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

Updated on: February 01,2025

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

Updated on:February 01,2025

Point-of-care kidney disease testing via quantitative urinalysis with commercial reagent strips

by Flinders UniversityThe prototype device includes a plate holder with four white LEDs and four reference points, a calibration plate and a test plate with reference color blocks and a test pad

Updated on: March 20,2024

Point-of-care kidney disease testing via quantitative urinalysis with commercial reagent strips

by Flinders UniversityThe prototype device includes a plate holder with four white LEDs and four reference points, a calibration plate and a test plate with reference color blocks and a test pad

Updated on:March 20,2024

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

Updated on: December 23,2024

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

Updated on:December 23,2024

Six ways to keep your kidneys healthy

Updated on: May 27,2025

Six ways to keep your kidneys healthy

Updated on:May 27,2025

Pharmacist-Led Mobile Applications in Chronic Kidney Disease: Enhancing Medication Adherence and Clinical Outcomes

Updated on: June 28,2025

Pharmacist-Led Mobile Applications in Chronic Kidney Disease: Enhancing Medication Adherence and Clinical Outcomes

Updated on:June 28,2025

New study sheds light on the connection between the microbiome and kidney stones

byLawson Health Research InstituteCompositional analysis of urine and stone microbiota. A PCA was performed on CLR-transformed Aitchison distances of all urine and stone samples. Each colored po

Updated on: December 28,2023

New study sheds light on the connection between the microbiome and kidney stones

byLawson Health Research InstituteCompositional analysis of urine and stone microbiota. A PCA was performed on CLR-transformed Aitchison distances of all urine and stone samples. Each colored po

Updated on:December 28,2023

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

Updated on: February 02,2025

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

Updated on:February 02,2025

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

Updated on: December 23,2024

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

Updated on:December 23,2024

Artificial bladders shine light on pathogens that cause urinary tract infections

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchpublishedinScience Advancesis the first to use a sophisticated human tissue model to explore the inte

Updated on: January 04,2024

Artificial bladders shine light on pathogens that cause urinary tract infections

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchpublishedinScience Advancesis the first to use a sophisticated human tissue model to explore the inte

Updated on:January 04,2024

Fibroblasts in the penis are more important for erectile function than previously thought

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular erections could be important for maintaining erectile function, according to a new study on micepublishedinScience

Updated on: March 29,2024

Fibroblasts in the penis are more important for erectile function than previously thought

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular erections could be important for maintaining erectile function, according to a new study on micepublishedinScience

Updated on:March 29,2024

Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: What Is the Relationship?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 08, 2022Medically reviewed byKashif J. Piracha, MDDiabetesandchronic kidney disease (CKD)are common

Updated on: December 24,2023

Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: What Is the Relationship?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 08, 2022Medically reviewed byKashif J. Piracha, MDDiabetesandchronic kidney disease (CKD)are common

Updated on:December 24,2023

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research finds

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research findsbyDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anti-obesity medication semaglu

Updated on: September 25,2024

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research finds

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research findsbyDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anti-obesity medication semaglu

Updated on:September 25,2024