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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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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,
New PET/CT technique accurately diagnoses adrenal gland disorder, informs personalized treatment plans

New PET/CT technique accurately diagnoses adrenal gland disorder, informs personalized treatment plans

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingPerformance of68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT in PA patients with different adrenal micronodules. MIP = maximum-intensity projection; NFN = nonfunction

New PET/CT technique accurately diagnoses adrenal gland disorder, informs personalized treatment plans

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingPerformance of68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT in PA patients with different adrenal micronodules. MIP = maximum-intensity projection; NFN = nonfunction
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
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