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New study pinpoints why some injured kidneys do not heal

New study pinpoints why some injured kidneys do not heal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kid

New study pinpoints why some injured kidneys do not heal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kid
Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions

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

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
Artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages tied to new chronic kidney disease

Artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages tied to new chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonHigher intakes of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are positively associated with developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a stu

Artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages tied to new chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonHigher intakes of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are positively associated with developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a stu
Having more chronic conditions may increase older adults' risk of declining kidney function

Having more chronic conditions may increase older adults' risk of declining kidney function

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults with multiple chronic conditions may face a high risk of kidney function decline, according to new research published in theJournal of

Having more chronic conditions may increase older adults' risk of declining kidney function

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults with multiple chronic conditions may face a high risk of kidney function decline, according to new research published in theJournal of
ATP dynamics of specialized cells yield new insights into acute kidney injury

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

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
Study: Any remission of diabetes from weight-loss trial associated with lower rates of heart and kidney disease

Study: Any remission of diabetes from weight-loss trial associated with lower rates of heart and kidney disease

by DiabetologiaCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsWhile several trials have shown that substantial weight loss using diet and lifestyle can reverse type 2 diabetes, new research published in&nbsp

Study: Any remission of diabetes from weight-loss trial associated with lower rates of heart and kidney disease

by DiabetologiaCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsWhile several trials have shown that substantial weight loss using diet and lifestyle can reverse type 2 diabetes, new research published in&nbsp
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
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
Cefepime-taniborbactam superior to meropenem for complicated UTI

Cefepime-taniborbactam superior to meropenem for complicated UTI

by Elana GotkineFor adults with complicated urinary tract infection (UTI), including acute pyelonephritis, cefepime-taniborbactam is superior to meropenem, according to a study published in the Feb. 1

Cefepime-taniborbactam superior to meropenem for complicated UTI

by Elana GotkineFor adults with complicated urinary tract infection (UTI), including acute pyelonephritis, cefepime-taniborbactam is superior to meropenem, according to a study published in the Feb. 1
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
Treatments for rare diseases are needed to beat kidney failure, say researchers

Treatments for rare diseases are needed to beat kidney failure, say researchers

by University College LondonCredit: David Long, Claire Walsh and Danyal Jafree/UCLFocusing on rare conditions could significantly reduce the burden of kidney disease on both patients and the NHS,

Treatments for rare diseases are needed to beat kidney failure, say researchers

by University College LondonCredit: David Long, Claire Walsh and Danyal Jafree/UCLFocusing on rare conditions could significantly reduce the burden of kidney disease on both patients and the NHS,
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