra