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New sex-specific genetic variants for chronic kidney disease identified

New sex-specific genetic variants for chronic kidney disease identified

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversitySNP-by-Sex interaction analysis. We tested all identified 23 index variants for interaction with sex. Comparisons of effect sizes (β coefficient of additive genet

New sex-specific genetic variants for chronic kidney disease identified

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversitySNP-by-Sex interaction analysis. We tested all identified 23 index variants for interaction with sex. Comparisons of effect sizes (β coefficient of additive genet
Gut microbes differ in men with prostate cancer

Gut microbes differ in men with prostate cancer

by European Association of UrologyProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryResearchers have found a significant difference in the gut microbiota of men with prostate cancer, compared with

Gut microbes differ in men with prostate cancer

by European Association of UrologyProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryResearchers have found a significant difference in the gut microbiota of men with prostate cancer, compared with
Incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis found to have serious negative health and financial outcomes

Incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis found to have serious negative health and financial outcomes

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigher cost of care and worse patient outcomes are associated with incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in acute care

Incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis found to have serious negative health and financial outcomes

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigher cost of care and worse patient outcomes are associated with incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in acute care
Analysis links impaired kidney function with cognitive disorders

Analysis links impaired kidney function with cognitive disorders

by American Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has demonstrated a link between kidney disease and the development of cognitive problems. The findings will be prese

Analysis links impaired kidney function with cognitive disorders

by American Society of NephrologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has demonstrated a link between kidney disease and the development of cognitive problems. The findings will be prese
Early clean intermittent catheterization recommended with neurogenic bladder

Early clean intermittent catheterization recommended with neurogenic bladder

by Lori SolomonEarly clean intermittent catheterization is recommended to reduce the incidence of recurrent febrile urinary tract infections (FUTIs) in children with neurogenic bladder (NB), according

Early clean intermittent catheterization recommended with neurogenic bladder

by Lori SolomonEarly clean intermittent catheterization is recommended to reduce the incidence of recurrent febrile urinary tract infections (FUTIs) in children with neurogenic bladder (NB), according
AI model can predict continuous renal replacement therapy survival

AI model can predict continuous renal replacement therapy survival

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesOverview of study design and machine learning framework. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49763-3A UCLA-led team has

AI model can predict continuous renal replacement therapy survival

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesOverview of study design and machine learning framework. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49763-3A UCLA-led team has
Investigators find strong association of kidney injury with dasatinib, a commonly used oncological therapeutic

Investigators find strong association of kidney injury with dasatinib, a commonly used oncological therapeutic

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit:Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology(2023). DOI: 10.2215/CJN.0000000000000219Investigators have found that dasatinib, a drug common

Investigators find strong association of kidney injury with dasatinib, a commonly used oncological therapeutic

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit:Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology(2023). DOI: 10.2215/CJN.0000000000000219Investigators have found that dasatinib, a drug common
How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f
Study: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

Study: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloRelationship of stable KTR by age group that achieved TAC or MPA therapeutic AUC0-12htarget range. The bar graphs depict the percent of recipients by

Study: Older kidney transplant patients metabolize immunosuppressive drugs slower than younger people

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloRelationship of stable KTR by age group that achieved TAC or MPA therapeutic AUC0-12htarget range. The bar graphs depict the percent of recipients by