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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
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).
Researcher details risk factors for chronic kidney disease and barriers for early detection

Researcher details risk factors for chronic kidney disease and barriers for early detection

by Caitlin Hanbury,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityThe community-based research on kidney disease screenings and risk factors is coordinated by affiliate researcher Amber Paulus, Ph.D., R.N. Cre

Researcher details risk factors for chronic kidney disease and barriers for early detection

by Caitlin Hanbury,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityThe community-based research on kidney disease screenings and risk factors is coordinated by affiliate researcher Amber Paulus, Ph.D., R.N. Cre
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
Study links progenitor cells to age-related prostate growth

Study links progenitor cells to age-related prostate growth

by University of California, Los AngelesCellular images of a young mouse prostate (left) and a prostate in an older mouse (right). The older prostate contains more luminal progenitor cells (brown

Study links progenitor cells to age-related prostate growth

by University of California, Los AngelesCellular images of a young mouse prostate (left) and a prostate in an older mouse (right). The older prostate contains more luminal progenitor cells (brown
Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups

Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsThe Stockholm3 blood test, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is equally effective at detecting prostate cancer in di

Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsThe Stockholm3 blood test, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is equally effective at detecting prostate cancer in di
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
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: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

Study: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloRelationship of stable KTR by age group that achieved TAC or MPA therapeutic AUC0-12htarget range. The bar graphs depict the percent of recipients by

Study: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloRelationship of stable KTR by age group that achieved TAC or MPA therapeutic AUC0-12htarget range. The bar graphs depict the percent of recipients by
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
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
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