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Noninvasive, smart-CKD diagnostic device for management of chronic kidney disease

Noninvasive, smart-CKD diagnostic device for management of chronic kidney disease

by Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 10% of the global population, among which renal fibrosis is a progressive process that can

Noninvasive, smart-CKD diagnostic device for management of chronic kidney disease

by Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 10% of the global population, among which renal fibrosis is a progressive process that can
Cholinesterase inhibitors found to help Alzheimer's patients preserve kidney function

Cholinesterase inhibitors found to help Alzheimer's patients preserve kidney function

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Credit:Kidney International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2022.09.022Researchers from the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Societ

Cholinesterase inhibitors found to help Alzheimer's patients preserve kidney function

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Credit:Kidney International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2022.09.022Researchers from the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Societ
'Missing self' contributes to organ rejection after transplantation

'Missing self' contributes to organ rejection after transplantation

by American Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImmune cells called natural killer cells contribute to organ rejection after transplantation because they miss "self" p

'Missing self' contributes to organ rejection after transplantation

by American Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImmune cells called natural killer cells contribute to organ rejection after transplantation because they miss "self" p
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
Membrane raft redox signaling contributes to visfatin-induced inflammation and kidney damage: Study

Membrane raft redox signaling contributes to visfatin-induced inflammation and kidney damage: Study

by Impact Journals LLCEffects of Visfatin on podocyte injury. Credit: 2023 Koka et al.A new research paper was published inAging, titled, "Contribution of membrane raft redox signaling to v

Membrane raft redox signaling contributes to visfatin-induced inflammation and kidney damage: Study

by Impact Journals LLCEffects of Visfatin on podocyte injury. Credit: 2023 Koka et al.A new research paper was published inAging, titled, "Contribution of membrane raft redox signaling to v
Kidney dysfunction linked to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Kidney dysfunction linked to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

by Elana GotkineMild and moderate kidney dysfunction are associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study publish

Kidney dysfunction linked to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

by Elana GotkineMild and moderate kidney dysfunction are associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study publish
Neonatal kidney transplantation offers new hope in the organ shortage crisis, study shows

Neonatal kidney transplantation offers new hope in the organ shortage crisis, study shows

by European Society for Organ TransplantationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research, presented at theEuropean Society for Organ Transplantation(ESOT) Congress 2023, demonstrates tha

Neonatal kidney transplantation offers new hope in the organ shortage crisis, study shows

by European Society for Organ TransplantationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research, presented at theEuropean Society for Organ Transplantation(ESOT) Congress 2023, demonstrates tha
Advanced imaging may help in clinical treatment of prostate cancer

Advanced imaging may help in clinical treatment of prostate cancer

byEuropean Association of UrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn advanced imaging method is showing promise as a way to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer by giving clinicians a cleare

Advanced imaging may help in clinical treatment of prostate cancer

byEuropean Association of UrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn advanced imaging method is showing promise as a way to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer by giving clinicians a cleare
Research team reports on safe use of HIV and hepatitis C co-infected donor kidneys for transplant

Research team reports on safe use of HIV and hepatitis C co-infected donor kidneys for transplant

by Jeff Kelley,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center organ transplant specialists, the work is not only about performing life

Research team reports on safe use of HIV and hepatitis C co-infected donor kidneys for transplant

by Jeff Kelley,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center organ transplant specialists, the work is not only about performing life
Using mathematics to enhance kidney exchange programs

Using mathematics to enhance kidney exchange programs

byEindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Eindhoven University of TechnologyDanny Blom researched advanced models and their impact on the practice of kidney exchange.Imagine that you are patie

Using mathematics to enhance kidney exchange programs

byEindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Eindhoven University of TechnologyDanny Blom researched advanced models and their impact on the practice of kidney exchange.Imagine that you are patie
Developing more advanced renal organoids to model polycystic kidney disease

Developing more advanced renal organoids to model polycystic kidney disease

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113431A team of CiRA researchers, building upon their previous work on differentiating iPS cells into kidney o

Developing more advanced renal organoids to model polycystic kidney disease

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113431A team of CiRA researchers, building upon their previous work on differentiating iPS cells into kidney o
Urology treatment studies show increased reporting of harmful effects

Urology treatment studies show increased reporting of harmful effects

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, clinical trial reports in major urology journals have been more likely to include data on harmful effects of treatments,&

Urology treatment studies show increased reporting of harmful effects

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, clinical trial reports in major urology journals have been more likely to include data on harmful effects of treatments,&