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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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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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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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

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A promising kidney-targeting drug delivery system enriches synthetic RNA molecules and small molecules

by Erica Yirenkyi, Iva Toudjarska,University of ConnecticutGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.10.020Since its discovery in 1998 and winning

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A promising kidney-targeting drug delivery system enriches synthetic RNA molecules and small molecules

by Erica Yirenkyi, Iva Toudjarska,University of ConnecticutGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.10.020Since its discovery in 1998 and winning

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Study links phosphate levels to kidney damage markers

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Tsukuba have found that the phosphate concentration in proximal tubule fluid, estimated from urine and blood

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Study links phosphate levels to kidney damage markers

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Tsukuba have found that the phosphate concentration in proximal tubule fluid, estimated from urine and blood

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Get chronic UTIs? Future treatments may add more bacteria to your bladder to beat back harmful microbes

by Sarguru Subash,The ConversationEscherichia coli. Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIHMillions of peoplein the U.S. and around the world suffer from urinary tract infections e

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Get chronic UTIs? Future treatments may add more bacteria to your bladder to beat back harmful microbes

by Sarguru Subash,The ConversationEscherichia coli. Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIHMillions of peoplein the U.S. and around the world suffer from urinary tract infections e

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Risk score calculates which kidney transplant candidates are also at risk for heart attack or stroke, study finds

by Intermountain HealthcareUsing an innovative risk score assessment score, heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City say they can accurately predict whether patients being assessed

Updated on: November 26,2024 0

Risk score calculates which kidney transplant candidates are also at risk for heart attack or stroke, study finds

by Intermountain HealthcareUsing an innovative risk score assessment score, heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City say they can accurately predict whether patients being assessed

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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

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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

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Researchers uncover how blood pressure drugs harm kidneys

by Mike Mather,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCommonly prescribed drugs used to treat high blood pressure have been shown to, over time, wreck the kidneys' ability t

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Researchers uncover how blood pressure drugs harm kidneys

by Mike Mather,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCommonly prescribed drugs used to treat high blood pressure have been shown to, over time, wreck the kidneys' ability t

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