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Study finds fewer hospital visits for kidney patients through appropriate care

Study finds fewer hospital visits for kidney patients through appropriate care

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn collaboration with Isala Zwolle, researchers from the TechMed Center of the University of Twente developed a smart syste

Study finds fewer hospital visits for kidney patients through appropriate care

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn collaboration with Isala Zwolle, researchers from the TechMed Center of the University of Twente developed a smart syste
Study highlights association between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis

Study highlights association between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis

byOkayama UniversityA dendrogram based on pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) of 14 E. coli patient samples showed seven pairs of strains with a clonal similarity of more than 89%, and four

Study highlights association between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis

byOkayama UniversityA dendrogram based on pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) of 14 E. coli patient samples showed seven pairs of strains with a clonal similarity of more than 89%, and four
COVID-19 linked to increased risk of acute kidney disorders: Study reveals time-varying effects

COVID-19 linked to increased risk of acute kidney disorders: Study reveals time-varying effects

by Health Data ScienceA) The cumulative incidence of acute kidney disorder in exposed (black) and unexposed (gray) participants during 28-day follow-up. B) Hazard function smoothed with B spline depic

COVID-19 linked to increased risk of acute kidney disorders: Study reveals time-varying effects

by Health Data ScienceA) The cumulative incidence of acute kidney disorder in exposed (black) and unexposed (gray) participants during 28-day follow-up. B) Hazard function smoothed with B spline depic
A promising kidney-targeting drug delivery system enriches synthetic RNA molecules and small molecules

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

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
AI model predicts patients at most risk of complication during treatment for advanced kidney failure

AI model predicts patients at most risk of complication during treatment for advanced kidney failure

byUniversity of PortsmouthFeature/variable importance in IDH prediction using (a) Extra tree classifier and (b) correlation matrix with heat map. Credit:Journal of Kidney Care(2024).

AI model predicts patients at most risk of complication during treatment for advanced kidney failure

byUniversity of PortsmouthFeature/variable importance in IDH prediction using (a) Extra tree classifier and (b) correlation matrix with heat map. Credit:Journal of Kidney Care(2024).
New method predicts worsening of chronic kidney disease

New method predicts worsening of chronic kidney disease

byAarhus UniversityVisual Abstract. Credit:Journal of the American Society of Nephrology(2024). DOI: 10.1681/ASN.0000000000000447Researchers from Aarhus University have developed a n

New method predicts worsening of chronic kidney disease

byAarhus UniversityVisual Abstract. Credit:Journal of the American Society of Nephrology(2024). DOI: 10.1681/ASN.0000000000000447Researchers from Aarhus University have developed a n
Study links phosphate levels to kidney damage markers

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

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
It's time to act on kidney health inequalities, report urges

It's time to act on kidney health inequalities, report urges

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Kidney Research UKKidney health inequalities due to age, sex, education, location or lack of wealth persist, despite widespread awareness of the barriers some peop

It's time to act on kidney health inequalities, report urges

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Kidney Research UKKidney health inequalities due to age, sex, education, location or lack of wealth persist, despite widespread awareness of the barriers some peop
IMRT and proton therapy offer equally high quality of life and tumor control for people with prostate cancer

IMRT and proton therapy offer equally high quality of life and tumor control for people with prostate cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer treated with either of two types of contemporary radiation therapy—proton

IMRT and proton therapy offer equally high quality of life and tumor control for people with prostate cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer treated with either of two types of contemporary radiation therapy—proton
Digital subtraction angiography-guided TDC performance superior to ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement

Digital subtraction angiography-guided TDC performance superior to ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement

by Elana GotkineThe performance of digital subtraction angiography (DSA)-guided tunneled dialysis catheters (TDC) is superior to that of ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement therapy, according t

Digital subtraction angiography-guided TDC performance superior to ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement

by Elana GotkineThe performance of digital subtraction angiography (DSA)-guided tunneled dialysis catheters (TDC) is superior to that of ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement therapy, according t
Heat waves and an aging population increase the risk of severe electrolyte imbalances

Heat waves and an aging population increase the risk of severe electrolyte imbalances

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that global warming, combined with an aging population, could lead to a significant increase

Heat waves and an aging population increase the risk of severe electrolyte imbalances

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that global warming, combined with an aging population, could lead to a significant increase