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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
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
Genetic map identifies 1,000 potential kidney disease treatment targets

Genetic map identifies 1,000 potential kidney disease treatment targets

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKidney Disease Genetic Scorecard uncovers the genetic architecture of kidney function and putative target genes. Credit:Scien

Genetic map identifies 1,000 potential kidney disease treatment targets

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKidney Disease Genetic Scorecard uncovers the genetic architecture of kidney function and putative target genes. Credit:Scien
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
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
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
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
West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease. New study confirms genetic cause

West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease. New study confirms genetic cause

by Samuel Ajayi and Yemi R. Raji,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKidney disease, leading to kidney failure, afflicts disproportionately more black people than white people. Thu

West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease. New study confirms genetic cause

by Samuel Ajayi and Yemi R. Raji,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKidney disease, leading to kidney failure, afflicts disproportionately more black people than white people. Thu
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
Targeting the racial disparity in kidney disease

Targeting the racial disparity in kidney disease

Some people of West African descent face a higher risk of renal failure. New drugs based on gene research may help right the ship — if they can reach everyone who needs them.

Targeting the racial disparity in kidney disease

Some people of West African descent face a higher risk of renal failure. New drugs based on gene research may help right the ship — if they can reach everyone who needs them.
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,